If you find yourself in Bozeman with a serious chocolate craving, might I suggest stopping by La Chatelaine, a chocolatier with French roots. They’re located right behind the delicious Cafe Zydeco, so after enjoying some spicy chicken and sausage gumbo, a dash of chocolate may be just the ticket.
My husband and I have stopped into this chocolatier a few times. We would like to go often, but the prices are high. That is not to say they are unreasonable. One decadent square of chocolate will set you back two dollars. Take one bite and you will understand why. You only need one, perhaps you only need half of one.
As Americans, we are conditioned to believe that the King Size Snickers bar is a good deal. Eat one, and you will not feel the same satisfaction that you get after trying one of Chatelaine’s Champagne Truffles, or my personal favorite, the Meyer Lemon square. The ingredients you can fine in their specialties include peppercorn, olive oil, lavender, rose, espresso, blood orange, and so much more. And their chocolates are beautiful. So beautiful in fact, that if one gets scratched, it goes into a “Blemished Chocolates” bag that you can purchase. In the Blemished bag, you get five pieces for five dollars. If you don’t require perfection, this is a good way to go.
I also tried their hot chocolate the other day. Sublime. Everyone in Bozeman and the surrounding area should try this place, at least once.
The latest...