This evening I had every intention of going out to a bar and even a little jazz sesh with a few of my friends, so I could offer you all an exciting story, but just as I finished getting ready, which if you know me at all is a dreadfully long and grueling process, they cancelled on me! Well, one of them did. Luckily, my other girlfriend (from London!), was still willing to go out, even just for a late dinner. Fast forward an hour, and low and behold, I give you Max Brenner, the real chocolate factory. It is a quaint little restaurant with an indulgent dessert menu and chocolates for days. You may have seen it in Vegas or elsewhere; it is not exclusive to New York, but it is new to me and also my heaven, and probably my friend from home, Kelsey's hell (For whatever reason, she has some brain malfunction that makes her not like chocolate. Whatever, her loss. I still love you, Kels!). Here are a few photos from this evening.
These are just a portion of the adorable treats they have for sale. Aren't they just darling?
This was my dessert of choice, banana split waffles with caramelized bananas, vanilla ice cream, sugar krispies, milk chocolate ganache, and choco-pops. Maybe I've been watching too much Gossip Girl re-runs lately, but I have had a major craving for waffles the last few days. I refuse to purchase junk groceries, because I know if I have them at my place, I will eat them all in one day. However, when I go out to eat, which is a rarity (trust me), I do like to treat myself to a food coma. Mission accomplished.
Hey, you listen here. Chocolate is good for you. Ain't that the truth.
Signage in the foyer reads, "I invite you to watch, smell, and taste my love story."-Max
Finally, here are two actual vats of 100% pure chocolate. I'm sure Augustus is stuck in the pipes somewhere as well.
keep em coming. i imagine you floating down the chocolate river in the wonkatania as we speak!
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