Chocolate Bar Artists Bars Debut at 8th Annual New York Chocolate Show

Chocolate Show: Chocolate Bar, New York's Candy Store for Grown-up's debuts Choc-o-Graphic Artists Bars at 8th Annual Chocolate Show to take place at Metropolitan Pavilion Nov. 10-13th, 2005

(PRWEB) October 28, 2005 -- Chocolate Bar, New York’s candy store for grown-ups and Yoyamart have collaborated to create a new line of choc-o-graphic Artist Bars to debut at this year's New York Chocolate Show which takes place at the Metropolitan Pavilion from Nov. 10–13, 2005.

Ten designers including Gary Baseman, Nathan Jurevicious, David Horvath, Sun-Min Kim, Rolito, Toy2R, Friends With You, Tim Biskup, Dalek and J.D. Boujnah have created labels for an array of new products of which a portion of the proceeds will go to children’s arts education.

Each Artist Bar weighs an impressive 2.25 ounces and is filled with classic treats enrobed in the finest gourmet chocolate. New bar flavors include Milk Chocolate, Bittersweet, Crispy Rice, Dark Chocolate with Almonds, Dark Chocolate with Mint, Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts, Dark Chocolate Espresso and the boutiques old favorite Salty Pretzel.

Winner of the 2004 Timeout New York Eat Award for “Best Chocolate Store,” Chocolate Bar is a candy store for grown-ups offering cosmopolitan luxury through old-fashioned collections and unique inspirations.

Yoyamart was adopted in the trendy Meat-Packing District of New York City in Jan. 2004. Conceived by businessman Stephane Gerbier, graphic designer J.D. Boujnah, and Gena and Cristina, their respective wives, the team noticed that there were differences in the way men and women shopped for their children.

For more information please visit www.yoyamart.com. Limited edition and sold as a collection in a “gallery box.” Available Nov. 2005 online at www.chocolatebarnyc.com or at Chocolate Bar and Yoyamart stores. Price $40. To inquire about pre-orders please call 800.481.2462 or email info@chocolatebarnyc.com

Chocolate Bar

In the heart of New York’s West Village sits a small storefront that has started a mini-revolution among chocolate lovers. Chocolate Bar, a cozy but cosmopolitan sweet shop has broken chocolate out of its stuffy Valentine mold and inspired the notion that this cherished treat can be fun, unfussy and possess more than a dash of decadence. Fully devoted to reviving the nostalgia-influenced confections that once graced the tables of the World’s Fair, Automats, Boardwalks, dime-store candy shops, carnivals and the diners of yesteryear, Chocolate Bar continues to churn out retro-reconfigured favorites using only the freshest ingredients and highest quality.

Incorporating style, comfort and classic New York treats, Chocolate Bar features sweets by New York's Jacques Torres, Sweet Bliss and Garrison Confections along with a signature line of nostalgia-influenced chocolate bars. The boutique's dazzling menu includes authentic New York Egg Creams, coffee by illy Caffe, fine teas by Serendipitea, four kinds of iced and hot chocolates and pastries by the City's best bakers.

Decadent confections are available for everything from Corporate gifts to personalized wedding and party favors. Online orders are available through Chocolate Bar's dynamic web site which allows visitors to order a host of scrumptious items including truffles, chocolate bars, hot chocolate, tea and more. Chocolate Bar is located at 48 Eighth Avenue between Jane and Horatio streets in New York's West Village and since the store's opening in May, 2002, the concept has become extremely popular with sweet lovers of all ages. Created, designed and operated by Alison Nelson. For more information please visit www.chocolatebarnyc.com

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