Li-Lac Chocolates

This is a little shop in a little neighborhood, and a little bit of the good life during a hike is to stop in simply to inhale the aroma.

...1923 George Demetrious, a native of Greece who studied the art of chocolate making in France, emigrated to NYC and opened his shop at 120 Christopher Street in the heart of Greenwich Village.

...When Demetrious passed away in 1972, he entrusted his recipes and beloved company to Marguerite Walt, his devoted employee of 25 years.  Marguerite carried on Demetrious' high standards for chocolate making until she retired,

selling the business to Edward Bond in 1978... "the quintessential Southern gentleman."  Bond was a Mississippi native and regular patron who purchased dessert items from Li-Lac for his catering businessn. He designed Li-Lac's signature floral packaging.

In 1981, Ed's sister, Martha, joined him in the chocolate-making business.  After Ed's death in 1990, Martha Bond inherited the stewardship.  When rent became too high in 2005 to continue at the Christopher Street location, she had to make the most heart-wrenching decision in Li-Lac's history.  After eight decades, the iconic store was forced to relocate a few blocks north to Jane Street, while the production facility moved to Brooklyn in 2007.  The move was difficult for everyone, but especially sad was moving away from P.S. 3 and St. Luke's Parish, who represented three generations of loyal Li-Lac customers. But our hearts continue to be touched by customers who tell us they have fond memories of stopping by Li-Lac Chocolates on their way home from school! In 2009, Martha retired to Mississippi to be with her beloved grandchildren.

Today, Li-Lac Chocolates is in the hands of long-time customers Anthony Cirone and Christopher Taylor - residents of the West Village and patrons of Li-Lac since the early 1990's.  Anwar Khoder, Li-Lac's Master Chocolate joined the company in 1989 and is today co-owner.  Together this trio represents the fourth generation of Li-Lac owners; and, as their predecessors, they are committed to bringing the finest quality, fresh artisan chocolate to a new generation of chocolate lovers in New York City and everywhere!


http://www.li-lacchocolates.com