A Nice Cuppa

Max Brenner aka “Chocolate by the Bald Man” … I’m not going to lie, I have had a complete crush on Max for quite some time. I try to find ways to catch a glimpse, hoping I might get invited to a personal tour of his mad science laboratory of chocolates. After all, his philosophy is called “a chocolate love story.”  His principal rule is to teach his “chocolate drinking ceremonies.”   Ok, I am all ears Professor Max.

He has sort of an all year round Santa’s workshop of goodies with style, and kids can start their lessons in the finer things as soon as their milky silky chocolate stained fingers can fit around his “Hug Mugs.” Max Brenner may be international and have lots of other fans, yet I am so utterly magnetized to his 13th and Broadway location, within the mesmerizing Manhattan’s wowie ganache filled Big Apple.  Even the mirror in Max’s says “You look so beautiful today.” He has created a new cacao culture which is utterly lucious.  Thick 50lb slabs of white chocolate, dark chocolates line the lab, along with pearls, non-pareils, skinnies, globs, magnets, mixers and elixirs of the heavenly fudgy to sweet.

The ivory white versions to brown can be found churning in funky clunky nostalgic machines like Wonka. Some are some deluxe chocolate finger paints, which brings me back to the C is for I love Chocolate. A batch of Max’s chocolate power powder in milk or dark is what reminds me of a huge band-aid box! A fun-happy caddy. Chocolate, as far as the inner child, is concerned is definitely a priority first aid boo boo, only remedied by sumptuous rich luxuries. Please say hello to Maxie if you can find the King! I look, I sniff but where is Max? These two which are great for the little ones, are simply one little chocolate kiss from Maxie.

His kingdom is immense and makes a terrific den for first dates too. Light fare is offered as well. Anyone can experience a fondue, even the tea has fresh chocolate luxuriated in Max’s tea. A choctraption-chocolate shake it up voodoo mixer that can be served at the table if you require is magical. Hug a Mug in that funny shape? Did the Domestic Goddess Nigella cook this up like her sculptured measuring cups? Actually Hug a Mug is in the shape of the sacred cacao bean as well as keeping your hands cozy and warm. Little Max is running around the cacao bean cuppa design. Hug a Mug goes for $9.80, available online.  Chocolate Powder in Milk or Dark essential to his chocolate drinking ceremony at $10.80 Dr Max urges that chocolate is healthy. Ok Doc!  My milk or dark discovery, however, is a bit of a sad saga, upon recent munching I uncovered that there really is no Max! He must be a relative of Willy and Santa only seen by the eyes of a child. That is ok, I still love you Max!