I always say the best chocolate is the one you enjoy the most. I say this because I own Chatham's Fine Chocolates in Scottsdale, Arizona. We carry individual truffles by B.T. McElrath, Ghyslain, Amedei, Neuhaus, Nirvana, Chocolat Moderne, Lille Belle Farms, Charles Chocolates, Wen Chocolates, Michel Cluizel, Le Grand Confectionary, Knipschildt Chocolatier, Xocoatl and others.

For me, the greatest reward is seeing all of the awesome American chocolatiers being so creative. They have bold and interesting flavors: several with Chili, lots of herbs (Rosemary, Cardamom, Lemon Verbena), different teas.

We started this business for two reasons. First, we were frustrated chocoholics and wanted great chocolate. Second, we knew there were great artisan chocolatiers out there and that they needed someone with a big mouth to tell the world about them.

BTW: our website should be live by July 20, 2007. The address is www.ChathamsFineChocolates.com

Chocolate is always better when it's shared with someone you love!!

For non-truffles style chocolate, you really should try this new entry to the US market: Patchi.

This brand is 30 years old, but rarely found in the US or Canada. Now they have a site to order from. Their chocolate is considered "Belgian style". It is beyond Schraffen Berger in quality of chocolate, and beats La Maison du Chocolat with the variety, taste, and most certainly the packaging.

Do try the dark chocolate with Pistachio (Emotion), or even the dark with realy smooth coconut paste (Cocotine). They do an awesome job with Gianduja paste too.

www.patchi.us

sue

Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company in St. Louis has the finest Chocolate Truffles and Heavenly Hash i have ever had! Their marshmallows are lite and fluffy and mixed with chocolate and chopped almonds. The truffles are also very delicious and PRETTY!
www.chocolatechocolate.com is where i found their products

I recently opened a store in Dallas and searched for a year for great chocolates. My favorite truffle had been La Maison du Chocolate until I tasted Wiseman House's Wild Woman Truffle. I was absolutely won over! I now only sell Wiseman House Truffles because I haven't been able to find anything else to compare and his sipping chocolate is divine. Whenever we have a tasting everyone partakes and loves the chocolates. If you are interested I don't ship you need to go to Kevin's site. I also love the lemon curd and lemon/raspberry filled chocolates from Custom Candy Design in Northbrook, IL. I am working on selling chocolate by the piece so that I can sell their filled chocolates. I also like Lillie Belle Farms Lavender Caramel that I tried while vacationing in Phoenix at Chatham's Fine Chocolates.

I recently had to go on a torcherous diet for health reasons. During the diet I went a bit chocolate crazy and began a search for the best chocolate I would be able to eat after the diet. I happened upon the Tuescher chocolate company. Their champagne truffle is amazing. I have tried many chocolates in my life and even worked for a few companies and nothing compares.
Stacie - Portland, OR

Brown Paper Chocolates offers some of the most sophisticated and usual flavors out there. Founded by a chef who enjoyed "playing around" with chocolate recipes, he had an idea of creating chocolates with fresh, non-processed gourmet ingredients. Using Milk, Dark or White chocolate as a base, some of his flavor combinations include ancho chiles and tequila with Dark chocolate and lavender and Pimm's No. 1 with white chocolate. They're amazing on their own, topped on a dessert or with a glass of vino.

My favorite is Fiori Chocolatiers. I used to but their chocolates in Seattle, but now purchase online from their website. Their drinking chocolate is just the finest made.

My second fav would have to be Rechiutti in SF. Wonderful stuff.

