Chocolate and wine pairings

Before delving into the places on New York’s Upper East Side where chocolates, desserts, and wine are all the rage, it would be wise to review some of the chocolate and wine pairings you can enjoy at any restaurant that offers these types of menus.

1) Dark chocolate, red wine and high-grade ports

Dark chocolate and red wines have a reciprocal effect on each other. Dark chocolate causes the tannins in red wine to bloom, which also leads to increased sweetness in dark chocolate. Sometimes the fruits in red wines also lead to the output of the bitter and smoky undertones usually found in higher-grade dark chocolate. An example of a meal would be dark chocolate with pistachios, Cointreau, and dried cherries, along with wines such as the famous Cabernet.

two) Milk chocolate with a cream cordial

Since milk chocolate tastes sweet and creamy, you can pair this chocolate with a creamy cordial to bring out the inherent sweetness. Orange liqueur would be perfect for this or any whiskey-based drink.

3) White chocolate

Since white chocolate has a sweet and creamy nutty flavor, you can pair it with a full-bodied sparkling wine or other wines such as Eiswine or Berenauslese.

Upper East Side Places to Enjoy Chocolates, Wines and Desserts

There are plenty of places on New York’s Upper East Side where you can satisfy your appetite with chocolates, desserts, and wines. Some of these places include:

1) the chocolate house

This is one of the best high-end Parisian chocolatiers in the city, with branches in Midtown, Wall Street, and the Upper East Side. This luxurious chocolate boutique offers unique combinations of chocolates and wines, allowing you creative license to explore and stimulate your taste buds. You can be sure that you will have a very exciting experience in this chocolatier.

two) Dylan’s Candy Bar Shop

This is another fun place worth visiting when you’re on the Upper East Side. It’s the best store in the Upper East for chocolate bars that are strategically placed on a giant revolving shelf. You’ll find many different flavors like Brownie Batter and Red Velvet Cake that you can use to experiment with select wines at home or in other stores.

3) Chance

A place that would take you two to three months to make a reservation is definitely worth a try. This is the place to go for dessert in the Upper East. There is a wide range of frozen desserts and sundaes that would suit a connoisseur of sweets and chocolate very well.