Brooklyn has its own Willy Wonka in Jacques Torres
BY JAIME DEJESUS, HEATHER CHIN & HELEN KLEIN
“Chocolate has no age” is the motto of renowned chocolatier Jacques Torres. Since 2000, Torres has opened several chocolate shops around New York City. The company prides itself on real, authentic ingredients that are made in New York in a factory now located at the Brooklyn Army Terminal.
During a recent factory tour, several of Torres’ specialties were presented, all freshly made. The first item on the agenda was soft, rich-tasting chocolate chip cookies ($18). Not only were they warm and large, but after a bite, fresh chocolate oozed into the mouth. They were quite the tasty treat.