The best chocolates for me are:

Europe-
La Maison du Chocolat
D & G

U.S.
Charles Chocolates
Jacques Torres
Recchiuti
Chocolat Bon Vivant

I have never met a chocolate I did not devour I love any and all chocolate, esspecally dark chocolate, although I do like truffles they are a bit to expensive for how long they last... not long. Today I was at Walmart with my boyfriend and I wanted to get a bag of candy bars but the last we got any, he ate all his Reeces, then turned on my three Muskateers. I might as well stick to dark chocolate, he does not tend to eat those I have noticed. By the way, what is so great about Lindor they have to price them so highly? I know the packaging is pricy but jeez

my heaven on earth is
Woodhouse Chocolate
1367 Main Street
Saint Helena
CA, 94574-1904

Telephone: (800) 966-3468 or (707) 963-8413
Fax: (707) 963-8072
info@woodhousechocolate.com

Ethel M 's Chocolates of Las Vegas holds records...all kidding aside. You have got to try these babies. FANTABULOUS !! Order Now and have some shipped; SOOOO GOOD.

The best chocolate is from Belgium. . Pierre Marcolini is the best of the best. The truffles and golf balls are absolutely divine. The Balle de Golf Blanc is a sugared almond and shelled walnut in cream caramel coated in white chocolate. The Balle de Golf Fondant is sugared almond and shelled walnut in cream caramel coated in dark chocolate. The are stores in Brussles, Paris, Tokyo, and New York.

http://www.marcolinichocolatier.com/

Neuhaus in Brussells makes the over all best selection of chocolates; my personal fav are the dark chocolate covered candied orange peels. The second best I ever ate are in Zurich at Sprungeli. The best over the counter chocolates are Mozart kugels, made in Austria. God, they're awesome for the mass market.

I live in Bozeman and have had the local chocolate. However, I must admit that drive to missoula twice a month and stock up on truffles and pastries from Posh chocolat(www.poshchocolat.com) They ARE the best!!! Single Origin chocolates and the owners are grads of the CIA so they know what they are doing. the best!

I love the Ragusa Delice and Torino Tentation pralines at The Swiss Bakery in Washington, DC or online at www.theswissbakery.com. The fillings are decadent. The Ragusa has a whole hazelnut in each bite. The Torinos have tiny slivers of nuts which provide a great texture to the rich filling. And the chocolate used is pure Swiss chocolate. I used to fill my suitcase with these to bring back from Switzerland the cradle of Chocolate.

The finest chocolates I have ever eaten are:

From the US:
Fiori Chocolatiers, Seattle, WA
Michael Recchiuti, San Francisco, CA

From Europe:
Amedei (Italy)
Slitti (Italy)
Bonnat (France)

For me, if I can't get Amedei or Bonnat, I'll pick Fiori first and Recchiuti second. Fiori has super intense high cacao chocolate but it just tastes a little different from other chocolatiers. It is a little more creamy - but still really really dark. I have had their truffles and those are simply the finest yet. Though Recchiuti is very close as well. On the European side it is just hard to go wrong with either Amedei or Slitti. Slitti and Fiori by the way I find similar in flavor profiles, and both are dark chocolate!

My personal favorite is anything by Michel Cluizel, and I was so surprised to see only one other person mention Cluizel chocolates here! The quality is consistently exceptional, and there are options for lovers of dark AND milk chocolate.

S.X.U.L. Chocolate. (sexual) I found these in Austin Texax. WOW what intense dark chocolate.
This is the real deal folks. Only place to buy retail is in Austin, but www.sxulchocolate.com will get you the best tasting chocolate you can buy.

The best chocolate I have ever had is from a French chocolatier based in PA. I recently stayed at the Ritz in Miami and had to ask where these heavenly chocolates in my room came from. The chocolates are like little jewels and the taste is just as incredible. When I like to indulge, I order a 20 piece box for myself and do not share! Try them to find out for yourself-you'll see! www.chocolatfl.com

I just have to share my favorite chocolate shop with everyone - it is in Deadwood, South Dakota and it is called Chubby Chipmunk Chocolates. I sometimes have to make the 30 minute trip from my house to Deadwood just to stock up on their dark chocolate chips, or their truffles. Not to mention the owner and girl that work their are very nice and know the importance of a chocoholics chocolate needs. I once drove their, placed a $20 order, and realized that I had lost my debit card - the girl at the counter wouldn't let me leave without my order! Now how many places would do that?

