PANACHE CHOCOLATIER - GRAND OPENING

 

What's sweeter than spending International Chocolate Day surrounded by chocolates! Panache Chocolatier laid out quite the spread with their chocolatey creations, to celebrate their reopening and their wins at the International Chocolate Salon! Panache Cholcatier creates hand-crafted artisan chocolates, which are available at their brick and mortar store, in the boutique shopping district - park Place, in Leawood, Kansas. 

Panache Chocolatier is known for its attention to detail, and for its high-quality ingredients. Their chocolate is sourced from Colombia and Belgium, to create their signature blend. From spicy chocolate to truffles, from chocolate popcorn to chocolate bars and so much more. Every chocolate creation is hand-dipped and made in small batches which accounts for its exclusive taste. 

“It is gratifying to have our small-batch chocolate bars and spicy chocolate bars recognized with top honors from The International Chocolate Salon,” says Julie House, co-owner of Panache Chocolatier. “And, especially given the challenging circumstances of the past year, to be named as one of the country’s best chocolatiers is a tremendous honor. But perhaps what is most humbling is the unwavering support of our customers and Kansas City.” It was so wonderful to meet Julie and Derric House, the owners of Panache Chocolatier, and hear about their inspiring journey. 

Speaking of attention to detail, every edible flower in these chocolate barks has been painstakingly paced with a tweezer. I can tell it was almost too pretty to bite into. Panache Cholcatoer uses no artificial flavors, or dyes, or preservatives in their choclates, or to make them glisten and shine. 

It was so amazing to learn of all of their collaborations with other Kansas City local businesses - be it Amigoni Wine, or Roasterie Coffee, or even Verdigris bar. I might be biased towards the amazing truffles which featured Amigoni Wines. Well, the chocolates were paired with a few wines from Amigoni winery, for the evening. They also pair chocolate and coffee, chocolate and bourbon, if you were planning a special occasion or a date night! 

It was so wonderful to taste some yummy chocolates with my family! As a family, we are huge chocolate fans, so the evening just got sweeter.  My husband loves his dark chocolates, and I and my daughter love our milk chocolates. I must add though that the dark chocolate at Panache, might have made me a convert. It's such a beautiful blend of Colombian d Belgium chocolates, that it will have you reach out for more. 

And of course, a sweet evening only got sweeter, when you meet some of your favorite fellow influencers! The pandemic has been hard, and its so nice to meet everyone slowly again. 

I will surely be back soon to pick up some more handmade chocolates!