Boston - November 17, 2006

The House That Chocolate Built

Choco Choco House Opens

Charlie: Grandpa, Grandpa! I’ve won the Golden Ticket.

Grandpa: It’s a miracle!

Charlie: Right? But instead of visiting creepy old Wonka, we’re headed to that pristine little place called Choco Choco House.

Grandpa: Why, Charlie, stop imagining things. That’s nothing but a factory hidden in Somerville.

Charlie: Not anymore, old man. They’ve moved the whole operation into a tiny shop on Pembroke in the South End. Now choco-wiz Aliya Wali and her helpful elves are pumping out precious purse- and shoe-shaped sweets, plus creamy truffles and crunchy turtles for everyone.

Grandpa: Now that’s a wonder indeed.

Charlie: Darn right. And for the holidays, they’ll be making an eggnog truffle in addition to those delicious goat cheese and Jamaican curry ones.

Grandpa: But, Charlie, what about your teeth?

Charlie: It’s hopeless, pops. With chocolate this cool, my sweet tooth is as good as Gloop-ed.

Choco Choco House, 83 Pembroke, South End (617-718-0946 or chocochocohouse.com).