You have to look hard sometimes to find the good stuff. I recently discovered Camille Bloch chocolate at www.theswissbakery.com. Not a well known brand here but BIG in Switzerland and there is something about chocolate from Switzerland that spoils you for all the rest.

I'm not a big fan of Godiva. I love dark chocolate. One of my favorites is Perugina - Baci and Dove - dark chocolate bars

There is no greater chocolate in the world (in my opinion) than Godiva Chocolates from Belgium.
North American chocolate gives me migraines, european does not.
We lived in germany for 6 years, my everyday favorite(inexpensive) was Milka and Lindt but for that chocolate heaven feeling it was definately Godiva.

around Easter I cant stop buying the inexpensive Frankford and Palmer bunnies,breaking them into pieces and indulging for days! The rest of the year my husband keeps Hershey bars in the freezer for me and buys me several pounds of Govatos truffles at Christmas and Valentines Day. I think I'll keep him!!!

Anna Shea Chocolates are supurb...not only do they taste like nothing you have tasted before but they are beautifully hand-painted!

I just had a scrumptious ganache that just melted in my mouth. If you never heard of Candy Bouquet, you just have to try it. I had the maple ganache and it was to die for.

Personally, for me by far the best chocolate I have found are the ganache for Candy Bouquet. There are 11 different flavors and each one is better than the next. www.candybouquet.com

I love chocolate! And I have had all types from the around the world. The chocolate that we live for in Salt Lake City is CONDIES Candies. They are only open around Christmas time & special holidays but it is so worth it. It is a family operated business and they have been hand dipping chocolates for over 40 years.

If you haven't tried them, look for Harbor Sweets, Salem, MA. Their signature candy is the "Sweet Sloop". I always take them to the opera. www.harborsweets.com.

Always ready to make another batch of double chocolate biscotti, I keep Venezuelan Noni cocoa processed there and Swiss processed Vochelle KoKo Larut Yang Tulin from Malaysia in my pantry.
For delectable gratification a continent away, Belgium is THE country in which to enjoy wonderful Verbecke and B. Callebaut chocolate throughout the country. Actually, I LOVE all of Belgium's offerings.
When at home, I am lucky to be able to rely on a local "fix",liquid or chewy, from Leonidas on either West Colorado in Pasadena, where I live, or at their Santa Monica location a few blocks in from Ocean Avenue on Santa Monica Blvd. Sipping their oh-so-velvety hot chocolate while watching the sun settle on the Pacific horizon is some fine example of livin'.
Thanks for letting me rave!

A fan of Belgian chocolates...recently had the joy of a drive through Chocolate Valley of Tuscany. Amedei anything is quite an
experience.

http://www.amedei.com

Sweet Love Raw Truffles!! They are totally guilt free and super delicious. www.sweetlovelife.com
Check them out!!!!!

I've just tried a new ganache truffle flavor by Candy Bouquet International called Hot 'n Spicy. I've never had spicy truffles before and this was delicious! Dark chocolate and a soft, raspberry center. Yum!

Hands down! Maison du Chocolate in Paris. Best Dark Chocolate Truffles ever and coated in fine cocoa powder which is the mark of a good truffle. Williams Sonoma can save you a trip to Paris.

There's no comparison between dark, bittersweet chocolate and milk chocolate. Hands down, dark is the winner. The very best chocolate of ANY kind that I have ever tasted is made by MAUD BORUP based in St. Paul, MN. Their chocolates leave Godiva and all the others in the dust.

I have 4 favorites to add.

Chocolates by Bernard Callebant in Palm Desert CA 877 724 7977 International Festival of Chocolate France Grand prize award winner

Mackenzies Chocolates in Santa Cruz CA www.mailchocolates.com "Chocolates that are worth their calories"

Shurras Chocolates 408 286 1562 a little mom and pop shop in San Jose CA that has been there for generations

Lamaison du chocolate 877 740 5632

Godiva,
Hershey's Cherry Cordial Kisses & Kit Kat
I can't live with them.

