An Essex County chocolate maker has earned a spot among the top 20 independent chocolate shops in the nation.
As part of the USA TODAY 10Best competition, an expert panel evaluated shops based on “delicious and distinctive chocolates that are made with premium ingredients and infused with unique flavors.”
Vesta Chocolate in Montclair was the only New Jersey business to make the top-20 list, which will soon be narrowed down to 10 after public voting.
“Vesta Chocolate…is a small-batch chocolate maker offering high-quality items like Champagne truffles and unique chocolate barks and bars,” the experts wrote. “With flavors including hibiscus rose, apricot pistachio, and golden latte, their chocolate satisfies cravings you didn’t even know you had.”…