{"id":14870,"date":"2014-09-11T13:33:23","date_gmt":"2014-09-11T20:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/?p=14870"},"modified":"2022-08-05T13:56:26","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T20:56:26","slug":"mink-best-chocolate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/mink-best-chocolate\/","title":{"rendered":"Mink: The Best Chocolate in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vancouver continues to win awards. The BEST chocolate IN THE WORLD comes from Vancouver&#8217;s own <a title=\"Mink Chocolates\" href=\"http:\/\/www.minkchocolates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mink Chocolates<\/a>. Their <a title=\"Mermaid Bar\" href=\"http:\/\/www.minkchocolates.com\/mink-chocolate-bars\/mink-ganache-filled-chocolate\/mermaid-s-choice.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mermaid Bar<\/a> just won the top prize at the <a title=\"International Chocolate Salon\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tastetv.com\/sfchocolatesalon_next.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2014 International Chocolate Salon<\/a> in San Francisco. Competitors from around the world were bested by Vancouver&#8217;s very own!<\/p>\n<p>As I am a nut for chocolate I felt it my obligation to go and check out this award-winning bar. \u00a0I was expecting a typical chocolate shop &#8211; the kind with the glass display counter. \u00a0When I walked into Mink Chocolates I was surprised by it&#8217;s cafe-style layout. \u00a0The famous chocolate bars were nicely displayed but tucked off to one side.<\/p>\n<p>The chocolates aren&#8217;t cheap &#8211; $6.50 for 50g &#8211; but having sampled 2 already they are definitely not overpriced! \u00a0I just devoured the <a title=\"Taj Masala at Mink Chocolates\" href=\"http:\/\/www.minkchocolates.com\/mink-chocolate-bars\/mink-milk-chocolate\/taj-masala.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taj Masala<\/a> (cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, clover, ginger and turmeric). \u00a0My hubby gobbled up the <a title=\"No Grumpy at Mink Chocolates\" href=\"http:\/\/www.minkchocolates.com\/mink-chocolate-bars\/mink-dark-chocolate\/no-grumpy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No Grumpy<\/a> (organic espresso). \u00a0We are trying to save <a title=\"Certifiably Nutty\" href=\"http:\/\/www.minkchocolates.com\/mink-chocolate-bars\/mink-dark-chocolate\/certifiably-nutty-solid-chocolate-bar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certifiably Nutty<\/a> (roasted almonds) for a treat tonight&#8230;I&#8217;m doubting our will power will be strong enough. \u00a0Crazy good! \u00a0I&#8217;m sad to say they were out of the Mermaid Bar; apparently another delivery is coming on Friday. \u00a0I will be back to get a taste of the world&#8217;s best!<\/p>\n<p>While at Mink Chocolates, I bought each of my boys a hot chocolate. \u00a0I think it was just a chocolate bar melted into a cup. \u00a0Good heavens was the drinks were amazing! \u00a0The serving sizes were generous; I happily helped the kids finish off their cups of yumminess.I am waiting for a cold November afternoon to head back to Mink Chocolates for their chocolate fondus. \u00a0There is either the choice of a <a title=\"Mink Chocolates fondu\" href=\"http:\/\/www.minkchocolates.com\/menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fruit fondu or s&#8217;mores<\/a>. \u00a0Doesn&#8217;t that sound divine?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Mink Chocolates has been in BC since\u00a02007 and specializes in small-batch handmade artisan chocolate bars and original-art bonbons<\/span>. \u00a0You can find Mink Chocolates at 2 locations:<\/p>\n<p>Vancouver: 863 West Hastings Street (cross street Hornby)<br \/>\nSurrey: Morgan Crossing 15775 Croydon Drive<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vancouver continues to win awards. 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