One of the best chocolates that I have tasted is a bar by Lindt called Dunkel Noir. It's a smooth, creamy. buttery feel that melts in your mouth. I have only seen this particular bar in Europe (have looked all over the states for it).

I am a spa health writer from Santa Barbara. I review spa products for my "Gotta Have it" list and recently was approached by a young entrepreneur to sample her "Where Health Meets Gourmet" sugar free chocolates. The company, Sweet Love Life, www.sweetlovelife.com, makes an "Ancient Wisdcom" truffle made with cinnamon and cayenne for a sweet and spicy flavor. It is amazing!!!! This is a very small company in Santa Barbara just starting, but I know she will be deliciously successful when word gets around about these guiltless chocolates!

WilburChocolate, Lititz, PA -- there whole line is excellent -- iff not the best it is right up there!

There is a new chocolatier in Seattle that is out of this world ... Fiori Chocolatiers. His drinking chocolate is like drinking a truffle and beats every big name in the chocolate world. If you want to be surrounded by chocolate check out www.chocolateflowerfarm.com for chocolate colored and scented plants for your garden and the most amazing chocolate candle you will ever experience.

If you enjoy fine Chocolates (Dark and Truffles)
try DeBrand Chocolates at www.debrand.com Donald
Trump, and all Ocscar winners love them - this should tell you they're good (plus 71-77% dark
cocoa). They giveaway a box a month and wait till you see what they offer for Valentines.
I love their truffles, but then I love it all!!

Angelina's Hot chocolate on Rue De Rivoli in Paris is the most divine!

I think next to Belgian dark..... Dove by Mars M&M is the best.

The best chocolate in the world, in my opinion,(and I make it my job to always search for the best chocolate wherever I go) is as follows:

1- Verbecke on Silverstradt in Bruges, Belgium
2- Friandises over the bridge from the City Center in Masstricht, Holland
3-Teuscher's champagne truffles--as the other commenter Karin pointed out, they are flown in weekly from Zurich--but did she also tell you that they are made with Dom Perignon! Teuscher's other truflles are no slouch either, and they are head and shoulders over Godiva, Neuhaus,Leonidas, Vosges, or the others mentioned. By the way, in Belgium, Godiva is just one of hundreds of brands of chocolates, and the version that they have there is very good, much better and different from what they sell in the U.S.Here, I believe that it was bought out by Campbell Soup!The quality is not the finest and they are not pure.
4-Bernard Callebaut- a relative of the famous Callebaut family from Belgium (the source of most, if not all fine Belgian chocolate) (one can get large bars of Callebaut at Williams-Sonoma) who came to the new world and opened chocolate shops. I first experienced this marvelous chocolate in Banff (where I had, in addition to his truffle creations, a hand made hazelnut ice cream dipped in chocolate and rolled in hazelnuts--to die for), then Calgary,and West Vancouver. One day, he opened up near me in Greenwich, CT, but now that store has closed and I don't know if he is still going strong elsewhere.
5- the handmade truffles served as a "lagniappe"(translation; freebie as a gesture of gratitude for your patronage) after dinner at The Four Seasons Restaurant in New York.
I have used Valrhona in baking, but I like Caleebaut much better. The former has a funny winey quality that I don't enjoy. The Domaine Carneros chocolates are ok, and I had wine filled chocolates at Fairview Winery (the one with the Goats de Roam wine--not a great wine) near Capetown, South Africa, but none of these compare, again in my opinion, with numbers 1-5 above.
Thank you for this opportunity to comment!

I feel that Lake Champlain of Vermont and Godiva truffles are heavenly!

NORMAN LOVE!!!!! Thats all I have to say. His chocolates are the most amazing I have ever tried and he also does a line for Godiva chocalates as well. He located in South Florida and his chocolate factory is outstanding. His chocolate is not only sinfully wonderful, its beautiful as well. No one holds a candle to this one!

