When i learned that there was a dessert-only restaurant in Auckland, i knew i had to visit it. Finding the place was a bit tricky — i passed by it a couple of times, without noticing the small plaque by the entrance. (It is located in a red brick building in Britomart, next to cafes and clothing stores — but the entrance is not from the little “boulevard” in the center of the group of stores, but from a grey and narrow alley-like street on the other side).
Inside, there is a long counter with all sorts of goodies under glass — and a passage along it, that is very narrow; so that only one person can comfortably stand in front of the counter at a time. Then it widens into a decent-size and more-airy-feeling space with tables — so don’t be scared off by the narrow corridor at the entrance!
And in glass cases along that counter were some of the most beautiful-looking treats i have ever seen! (Milse’s website gallery actually doesn’t do them justice, in my opinion.) Colorful morsels of red, green or purple, some translucent, with interesting flavor combinations to match! I bought 6 to go, because i was pressed for time at that point.
I dug into them on my flight back from New Zealand — so the plane’s recirculated air did the flavors no favors. So the varied additives didn’t come across very strongly to me.
These chocolates were more expensive than the ones i got in Wellington — but they make a gorgeous gift for someone who appreciates both the look and the taste of sweet treats!
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