Chocolatier Dumon
Assorted Chocolates, Marzipan, Caramels, Truffles
Located down a small staircase in the winding tourist streets of Bruges, Chocolatier Dumon finally answered the question of where was best to acquire gifts for friends back home after a relatively extensive look at Belgium’s artisan Chocolate scene, the range of Tablets, Pralines, Truffles and even Low-Sugar options really quite astounding.
Started by Stephan Dumon in 1992, a small workshop outside Bruges slowly growing into a House with shops in three countries, Dumon ‘Eiermarkt’ occupies a medieval space set below the city streets and now cited by Gault & Millau since 2013 as one of Belgium’s true artisans the quality of the cocoa beans and fillings shows in every item while prices seem bargain basement compared to other internationally expanded places.
Certainly not ADA friendly as relates to disability, but far moreso if discussing the American Diabetes Association, Dumon is one of the few spots seen overseas with a specialty line of low-sugar confections and tasting a few after discussion with the elderly woman who was surprisingly well-versed in medical jargon the taste is really no different from the more traditional treats which were purchased in greater numbers, though those paying attention to texture may notice an overall reduced degree of smoothness.
Opting for Tablets and Truffles for friends back home, Pralines and a few more Truffles saved for a post-lunch treat, Dumon excels as relates to the smoothness of the exterior layers of its creations as much as it does by way of creams, marzipan or ganaches, the options trending a bit more traditional than The Chocolate Line or Darci’s with the Caramel, Pistachio Marzipan, Speculoos and Strawberry Cream particularly impressive.
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