Willy Wonka & Max Brenner

While visiting NYC on my last layover I did a lot of really fun things. But probably my favorite thing was visiting this chocolate restaurant. It was like being inside Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. My female flight attendant co-workers were also very much pleased with this establishment - stating how dangerous this place could be during certain times of the month. The chocolate was so delicious that I have been craving it ever since! Not just your ordinary cocoa beans. Here's a little blurb about his shops:

"Max Brenner was established in Israel in 1996 and his main idea was to design a new chocolate culture. Through his unique product line, you will become familiar for the first time, with the flavours and aromas of cocoa beans from different origins. You will experience many aspects of the hot chocolate drinks and discover traditional as well as modern innovative utensils designed for the hot chocolate ceremony. You will also enjoy traditional chocolate candy recipes as well as modern ones, mixed with lavender flowers, cardamom and black pepper. Max has developed new ways to consume chocolate. The "Suckao" is a special cup with a metal straw and candle underneath that was designed for preparing and drinking thick hot chocolate with a smooth creamy texture."