Founded by Cheryl Sher after 15 years working with wine and chocolate, Bliss in a Bottle creates handcrafted gifts that pair beverage bottles with Belgian chocolate in Columbus, Ohio. Its signature chocolate-dipped bottles can be customized for weddings, corporate events and celebrations, while the company also hosts wine-and-chocolate pairing experiences. The bottle design is protected by U.S. Patent No. D1,098,668.
Brix ChocolateCreated by Ohio pulmonologist Dr. Nick Proia, Brix Chocolate makes chocolate specifically blended to complement wine. Its bars and bite-size pieces begin with single-origin Ghanaian chocolate and are offered in four blends designed to enhance, rather than overpower, a wine’s flavor. Based in the Youngstown area, Brix also prepares personalized chocolate favors and gifts for weddings and other events.POLAND, OH
Coblentz Chocolate CompanyJason and Mary Coblentz began Coblentz Chocolate Company in their kitchen in 1987, building a Walnut Creek, Ohio, chocolatier around handcrafted work and a close connection with customers. Today, visitors can watch artisans hand-dip chocolates through the viewing gallery at the company’s retail store, while businesses can turn to Coblentz for branded chocolate gifts.WALNUT CREEK, OH
Not Just Chocolate NYCHusband-and-wife chocolatiers Sergei and Lena Potekhin handcraft Belgian-chocolate gifts and intricate chocolate designs at Not Just Chocolate NYC. The family-owned shop opened its U.S. flagship in 2019 after years serving European customers; Lena trained at the Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy, and the couple has earned awards in European chocolatier competitions. Now based in New York, the Potekhins are especially known for personalized chocolate cards, figurines, and event favors made by hand in Brooklyn.BROOKLYN, NY
Niagara’s Honeymoon Sweets, LLCFounded in Niagara Falls, Niagara’s Honeymoon Sweets is a family-owned chocolate maker creating hand-poured confections and made-to-order gifts for weddings, businesses, and special events. Led by Mary Ann Hess, the company is especially known for its patented chocolate mold featuring a finely detailed embossing of Niagara Falls, as well as edible chocolate pieces personalized with logos or photographs. Its chocolates are made in small batches for local customers and shipped nationwide.NIAGARA FALLS, NY