One of the best parts about NYC is the food. Anything and everything is at your disposal! While it can be overwhelming to try everything that’s new (or feel like you should because you live here), it’s so amazing when you truly find a new favorite spot. Especially with all the competition, it can be difficult to choose favorites.
The PR team for Stick With Me Sweets emailed me about swinging by the shop to taste some of their chocolates. I had never heard of the shop, but was intrigued. I am so glad I went by and also so mad I went by. This is going to be an extremely dangerous addiction, I believe.
I had no idea what to expect. I think I was picturing sort of run of the mill truffles and chocolates. After watching Matilda one two many times as a kid, I love sampling chocolates. It feels special. Nothing could have prepared me for what I would taste at Stick With Me Sweets.
On the way in… not sure what I’m doing here, but clearly I was sensing some good vibes from this place. How cute is the storefront? If you’re going to judge this sweets shop by the branding alone, it gets an A+.
Are you getting a sugar high from the photos?! These bon bons are no joke. (Don’t worry, we sampled and loved the whoopie pies, too!)
The first thing that struck me was how simply stunning the bon bons are. They were glossy and colorful and oh-so-unique. Each bon bon goes through a three-day process, including getting hand polished.
We tried so many and there was not one that I didn’t love. My two absolute favorites were S’mores (real homemade marshmallow) and the Peanut Butter and Jelly (like a PB&J on toast!) flavors. We also tried/loved: mint chocolate, Yuzu, sea salt caramel, vanilla custard, banana, and praline.
I was surprised at just how different the chocolates were. The flavors are unreal and so true to what you’d expect, but also what you don’t expect. The textures are really just what took these from amazing to out of this world.
I’ve never been so spoiled with chocolates before! I wanted to share the love so I even had a ton shipped to my mom for her to sample. The bon bons are shipped in little boxes that look exactly like books. I was blown away and know my mom will too!
Ahh, everything looks absolutely delicious – I'm so jealous! When I eventually go to NYC, this will definitely be one of my must-see stops! xx, Mikkaela The Southwestern Prepster
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So beyond jealous that you got to taste so many unique looking chocolates! The shop looks amazing and I kind of want to get some shipped to me now 🙂
Annie N Belle
Oh man this looks so yummy and dangerous!!
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Damn, this place looks amazing! It's like a paradise on earth!
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How fun! They looks incredible. Definitely going on my to-do list for next time I'm in NYC.
Laura | Surf & Hydrangeas
Oh my gosh, this place looks amazing! I will have to try it out when I come up this summer again 🙂
Hunter
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My stomach is growling and these are beautiful! I miss NYC food!!
Those chocolates look amazing! I adore your dress too, is it a recent purchase? Can you share any info about it? It looks great on you!
It's from Boden, last year (wore it here: http://www.carlytheprepster.com/2014/07/gingham-shirtdress.html)
BUT, there's a REALLY cute version this year that I may just have to get as well! http://bit.ly/1Ir68YX
Oh my freaking goodness. You just made me crave chocolate at 8:45 in the morning!
Sarah
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This place looks incredible! Great find!
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Mouth watering, seriously. I love that dress, by the way!
Julia // Little Miss Haute Couture
Looks amazing!!!
-Meg
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Those pictures made my mouth water!
xoxo, SS
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Ahh, everything looks absolutely delicious – I'm so jealous! When I eventually go to NYC, this will definitely be one of my must-see stops!
xx, Mikkaela
The Southwestern Prepster
They look delicious! I'm heading to New York in the summer so I'll defiantly check them out!
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Have you been to the Laduree on the UES? It's on Madison in the 60s. How do these compare?
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