Husband-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.
Meyers ChocolatesMeyers Chocolates is a family-owned New York confectioner making hand-crafted chocolates, with every piece hand-molded or hand-dipped by Master Chocolatier Peter Calogero and Chocolatier Mary Meyers Calogero. Begun by Donald and Agnes Meyers in their Camden home, the business opened its first store in 1983 and now continues under their daughter and son-in-law. Meyers also creates personalized chocolate bars and gift baskets for occasions ranging from weddings to corporate events.ONEIDA, NY
Sugar, Butter, ChocolateHusband-and-wife chefs Daniel and Karniyati Kleinhandler founded Sugar, Butter, Chocolate after meeting at New York’s three-Michelin-starred Jean Georges. From their Brooklyn shop, they reinterpret childhood favorites with a chef-driven mix of classic and modern technique, including custom desserts for celebrations and sweets made for retail partners.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
Sweet Designs ChocolatierFor 30 years, Sweet Designs Chocolatier has made handmade gourmet chocolate confections in Lakewood, including its distinctive Chokolatine collection of hand-painted chocolates inspired by artists and displayed like small works of art. Founded by European immigrant Ines Rehner, the woman-owned business makes its chocolates in-house in the European tradition, with artists and master chocolatiers working together on flavors, presentation and event favors.LAKEWOOD, OH