Hotcakes Bakes
Los Angeles, CA

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The expression flying like hotcakes is literal at Hotcakes Bakes. This West LA bakery has quickly become one of the rising stars in a battle of the bakeries. Owner Elfie Weiss came to Los ...(Read More)

Madame Chocolat 212 North Canon Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (310) 247-9990 www.madame-chocolat.com

Whether you’re looking for a hand-molded, hand-painted figure to use as a centerpiece, a decadent hostess gift, or fun, delicious season’s greetings, you’ll find plenty to choose from at Madame Chocolat. There are giant molded Santas brushed with golden accents that look like they just walked off a vintage holiday card. These are perfect for centerpieces, family gifts or as treats for anyone who really gets into the Christmas spirit. Equally impressive are hand-painted white chocolate snowmen that are large enough to stand on their own and add a winter wonderland feel to your sunny LA Christmas. Smaller molded items, like incredibly elaborate, lifelike evergreen trees, which look like they were plucked right out of a fairy tale and add that bit of winter cheer an an elegant sleigh that you could fill with bonbons or truffles would make anyone’s holiday season just a little bit sweeter. If you prefer items that can be shared easily among an entire family or office, there are baskets full of holiday chocolate lollipops, a perfect single-serving treat that highlights Madame Chocolat’s premium Belgian chocolate. And Macame Chocolate didn’t forget the festival of lights. Hanukah treats won’t disappoint, either. The most fun item is a large chocolate dreidel , which will tempt you to give it a spin. And the oversized shalom bars, and lollipops will quench the taste of even the biggest sweet tooth. Beyond the themed items, there are plenty of other sumptuous treats that make perfect gifts. The chocolates in the gorgeous signature bonbon box look like little pieces of jewelry, with elaborate molded and hand-painted details. For fashionista friends, you can get some sexy sky-high heels with a chocolate-filled purse. And for the ultimate winter comfort treat, there’s freshly shaved hot chocolate with chocolate spoons that melt into your mug and make your drink even richer as your stir. For those of you that like to give your friends some choices, gift baskets are available of all sizes, filled with Madame Chocolat’s signature snacks like chocolate-covered Cheerios and Corn Flakes, malted milk balls, chocolate-dipped orange sticks and pretzels, and anything else you can find in the store. The molded chocolates and lollipops are only available in the Beverly Hills boutique because they’re too delicate to ship. They come in wrapped in cellophane tied with holiday ribbons inside a quilted cream gift bag with chocolate and cream tissue paper. The bonbons, gift baskets and hot chocolate with melt-away spoons are available online and in the store. by Francine Kizner 12/2/2008