Where Science Is Delicious!!!
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| Variety Plate |
We were first introduced to The Chocolate Lab at Choctoberfest in 2015. We purchased and sampled several of their delicious truffles and enjoyed them immensely.
This year we were lucky enough to see them again at the aforementioned Choctoberfest and were invited to visit their new storefront on East Colfax to experience a tasting with the owner and "Chief Mad Scientist" Phil Simonson.
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| Triple Truffle Pie |
They day we took part in the most glorious of all science experiments known to humankind. Yes, we are talking about CHOCOLATE. Besides an amazing assortment of truffles that included such flavors as salted chocolate caramel, salt and pepper, and brown butter and sage, we were able to taste the Triple Truffle Pie with Whipped Mascarpone and Raspberries, Toasted Coconut Clusters, Glazed Pecans with Dark Chocolate, and Cashew Toffee as well.
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| Creme Brulee |
We wanted to know how Phil, a gentlemen who was never all that fond of chocolate in the first place, learned to love it so much that he has created an incredibly successful Colorado business.
And that leads us to ....
Six Questions From The Maniacs...
1. What inspired you to start this business?
I have always yearned to work for myself. It just took me several years to find a niche concept. This business was inspired by my friends and family. Seeing the reactions to the chocolates, and them constantly asking for more caused me to go into business.
2. What keeps you motivated?
The enjoyment my customers have on their faces when they consume my products. Without them, I would not have a business.
3. What are your plans for the future?
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| Glazed Pecans with Dark Chocolate |
This is an awesome question. Eventually I would like to see my business grow into several locations where we serve food as well as provide our chocolates and other treats.
4. Why Chocolate?
Love. My husband is the creator of the truffle recipe and gave me a box of truffles for our first valentines day. As our relationship grew, he taught me the recipe and we slowly started the business. Now, almost 7 years later, it's the love of making my customers, staff, friends and family excited about the crazy creations I get to do.
5. What is your favorite product and why?
This is a hard question for me. I have so many products that I enjoy, even for someone who doesn't really like chocolate. For truffles, I can't tell you my favorite because they change. The more creative I get with things, such as the hatch chile, roasted street corn and cotija cheese, the more I want to eat chocolate.
6. What is the one thing you want people to know about your business?
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| Chocolate Carmel Filled Raspberries |
Just one? hmmm.... hand-crafted, creative flavors, no artificial ingredients or preservatives.
The Chocolate Lab's products are a testament to how hard Phil works to create his amazing chocolates. The store is directly across from City Park at 2504 E. Colfax Avenue and is open from 11am to 9pm Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday 11am to 7pm, and Monday 12:00pm to 5pm. They will cater events both large and small and you can even ask for a truffle flavor to be created for you if you are feeling saucy. Truffles and all other products can be purchased online and shipped cold anywhere you would like them to go. Be sure to visit their website and like their Facebook page to keep up with the latest news and get details about their upcoming events.
Thank you so much to Phil for his hospitality and time. We enjoyed getting to know you and look forward to seeing you soon. Keep up the good work. It's businesses like yours that make Colorado proud!
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