By Ms. Taste
Where do you go for a top notch chocolate experience in Darlinghurst?
For Mr. Taste and I, the answer is simple – the Terrace Lounge at Boon Chocolates.
Boon has become a bit of a local legend in the short few months it has been open. Run by brother and sister team Alex and Fanny Chan, the chocolate shop and lounge has a reputation for handmade sweets made from fresh quality ingredients sourced both locally and abroad. Boon is also passionate about giving back to the community through supporting such initiatives as Opportunity International Australia.
Hot Dark Chocolate with Chocolate Mousse and Praline $7
All hot drinks at Boon are served with a shot of chocolate mousse and a praline du jour. A three course chocolate degustation, if you will.
During our particular visit, we choose the dark hot chocolate. It is wonderfully rich and chocolaty – not ‘watery’ like ones we’ve had at San Churro and Lindt Cafe. The mousse is just as smooth and has a beautiful emolient texture that leaves you wanting more (one shot just isn’t enough). Our praline du jour is the jewel toned ‘Mira’, a white chocolate ganache infused by mountain pepper berry and strawberry. This has got to be my favourite chocolate at Boon.
Chocolate Waffles with Hot Chocolate Sauce and Ice Cream $10
My Choco-Art
Our order of chocolate waffles arrive with a side of warm chocolate sauce that you pour yourself. The waffles were a little stale for my liking, but the vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate sauce do pull the dessert together. That said, it still doesn’t compare to my favourite chocolate waffles at Max Brenner.
View from the Terrace Lounge balcony
While the desserts may be the highlight at Boon, enjoying a bit of sunshine and people watching sure completes the experience.
Take home treat - 5 chocolates $12
Boon Chocolates
251 Victoria Street
Darlinghurst
# 02 9356 8876
www.boonchocolates.com.au
Open from Tues – Wed (12 noon – 8:30pm)
Thurs- Sat (12 noon – 10:30pm)
Sunday (12 noon – 7pm)
Closed on Mondays