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If you love chocolate you must try Soma Chocolatemaker located in Toronto, Canada. Run, don't walk, to: www.somachocolate.com

I would like to add Purdy's Chocolates. I've received a box of their fine chocolates at Christmas for the past nine years. You can get them in Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia. Since 1907, they have been making great chocolates...melt in your mouth, take you to faroff places, and make you think you are special.

I'll just quote my darling husband when I was forced to a very low carb diet in order to assist in the conception of our son. "if anybody has stock in ghirardelli, nestle, lindt, hershey, godiva or any other chocolate company SELL NOW!!!!"

I am a chocolate freak and the best I have had is Vosges. The variety of ingredients is amazing!!!

I am sooooo disappointed that I can’t be among your chosen taste tester. Fine Living should of had a sweepstakes to include some of their readers to participate in the tasting. I know I would have made an enthusiastic taster. My favorite chocolate is one of the classics - Ghirardelli.

My favorites are Schakolade factories and Theobroma's In Albuquerque, NM. Luscious!

The best chocolate, hands down, is Valhrona; the Guanaja is 70% cocoa dark chocolate and it is Wonderful! I like to make home-made truffles with it, and many times I simply take a big bite out. It can be purchased on line at William-Sonoma or at your local Whole Foods Market.

Chocolate by the Bald Man in NYC is hands down the best- once you've had, you wont look at Chocolate the same.

I prefer Gertrude Hawk Chocolates based in Dunmore PA. Milk chocolate is my favorite. Also, I am fond of Lindt-Lindor Truffles-milk chocolate with creamy filling...yummy.

If you are ever in the Napa Valley go to Domaine Carneros not only does it have wonderful Sparkling Wine by Tattinger but they have the most amazing Pinot Noir Sparking Wine filled chocolates that are heaven on earth.

Savannah Candy Kitchen (http://www.savannahcandy.com)has the ULTIMATE Valentine Gift with the Georgia Valentine Gopher Heart. A Gopher is made with Georgia Pecans on the bottom, then caramel and topped with chocolate. It is the creamiest chocolate I have ever tasted. The combination of pecans, caramel and chocolate give the best experience in chocolate adventures. I live in Canton, Georgia, an hour north of Atlanta and visit Savannah when I can and my first stop is ALWAYS the Savannah Candy Kitchen on Riverfront Street. Getcha' some!

Absolutely 100% Teuscher champagne truffles, they are flown in from Zurich, Switzerland to US store locations.
LA: http://www.teuscher-bh.com
NYC:http://www.teuscherfifthavenue.com

My favorite has to be Hershey's Symphony Creamy Milk Chocolate Bar, Almond & Toffee Chips. It is to die for!!! Ghirardelli dark chocolates are a close second for me.

Jacques Torres, Chocolate Haven in NY, their Hot Cocoa is the best...rich, deep and thick.. City Bakery's Hot Cocoa comes in second!

Valrhona is the best, they selects cocoa beans from all over the world, including Venezuela, Ecuador, the Caribbean islands, Sri Lanka, Papua-New Guinea, and Ghana. Their bars vary from 60% to 70% cacao. The texture is onctuous, little goes a long way.

It's good to see so many of us Chocoholics out there! We should have a Chocolate March or something! LOL My favorite chocolate is made my Fanny Farmer. Unfortunately, they've closed the stores by where I live, so I "settle" for Russell Stover's, which is still pretty good!

Ethel M in Vegas are wonderful, We have taken the tour there also. Back home in Chicago we have Ethel M Chocalate Cafe which are different but just as delicious!

As chocoholics go....I am THE chocoholic of chocoholics.
My favorite by far is Bridgewater Chocolate based in Bridgewater, CT(www.BridgewaterChocolate.com) Their varieties are quite unique and each selection is absolutely to die for. Try it, you will enjoy it.

All chocolate is good,however some are better than others.
By the way, thanks for all the websites. I am going to check those out! I too
like Godiva but that might not be my favorite
after I check out those sites. Thanks again
for the suggestions.

