Anyway we finally checked it out last weekend. Aroa is more of a cafe/dessert shop that sells not just chocolates but also pastries, cakes, macarons, and jelly candies.
The chocolates:
The pastries:
The macarons:
The first thing I noticed was that the cakes didn't look as sophisticated for a fine pastry shop. The edges of the cream and sponge were not clean lines and looked amateurish. I have a weakness for cake so I tried a piece anyway. It tasted pretty good just didn't look as nice.
I also tried a piece of the stout chocolate. It was ok. I still love Kee's Chocolates from NYC (oh so good).
Though there were many flavors of French macaroons, the one I had was disgusting. The cookie part didn't taste fresh. The crust was too thick, not crispy on the outside and too chewy. It also tasted too sweet. (The flavor I got was the raspberry chocolate). I didn't try the others so I don't know if this was an exception ...
I stole a sip of the SO's hot chocolate. It was good but not L.A. Burdick good.
Aroa Fine Chocolates
1651 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 425-4988
Chomp Meter:
I like that they had ample seating. Maybe I'll try one of the pastries next time. They have cute mini brioches and muffins etc. But with Flour right next door, I don't know if I'll take another chance on Aroa.
8 comments:
check out Chocolee at 83 Pembroke Street....I'd love to read your review.
hi there- I recently read about Chocolee on chowhound, I have high hopes for that place :) will let u know ...
If you like hot chocolate, try mine out. I love the spicy. If you like hot chocolate, you have to try Mr. (Hot) Chocolate, Jacques Torres. It's great.
Larry's chocolates are great. I agree with you. He has a bistro as well as a chocolate shop. Very nice. I like his restaurant better than Chocolate Springs. The bistro is a feeder to his chocolate shop. I also heard he is opening a store in Cambridge. Good for him.
Making pastries is very hard. There is a great shop on Eagle Rock Road in NJ in East Hanover. Very good. Very.
Oh, and I forgot to mention L.A. Burdick is opening a store in Cambridge. You lucky.
hi mark by chocolate! will check out your chocolates...and the jacque torres next time i'm in nyc!
ps. burdick's in cambridge is already open! :) recently renovated I believe
The chocolate section must be like being in heaven, I mean, just by watching the pictures I already felt the need to be there and devour everything.
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