Best Of MenuPages Reviews: Chocolate

We may not do reviews at MenuPages, but our legions of users are all over that. Here are three of interest.

We had chocolate on the brain today, what with the AP picking up the chocolate/cocoa butter substitution story, and serendipitously enough, three reviewers talked about their positive chocolate experiences this past week. None of the reviews, by the way, are for bakeries. Let us go through them in chronological order:

On 7/31, “Luis” couldn’t get enough of his dessert at Roy’s:


Roy’s serves the best chocolate souffle I have ever had. You have got to try it. The appetizers and entrees are definitely tasty; could use a bit more seasoning though. The place is elegant but not over the top and their outdoor area is beautiful. Have dinner but definitely save room for dessert.


We love getting blown away by a fabulous dessert at the end of an enjoyable meal. It’s not hard - sugar has a direct pathway to the brain, and it’s pretty obvious why a great dessert sticks in memory more easily than a great appetizer (it’s last)


Meanwhile, on 8/3, “Merle” reported the following about Gibson’s Steakhouse:

My friend was here from LA and my daughter decided to take me, friend and her sister out to Gibsons for a real lunch treat .
I must tell you it was such a pleasant afternoon. Our table was perfect and our main waiter, David, was a gem. So cute and funny ! The food (tenderloin sliders-YUM) were delicious!!!! The bread on the table was scrumptious and the steaks melted in your mouth. We shared a delicious hot fudge sundae for dessert. The hot fudge was outstanding. I come from Wisconsin where we specialize in custard ice cream and hot fudge - and I feel that I am an expert on hot fudge. Gibson’s was fab !!!! My compliments to the Chef, ambiance of Gibson’s and David the waiter.


Ah, there’s nothing like getting special treatment. This personal relationship between chef and customer definitely trumps the importance of authenticity in sushi. On the other hand, chocolate sushi might very well be the next big thing.

We’ve saved the best for last. Note that every positive chocolate experience happens during dessert. Just a few minutes ago, we got a note from “Anonymous” about Bentonara entitled “We’re Regulars,” a claim borne out in the review:


This sushi is incredible! My boyfriend eats at Bentonara three to five days a week and I have been twice in one day before. The owners are super friendly, laid back, and helpful. One day I was craving chocolate and as a joke Jesse the owner put Andes chocolates in a sushi roll. We go here very often and would HIGHLY recommend it to sushi lovers!!!


Ah, there’s nothing like getting special treatment. This personal relationship between chef and customer definitely trumps the importance of authenticity in sushi. On the other hand, chocolate sushi might very well be the next big thing.

We’ve saved the best for last. Note that every positive chocolate experience happens during dessert. Just a few minutes ago, we got a note from “Anonymous” about Bentonara entitled “We’re Regulars,” a claim borne out in the review:

Gibson’s Steakhouse [MenuPages]
Gibson’s Steakhouse [Official Site]

Bentonara [MenuPages]
Bentonara [Official Site]

[Photo: Or maybe Chocolate Sushi was already the next big thing a long time ago]

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Best Of MenuPages Reviews: Chocolate