Neuhaus chocolates are by far the best I have ever had, when I traveled to Belgium.

As a chocoholic, I really REALLY enjoy Vosges chocolate and their variety of interesting flavors. They are the best!

In the U.S., I also prefer See's from California, although in Texas a small candy factory "The Sweet Shop" produces a wonderful selection of chocolates, my favority being "Fudge Love", available in dark or milk chocolate..yummy!

My favorite candy is See's Nuts and Chews

We found Norman Love Chocolates in Fort Myers Florida near the airport. The best so far.

Well other than my busniess (www.sugarplumgals.com) which makes fabulous chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate covered cheesecake lollipops, Dinstuhl's Candy Company (wwww.dinstuhls.com)in Memphis, TN is a family owned shop with the best chocolate covered strawberries ever!!!! They make turtles and other classic chocolate treats as well.

Watson's Chocolates in Upstate New York, simply the best!!!! 3 store locations that I know of, Buffalo NY, Ellicotville NY, and Bushnells Basin NY.

Best Chocolat in the U.S. has got to be Laederach truffles and pralines! I think you can buy them through Albert Uster Imports. www.auiswiss.com

I am by no means a chocolate aficionado/snob.I have however traveled extensively worldwide and fully appreciate the simple pleasure of a wonderful taste treat...Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. I have visited their chocolate boutiques from Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario, Canada to their home "factory" in Durango, Colorado and the experience of epicurean ecstasy was the same each time. I have sent RMCF gift baskets (rmcf.com) for my business clients with the resultive response of rambling thank yous...Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, simple...simply wonderful

Amedei chocolate is by far my favorite chocolate. From what I know it's only sold in two stores in the U.S. One just happens to be around the corner from me in NYC and the other in San Francisco. Fantastic taste from cocoa beans from around the world! Having been to 5 years of the NY Chocolate Show, I can tell you that Amadei chocolate is AMAZING!

The finest chocolates in the US are made at La Chatelaine (chatelainechocolates.com)in Bozeman Montana. They use only the finest chocolates and their Azteca and single-origin Madagascar are simply divine. Of course, the Brule and the Huckleberry are also wonderful!! The owners (from France and New Orleans)take great pains to replicate the fine chocolateries of Paris and Europe. And they hand make their chocolates daily. They are seemingly always in the shop ready to give personal insights into enjoying such fine chocolates. You must try it before deciding on your favorite!

Since my wife and I first visited Aruba in 1985, we have been fans of a Dutch chocolate "Droste Holland". Their milk and dark chocolates are wonderful.

Best chocolate hands down - SOMA chocolate in Toronto, Ontario Canada.

Tuescher champagne truffles are fabulous

I have two favorites, Vosges and Recchuiti. I buy Vosges at Caesar's Palace when I go to Las Vegas and Rechhuiti at the pier when I to to San Francisco. Vosges has a chocolate bar with a white and pink wrapper that has a hint of salty taste combined with the chocolate. It is my current favorite.

Absolutely fabulous truffles, barks and bars all handmade from chocolatier Coco at Cocos Chocolate Dreams in New Hudson Michigan....the best ...all natural!

Corne Toison D'Or from Belgium is the best chocolate I've ever put in my mouth. It leaves everything else in the dust. The chocolate and it centers are all natural. Unfortunately they no longer import into the US.

My nephew went to Lubeck, Germany as an exchange student and brought me back the best ever chocolates. "Niederegger" Truffel-Pralinen.

NOKA Chocolates in Dallas, TX! They make single origin dark chocolates that are amazing.

The best is Vosages! Love the dark chocolate with the surprises added!

I love dark chocolate and always keep DOVE on hand. It is very smooth, satisfying and so worth the small price for this very good chocolate. When I want more than just the chocolate, See's is the best.

I agree with Claudia. The best Chocolate that I have ever had is from the Word's Finest Chocolate Factory here in Knoxville, Tennessee! This is a Must Have for any person on Valentine's Day!! Yum!

