Mary Artisan Chocolatier
Assorted Chocolates, Marzipan, Caramels
Founded by Mary Delluc in 1919 and quickly becoming a favorite of royals, sophisticates, philosophers and the bourgeois as a result of location as well as passion for creativity and craft, there may be no Chocolatier more revered than Mary in the history of Belgium, the “Certified Royal Warrant Holder of Belgium” still branded on her boxes in the year 2016.
Truly an intriguing story, the chocolates and confections still not sold in shops outside Belgium with the title of Purveyor to the Royal House of Belgium twice renewed as recently as 1994, Mary Chocolates are now sold in a handful of stores ranging from the Capital to Bruges and Antwerp and following the same artisan traditions now as in history the collection has undoubtedly grown, though classic flavors and smooth textures still predominate.
Largely focused on flat pralines with Truffles and elongated “langues de chat” offered in some variety as well, each Mary store features art deco style and a notable degree of femininity, the prices a touch higher than other nearby shops but undoubtedly justified by the ingredient quality and each confection’s purity.
Custom tailored to serve its well-heeled clientele while also well suited to the tourist, Mary’s staff is without doubt one of the most friendly in a city full of competition and whether one is interested in just a few pieces or a box made to their liking the discourse is likely to cover a wide range of recommendations, €15 netting a total of sixteen items running the gamut from single origin tablets to rich ganache, creamy caramel and a genre-redefining marzipan pieces.
http://www.mary.be/en/