Chicago chocolatiers

Former educator opens chocolate shop in Chicago

My Chocolate Soul founder Ramona Thomas shares passion for sweets in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood.

January 18, 2017

After an introductory pastry course at The French Pastry School, Ramona Thomas knew what she wanted to do. She put plans in motion to develop an all-natural sweets business.

Hershey to close Chicago Chocolate World location

Store set to close in January; focus will be placed on larger stores.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 14, 2016

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The Hershey Co. has confirmed plans to close its Chicago Chocolate World store to focus on larger locations, the Chicago Tribune reported

Fannie May remodels Chicago flagship store

Open floor plan offers room for café concept, easier shopping.

Alyse Thompson

December 7, 2016

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The 2,400-sq.-ft. store, located at Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive, now features an open floor plan and simple, elegant décor meant to draw new and repeat customers to the iconic Chicago brand, owned by 1-800-Flowers.

Ghirardelli’s opens Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop in The Wrigley Building

New store features pick-your-own chocolate mixes, decadent ice cream.

Alison Soley

July 1, 2015

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Walk into Ghirardelli’s new Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop, located in The Wrigley Building in Chicago, you’ll be met with two stories of chocolate-y goodness.

Veruca Chocolates: Veruca Salt grows up and opens a chocolate shop

Heather Johnston finds inspiration in a Willy Wonka character, opens Veruca Chocolates in Chicago.

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Crystal Lindell

March 11, 2015

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Heather Johnston always imagined she’d find a career that involved helping people. It’s just that she originally thought she’d be doing it in a hospital instead of a chocolate shop.

Chocolat Uzma Sharif: Perseverance, pragmatism pay off.

Chocolat Uzma Sharif’s bright packaging and Pakistani background put a cultural spin on traditional chocolates.

Crystal Lindell

Abigail Watt

March 11, 2015

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Life in the kitchen is tough, and if 17 years in the culinary industry has taught chef-turned-chocolatier Uzma Sharif anything, it’s that being even tougher is key.