The Sydney Traveler

Sydney has a few chocolate cafés now, but I’m a girl so word of new additions is always well received. The latest one to open its doors is Adriano Zumbo’s Café Chocolat.
If the name sounds familiar you might be a regular at Adriano’s Balmain bakery, which is conveniently located just a few doors down. So we know he’s good with the sweet stuff, but can he make good chocolate? Yes he can!
The café features a small courtyard, indoor communal table, and a luxuriously cushioned chill-out lounge for relaxing with your gal pals. You can choose from around 30 hand-made chocolates …read more

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Chocaholics rejoice! Sydney now is getting not one, but two, Guylian chocolate stores!
The famous Belgian brand has just opened a store at Opera Quays, 3 Maquarie Street, Circular Quay and there’s another to follow at 91 George Street, The Rocks later this month. They serve those famous seashells alongside white chocolate crème brulee, decadent dark chocolate cheesecakes, and plenty of other tantalizing treats. You can wash them down with a selection of bubbly champagnes or Belgian beers.
The cafes are open daily from 8 am for those needing an early morning chocolate fix!
Image source: Wallie the Frog @ Flickr

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Indulge your senses at The Rocks Aroma Festival tomorrow. It’s all about the finest things in life: coffee, tea, spices, and oh yes, chocolate.
More than 20 of Australia’s finest coffee roasters will be brewing up a storm, and you can sample some of their delicious drinks for just $1 each. You won’t find prices like that at your local Gloria Jeans!
You can also learn how to recreate these yummy treats at home with the latest equipment, demos, and discounts at the Domestic Coffee Machine Expo.
But if you’re after something a little bit naughtier I suggest heading to Chocolatiers’ Boulevarde. Even …read more

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I’m not sure what it is about women and chocolate. My husband enjoys it, but he certainly doesn’t experience it the way I do. He just pops it in his mouth like any other piece of food, whereas I tend to savour it and make contented little noises as it melts away.
So I was thrilled to hear the Melbourne Chocolateria San Churro chain has set up shop in Sydney. They offer Spanish-style chocolates, which are so rich and delicious they’ll have you coming back for more.
You know those chocolate ads which show the swirling melted chocolate? This place actually has …read more

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I think being a chocoholic might be part of a woman’s DNA. I haven’t spoken to a girl yet that could resist this tasty treat. If you’re craving the sweet stuff, there’s no better place more satisfying than the Max Brenner Chocolate Bar.
This is the stuff dreams are made of, or mine are anyway. There’s incredibly rich, thick hot chocolate to drink, heavenly melted chocolate for dipping strawberries, and all manner of decadent chocolate creations.
There’s chocolate Popsicle fondue, exploding chocolate shots, and even chocolate pizza. Yes, chocolate pizza, topped with melted chocolate, caramelized pecans, cornflakes, mini marshmallows, and white chocolate …read more

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