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I Want Candy
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
For months the sign, decorated as a giant, old-fashioned lollipop, promised “nuts, candy, gifts …. FUN.” With the former, how could the latter not follow?
Last week, the mystery shop finally opened: Greene’s Fine Foods at 141 East Trinity Place in Decatur. On our way to an after-school scoop of DQ, my daughter and I were sidetracked by the allure of red and green balloons and the “just opened” sign.
Inside, Greene’s is a Willy Wonka-esque emporium of nuts, dried fruits, fudge and CANDY. Lots of it. Jars and jars of it. This place is huge, and it’s the Santa’s workshop of candy. We tried maple fudge and Grand Marnier-dusted chocolate-covered pecans ( an OMG experience).
There’s also daily flavors of frozen yogurt, doled out in three sizes by worker-bee types who are happier than ever to sprinkle raspberry-flavored gummie goos all over your swirl of vanilla or strawberry.
Candy is hot — almost as hot as cupcakes.
Others in the area to try:
A spot I haven’t been able to check out yet, but am intrigued to make it to — Chocolaterie in Douglasville, located in the Avenue Forsyth (GA 400 North at exit 13), where the truffles and chocolates are handmade, plus there are chocolate shots and other imports. As soon as I can get a full tank of gas, I’m headed their way.
Maison Robert has long been a favorite in the area (the original shop opened in 1977) — the amazing chocolates here are hand formed and hand dipped by chef Robert Reeb, a third-generation French pâtissier-confiseur. Easter and Christmas are musts.
Chocolate Pink Cafe always has a few fine chocolates on hand in addition to the incredibly dainty pastries at this Midtown marvel.
Teuscher, the world-renowned Swiss chocolatier, has a shop in Atlanta in Morningside/VA-HI. Try the Champagne truffles made with Dom Perignon. Cheers.
Where’s your favorite local candy store?
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