Jacques Torres Chocolate

Channel One News reports on chocolate for Valentine’s Day

JTC_admin1 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:50:29 +0000

Maggie Rulli and Channel One News sat down with Jacques at the Hudson Street chocolate factory just before Valentine’s Day. Maggie had plenty of questions for Jacques and even tried her hand at making some chocolates herself.

Jacques’ Kissing Game in the WSJ Speakeasy column

JTC_admin1 — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:17:46 +0000

Looking for Valentine’s Day gifts beyond the “cliche of a heart-shaped box of chocolates”, the Wall Street Journal’s Speakeasy column featured 14 alternatives for February 14th.

The Jacques Torres Chocolate Kissing Game made the list!

Jacques offers AskMen.com Valentine’s Day gift suggestions

JTC_admin1 — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:50:42 +0000

AskMen.com came to Jacques Torres Chocolate looking for something more than just the typical box of chocolate for Valentine’s Day. Jacques was happy to offer a few suggestions for them.

Jacques Torres Chocolate’s moving to “Booming Artisanal” area

JTC_admin1 — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:29:17 +0000

The Sunset Park area, home of the Brooklyn Army Terminal, has had a long tradition of being home to manufacturing and industry.

When Jacques Torres Chocolate moves production in the Brooklyn Army Terminal later this year, it will join a growing number of fellow retailers, manufacturers and artists.

Read about Sunset Park’s “Booming Artisanal Economy” here.

“Everybody loves chocolates” Jacques tells Wall Street Journal

JTC_admin1 — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:18:31 +0000

The Wall Street Journal asked Jacques to explain why chocolate makes you feel good.

Jacques talks hot chocolate with Nation’s Restaurant News

JTC_admin1 — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:44:23 +0000

Yes, it’s true – when Jacques first opened in Brooklyn over 12 years ago, he couldn’t give hot chocolate away. Now, his classic and wicked varieties are best-sellers, both at the beverage bars in his stores, and in tins for customers to prepare at home.

You can read about the increased popularity of hot chocolate in the Nation’s Restaurant News article here.

Jacques’ Champagne Truffles a best Valentine’s Day gift!

JTC_admin1 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:42:53 +0000

In a blind taste-test, Jacques’ Champagne Truffles were selected as the best tasting truffles and the best tasting chocolate gift over all for Valentine’s Day!

You can read the full taste-test results in Vera Gibbon’s Finacially Fit column on Yahoo! here.

Best Valentine’s Day desserts for kids in New York City

JTC_admin1 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:42:33 +0000

Time Out New York Kids includes two of Jacques’ Valentine’s Day offerings in their list of best desserts for kids.

I Love You Puzzles and Hugs & Kisses are available both in stores and online.

WomenWorking.com ask about Jacques’ “Sweet Success”

JTC_admin1 — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:41:55 +0000

Jacques discusses his path from pastry to chocolate and “Sweet Success” with WomenWorking.com.

He also shares his thoughts on some of this year’s Valentine’s Day offerings.

New York Magazine’s Sweet Surprises for Valentine’s Day

JTC_admin1 — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:27:18 +0000

When highlighting Valentine’s Day chocolate treats that “go beyond the standard heart-shaped box”, New York Magazine showcased a few of Jacques’ favorites.

The I Love You Puzzle, Spanker Lollipop and Heart Shaped box filled with chocolate covered cheerios are available in stores and online.