The brainchild of Shlomo Avdoo, real estate mogul and lover of all things chocolate, and Joseph Whaley, owner of 5th Avenue Chocolatier and master truffle creator, Chocolate Works instantaneously became the talk of the entire UWS neighborhood. The variety and extensive collection of chocolates, from the traditional (the signature 5th Avenue truffle) to the eclectic (chocolate martini olives) and unique (chili infused chocolate nibs), is one never seen before under one roof. In addition, Chocolate Works carries a full line of candies, nuts, and dried fruits for those (dare we say) non-chocolate fans. In addition to their in store retail business, Chocolate Works offers their “party like a CHOC star” birthday packages as well as a weekly selection of workshops for both children and adults.