Looking for a unique experience while visiting Orlando? So was I - on Valentine’s Day while visiting my daughter. What comes to mind when you think of Valentine’s Day? Perhaps flowers and candy? Perhaps chocolate? Yes, indeed.
The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal’s CityWalk is perfect for a Valentine’s Day celebration. Let’s be honest - this place is perfect to visit any day of the year! If I lived closer – I would be sure to visit frequently so I could try practically everything on the menu.
The Chocolate Emporium is a full-service restaurant, bar, and confectionary with a steampunk theme. It is two stories with seating on both levels. The menu offering is tremendous making it hard to choose just one item. Their brunch menu is served all day featuring unique crepes, waffles, French toast, and quiches. Also served are soups and salads, sandwiches and burgers, flatbreads, pasta, and entrees such as steaks, pork chops, and delicious chicken options as well. Unique milkshakes, sundaes, and specialty desserts are offered to fulfill your sweet tooth. (Gluten-Free options are available as well.)
Here are just a few of their unique offerings: Black and Tan Onion Rings (Onion Rings with cocoa ranch dipping sauce.) – Pork Belly Sliders (Caramelized onions, mustard aioli, arugula, chocolate-dipped bacon, pretzel bun).
What was on the menu for us you ask?
For starters, we began with their signature temptation of Warm Chocolate Almond Bread with Salted Carmel butter. We continued our culinary journey with a ½ pound house-made hamburger patty, Colby andouille queso, cheddar cheese, grain mustard on a pretzel bun, and we upgraded our kettle chips to truffle fries. Finally, we pondered how we wanted to finish our heavenly visit, and we decided to add a milkshake for dessert. What did we choose? The Salted Dulce De Leche {Salted Carmel ice cream, dulce de leche, salted pretzels, fresh whipped cream, and chocolate cigars.}
After all these choices, if you are still craving chocolate, visit the confectionary located on the lower level to enjoy later. I give this Emporium two thumbs up.
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