Leonidas, a chocolate boutique and cafe, celebrated their 100th anniversary this weekend by hosting a party at their waterfront location at Canada Place. Leonidas is a Belgian chocolate company, with over 1400 locations across the globe. All the chocolates are imported from Belgium and are made with 100% cocoa butter. Along with chocolates, the store also offers other confectionery treats, ice cream and hot chocolate beverages.
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| Plenty of chocolate eggs in time for Easter! |
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| So many chocolates to choose from. |
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The colourful macarons are certainly eye-catching! |
A chocolate fountain was set up near the front of the store with fruit, Leige waffles and cream puffs for dipping. (I resisted the urge to put a cup under the fountain and just drink the chocolate.) Wine and hot chocolate was also offered as drinks, and small sandwiches and appetizers were brought around.
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| The hot chocolate was to-die for! I tried the milk chocolate, but they also offer white and dark chocolate drinks. |
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| Turkey, goat cheese, avocado and pesto sandwiches. |
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| Goat cheese and walnut sandwiches. |
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| Tomato and cheese skewers. |
Leonidas also carries locally made macarons. I tried the raspberry macaron with chocolate ganache. There are many other flavours to choose from, and they all sounded delicious! The macaron was less sweet than others I have tried, which I really liked.
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| Jeremy of @FoodGays and store co-owner Aisha about to devour a mint chocolate macaron! |
As if a macaron tasting wasn't enough, we also got to try the different chocolates! Because the chocolate is made of 100% cocoa butter, they absolutely melt in your mouth!
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| The team at Leonidas. |
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| Everyone received a chocolate goody to bring home! |
The party was definitely a fun and delicious one. It was very nice to see some familiar faces, as well as meet new friends. Leonidas is a great place to visit if you're ever looking for a treat! Make sure to say hi to Aisha when you're in!
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