Tuescher is by far the finest Chocolate available in the US-The Champaigne Truffles cannot be described
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TC

Best chocolate ever is GODIVA! This is from a yet to be reformed chocoholic.

i haven't tasted many different chocolate brands. i prefer dark chocolate...hands down. milk chocolate tasts...well milky. Scharffen Berger has great tasting dark chocolate with varying levels of cocoa. i do love godiva's dark chocolate, too.

the best chocolate for me are the truffles from Switzerland and than I also like the chocolates from Belgium. I don't like Godiva.

My favorite is Danish, handmade chocolates from Ingeborg's in Solvang, CA. It's in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley wine producing area. Their dark chocolate is wonderful with rich, red wines.

Generally speaking, I think the best chocolate comes from Belgium, followed by chocolate from Switzerland. (I just returned from Belgium and ate enough of it to confirm this.) However, a friend bought me a piece of chocolate from Germany a few months back, and I can't get it out of my mind. It was Leysieffer.

michel cluizel & el rey -- it doesn't get any better than those 2 brands. a little more expensive, but worth every penny.
http://www.chocolatmichelcluizel-na.com/
http://www.chocolates-elrey.com/

I am rather fond of See's Candy out of California, but they would fall into the category of best chocolate candy. One of the best chocolate bars is probably Teushcers.

Two comments:
One> we set up a committee of 11 people, geographically diverse,minimum 7 women, economically diverse, culturally diverse to explore all of the answers received. Blind taste all items- Dark, light, plain, various nuts, various flavors, etc...
This would be a honest tasting. One group in NYC, another in CA, Seattle, Mexico City, London, Texas, Florida,...
Then publish the data. This would be a labor of love for which I propose that I be part of this committee of one male who enjoys dark with nibs.

Two> Add chocolate to the basic foods groups (LOL).

Seriously consider the first item

Ralph

3 marvelous choices: 1) Green & Black's Organic Hazelnut & Currant--(a bittersweet dark chocolate bar) 2)Lake Champlain Chocolates (of Vermont)--especially their raspberry truffle-filled dark chocolate bar. These two can be found at Whole Foods stores and probably online. 3) Ragusa--a bar w/gianduja and hazelnuts that I discovered 20 yrs. ago in Switz. and have had difficulty finding in the US since. Was once carried by Trader Joe's, and found it again recently @ World Market.

For me it's Scharffen Berger out of Berkeley, CA (www.scharffenberger.com). And if you're ever in the area, take the factory tour - it's a blast! Plus it's free, and they give free samples!

My personal favorite by a landslide is Godiva Chocolates...talk about heaven on your tongue...mmm...simply magnificent!

The best chocolate in the whole world is Milka and it comes from Germany

Cocoa Dolce Artisan Chocolates in Wichita Kansas has the absolute best chocolates on the planet! Owner Beth Tully aspires to WOW you at first bite! On line ordering available!

Barricini chocolates are the best I have ever tasted. They are from Italy.

the best chocolate is Vosges Haut Chocolat! check their website for some unique chocolates.
i always visit the las vegas store at the forum shops at Caesara palace when i'm in town.

There is simply no comparison to the incredible chocolates from Recchiuti Confections!!! www.Recchiuti.com......they are the most incredibly tasting and beautful chocolates that I have ever tasted and seen.

dont know where the best chocolate is but need web addresses for online purchases!!!

There is a multi-generational candy maker outside the small town of Hartville, Missouri called Grandpa Joe's Chocolates located at Rosewood Farms. Unbelievable chocolates made with the best ingredients!

The best chocolate on the planet is Bissinger's out of St. Louis. The family's ancestors were also chocolatiers and they were the Royal Chocolatier for Napolean.

Amedei Limited Edition Porcelana Napolitains makes your taste buds scream with carnal pleasure. Just place the small square on your tongue and savor it. It packs quite a punch!

I like the chocolate from the company Tennessee's Finest chocolates or The South's Finest Chocolates based in Knoxville, Tn.