Le Rouge

This cute little café/​shop offers some of the most unique and delicious chocolate delicacies you’ll likely ever encounter. Many of owner Aarti’s handmade creations feature exotic ingredients you may never have heard of unless you’ve traveled to other corners of the globe. While those ingredients certainly contribute to a palate pleasing eating experience, the way in which she paints and decorates these confections makes them equally pleasing to the eye. By all means, pay this place a visit and experience for yourself Aarti’s warm and enthusiastic personality as well as a sampling of her memorable, mouth-​watering morsels.

I am a hot chocolate snob so when I heard that a new chocolate place was opening that was going to have hot chocolate, I was there! The hot chocolate was amazing as I hoped it would be.
What I also found was a beautiful selection of truffles. I don’t know where to begin. They are not only interesting, saffron, red lentil, mango, to name a few, but they are so beautifully made and painted Aarti, the chocolatier and artist. She is so creative and enjoys tempting you with all her goodies.
Aarti: Have you tried the white chocolate fudge?
Me: No, I’m not really a white chocolate kind of person
Aarti: Here, try a piece
Me: OMG!!! This is amazing, I want some!!!
Did I mention the cakes yet? Wow! I’ve tried 3 and one is better than the next. Strawberry Ganache, Chocolate Raspberry Ganache and Caramel Hazelnut. They not only taste good, but are works of art.
What also impresses me is how generous Aarti is with her time and product. If you love fine chocolate then this is the place for you. BTW, I’m off to have the remainder of my Caramel Hazelnut cup… YUM!!!

The chocolates and cakes are beautiful, fresh and delightful! The store is very charming and hospitable. Love the hot chocolate too. What a wonderful place to relax and enjoy a cup, have some chocolates and grab some to go. My kids love to go there after school. And no birthday or celebration is complete without her cake.

The artisanal cakes and chocolates by Aarti are just drop-​dead gorgeous! If the high-​quality chocolate was not a draw enough, the ingredients — the old stand-​by including (almonds, orange) and the exotic (inter alia saffron, pistachio, betel-​nut, fennel) take you on a trip across the world. And no TSA to contend with! What a deal!

Indian, French, and even conservative flavors for those in need but no matter what this is global chocolate. LeRouge chocolates like the rose with fennel or car domain and cinnamon will take you-​all over the world in a bite! For the exotic minded saffron, lentil, apple pie, wasabi, and ginger are all available. No preservatives or artificial colors are present in anything. Gold-​dusted dark chocolate Gelt, chocolate menorahs, French mendiants, wavy bars, and even cakes, all made before your eyes and by hand will fill any good day but even more so at the holidays.