So, while searching for things to do in Boston, Amanda found a chocolate tour - only available from January through April. We both decided that it was so unique, we had to do it (not to mention… chocolate). It was a lot of fun, but after it was over, the thought of chocolate (or even anything sweet) made me want to puke. Even the little chocolates placed on our pillows that night were just too much.
We started the day off by having a chocolate cannoli and hot chocolate at a local bakery in the North End (Mike’s Pastry – it came HIGHLY recommended, and now I can highly recommend it). It was so yummy, but, looking back on the events of the day, it probably wasn’t the best idea to start the day of our chocolate tour with… chocolate. We should have had some protein or something. Oh, well, what’s done is done. (and, it really was good).
So, our chocolate tour started at 12:15. We started off by going to the Top of the Hub restaurant (52 stories up – great views). Our tour guide mentioned that we would probably get something light and airy at this restaurant, and we were in no way to ask for more (holy crap, what a thought). However, we didn’t get something light and airy… we got a dense chocolate torte-like thing, and a small tart on the side. Here we were guided by Chef Amour (a guy dressed as a chef with a fake French accent - I was tempted to speak to him in French just to see what he'd do).
After Top of the Hub, we went to the Omni Parker House Hotel (home of the Parker House Roll, and America's longest continuously operating luxury hotel). Beautiful décor, and a delicious slice of Boston Cream Pie (OK, I keep spelling cream in French – crème – so if that shows up… sorry).
For the final act, we went to a chocolate bar at The Langham. Holy cow – chocolate and more chocolate. There was a chocolate fountain, chocolate crepes, chocolate pasta, chocolate mousses, specialty cakes, fresh made donuts, fresh baked cookies, tortes, a signature chocolate bread pudding and more. I know why this is the last stop on the tour – by this time, we were very limited with the amount of sweets we could eat. At least I was.
From all that was available, this is what I had (the mango pudding and fruit tart were just to mix it up a bit) I’m really glad Amanda found this – it was a very “out-of-the-ordinary” thing to do.
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