Portland is heaven for anyone who craves chocolate. To find the secret spots and useful tips, follow the guide... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:52:06 +0000 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:00:07 +0000 Cleovero Cacao

414 SW 13th Ave

Portland Oregon 97205 http://www.cacaodrinkchocolate.com -122.68415 45.522803 Portland Perks coupon book includes: one free chocolate shot. Visit Cacao for a personal introduction to our collection of rare and hard-to-find artisan chocolate, and receive a free chocolate tasting kit. The Portland Perks hotel package includes free parking, complimentary continental breakfast for two and the discount-packed Portland Perks coupon book, filled with savings on dining, tax-free shopping, attractions, the arts and more. This exclusive package is only available through <a href="http://www.travelportland.com/special_offers/perks.html">Travel Portland</a>. Cupcake Jones

307 NW 10th Ave

Portland Oregon 97209 503.222.4404 http://www.cupcakejones.net/ -122.681191 45.525335 Great Cupcakes, tasty and delicious, very good stuff, what can I say more? 50 Plates

333 NW 13th Ave

Portland Oregon 97209 503-228-5050 http://www.50plates.com -122.6842339 45.5253003 There's plenty to say about the delicious food and speedy service at 50 Plates. But for the purpose of today's tip, I'd like to focus on their DRINKING CHOCOLATE. The dessert menu, in addition to many chocolate-based confections, offer three types of drinking hot chocolate. The milk is brought to the table pipping hot, next to a frozen stick of fudge. Patrons melt as little or as much as they want of the fudge in the milk. Personally, I dumped the whole thing in the milk the first time, and found it a bit too sweet. Now I'm using 2/3 of it. Enjoy! Sahagun

10 NW 16th Ave

Portland Oregon 97209 +15032747065 http://www.sahagunchocolates.com -122.6872262 45.5230488 Elizabeth Montes uses local ingredients, including her dad's jalapenos, to make small, fun, crazy good truffles. The shop is easy to miss, tucked in a small side street, but it's worth the trip. Watch out for limited hours of operation. Pix Patisserie

3402 SE Division St

Portland Oregon 97202 503-232-4407 -122.629373 45.504579 Pix Patisserie makes the most divine blue cheese truffles. Seriously! The blue cheese is surrounded by a dark chocolate crust then dipped in cocoa powder. Unbelievably good. Alma Chocolates

140 NE 28th Ave

Portland Oregon 97232 5035170262 http://www.almachocolate.com -122.637239 45.5241967 Is it a sin to eat a Virgin Mary made of dark organic chocolate, and covered with hand-brushed edible gold? If so, see you in hell. Sweet Masterpiece

922 NW Davis St

Portland Oregon 97209 +15032210055 http://www.sweetmasterpiecechocolates.com -122.6803755 45.5244219 If you like raw chocolate, and/or if you have diabetes and are looking for a sugar-less version of your favorite truffle, this is your shop. They also do a great job combining spices and chocolate (especially ginger, cinnamon, and hot pepper). Note that their hot cocoa and many mochas are a nice touch in winter!