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"The Chocolate Shop" (as its commonly known) is a throwback to the good old-fashioned candy store, but it has a few twists.
In addition to vintage sweets and Canadian treats, they also offer a product you're unlikely to find elsewhere. One of their top lines is made by a company called Hotlix. Scorpions, meal worms, crickets, ants and butterflies are a few of the surprise ingredients that Hotlix uses to create their popular products. Preserved inside each sweet lollipop, be it orange, lime, green apple or grape, is a little critter. If you're not a lollipop fan, they also offer bugs dipped in chocolate. Savory Crick-ettes and Larvets, available in flavors like salt and vinegar, bacon and cheddar, and sour cream, are a good choice for those looking for a light protein-laden snack.
Tom Margarucci, owner of Bella Mia tells me that they are a hot item. "You'd be surprised," he said. "Women buy them more than men. It's really like a 70/30 split. Most people buy them on a dare, but we end up with people that really like them."
These are a great conversation starter, gag gift (literally), or a treat for the brave gourmand of your group.
Bella Mia Chocolate Shop 1096 Hertel 447.0922
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viking
Chef Roo must be a regular customer ( see interview) , if he isn't someone must tell him of the products offered. I will try this shop but absolutely will stick with the usual.
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Guitar Man
I'm with you Viking. That's some bizarre offerings!!!!!
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dcoffee
Guess what else, now they have a website! More content is on the way, this is just a startup site, just in time for Valentines Day!
BellaMiaChocolate.com
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Katherine Boyd
I had the chance to visit Bella Mia's and I can't get enough of this shop! Beware : The bug candy is freaky!!!! A great variety of chocolates and candy ( charlie chapmans are my personal fav). It was like stepping back in time.....absolutely my favorite little chocolate shop!.......great service too !! I'll be back :)
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