Will Obama Visit the Lounge?

World Tea News: French Broad Satisfies With Truffles, Tea

“Walking into French Broad Chocolate Lounge from the street, I was struck by how fitting the title “lounge” is. Lush surfaces, low lighting and a laid-back vibe permeated the atmosphere. ”

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Tea Across the U.S.

Your Carolina Video: Making the Love Potion with the perfect wine and chocolate

Local TV video featuring wine pairings with French Broad Chocolates and Black Mountain Chocolate. Some some great advice from the Wine Cellar to help you with your Valentines Day planning.

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www.YourCarolina.tv

Knoxville Gourmet Food Examiner: French Broad Chocolates …a great romantic Valentine’s Day

“Exceptionally good chocolates, though, are anything but commonplace on the most romantic holiday of the year, and they can be found not too far away from Knoxville for anyone wanting to give their loving partner the very best.”

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Examiner.com

WNC Magazine Nov / Dec 2009

We are honored to share this beautiful article, written by Constance E. Richards in the November-December issue of WNC Magazine. Read our recipes for holiday entertaining, including a chile-spiked hot chocolate.

“Sitting down to food with Dan and Jael is like how you experience a piece of art. It’s something they hold important in their lives, and how they express themselves.”

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WNC magazine food and drink: hot chocolate

US Airways Magazine: Best of Asheville

“Best Indulgence: The liquid truffle at French Broad Luscious Chocolates. Bring out your inner Aztec with a liquid concoction of 65 percent fair-trade organic dark chocolate, organic cream, cayenne, and cinnamon — served in a stoneware mug thrown by an Asheville potter. It doesn’t get more local than
that.

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The Nibble.com: America’s Boutique Chocolatiers

“If you’ve ever wanted to try single origin chocolate but weren’t sure how to start, French Broad offers five different single origin truffles, so you can conduct your own tasting. The care I see put into these products does my heart good. ”

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Verve

“Words may fail and flowers wilt, but chocolate rarely disappoints, and its aphrodisiac qualities are the stuff of legends. Is there any other food that conjures up such strong feelings of desire, such irresistible urges?”

read the article: For the Love of Chocolate

CharlestonMag.com: From Field to Fork

“On our way back, we hit South Lexington and Jael and Dan Rattigan’s fabulously famous French Broad Chocolate Lounge. The cognoscenti’s choice for artisan chocolates, it also features wines, locally brewed beers and roasted coffees, and to-die-for pastries.

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QSR Magazine

Read our small business profile in QSR magazine – including reflections from Dan and Jael on owning a business in a small city during an economic crunch.
read the article: ones to watch