October is a good month to discover Boulder’s sweet side. Leaves turn gold along Pearl Street, afternoons grow cooler, and chocolate becomes a reason to interrupt a downtown walk.
At Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, caramel apples and fudge offer familiar temptations. Farther west, Piece, Love & Chocolate brings the pleasures of a European-style boutique: handcrafted chocolates, rich desserts, and something special to take home.
These storefronts introduce a larger story. Over roughly three decades, Boulder’s food entrepreneurs have helped change how Americans think about chocolate, bringing premium flavors and different ingredient choices into everyday shopping…