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| - Please let me be clear: This review is for the CHOCOLATE; not the tour, cactus garden, or M&M monstrosity.
I know a lot of people are underwhelmed with the "tour" aspect, and I would have to agree. I have been here at LEAST 20 times in my life, and have seen the convener belts running only twice. Once though I got to see people doing chocolate decoration which was really cool because it is something I try a hand at myself, and so it is nice to see someone else do it.
The chocolate, however, is another story. Ohhhhh the chocolate. I actually am a fan of the renovations that have been done in the last few years. The new "Lounge" area somehow reminds me of something out of the I Love Lucy era. And it features this AMAZING chocolate blended drink that I am convinced is superior to EVERYTHING in the world. Every time I go back and get it again, before I try it I am worried that I have built it up in my mind. But no. It really is just that good.
The chocolates are expensive, but they are ALL great. I have never gotten a dud here, even when I try something completely new. They have a new line of liquor filled chocolates that are amazing. I recommend the Lemon Drop and Cosmopolitan.
Also, if you haven't yet tried it, their Earl Grey chocolate is the BEST of its kind.
There are usually samples offered here, and honestly, if you are nice,you may be able to just ask for one. It really depends on the time of day as to whether or not you get a sample freely, but when you do.....it is heaven.
Go in, enjoy the air conditioning, buy a box of at LEAST 14 chocolates, and try the blended chocolate drink. If you are just visiting The Vegas, it can be a nice break from the strip.
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