You will find Le Rouge Chocolates by Aarti in a small shop in downtown Westport, Connecticut and you will be surprised. Her creations are beautiful, and quite delicious, and also unusual. Aarti Khosla grew up in India and has lived in London and Hong Kong, among other places, and has taken the culinary delights she has encountered around the globe as inspiration.

She'll give you a sample if you walk in---maybe several to try. They're hard to resist. I'm particularly fond of her truffles, little bite-sized portions of deliciousness in a wide array of flavors: rose, saffron, cardamom, wasabi, chai, guava chili, caramel, and so on. I'm also a big fan of her signature chocolate hearts---and she donates a portion of the proceeds from those to charity, so I can feel both virtuous and generous when I buy a bunch of them and give them to friends. You won't go wrong with her chocolate-covered fruit or her nut clusters, either. (Her cakes are reputed to be most excellent but I haven't tried ordering one...yet!)

If you're in the area, definitely stop by. If you aren't, do not worry, as she will ship around the US (and has limited shipping to other countries--ask!).

HOURS:

Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

ADDRESS:

190 Main Street, Westport CT

CONTACT:

(203) 293-6106

lerouge.aarti@gmail.com

https://lerougebyaarti.com/

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