"An Uptown chocolatier known for inventive, occasion-ready confections that reimagines the Dubai chocolate trend with a colorful roster—from a traditional pistachio praline with kanafeh and dark chocolate to playful takes like cerulean Biscoff and purple-hued hazelnut. Offerings include trio packs for sampling, a single Dubai pistachio kanafeh snack bar, and 'Knafeh Kisses'—eight strawberry-chocolate bite-sized pieces shaped like red lips—presented with a strong emphasis on visual presentation." - Brittany Britto Garley
"A Houston shop that emphasizes the jewel-like appeal of bonbons and lets spices take center stage; flavors highlight that spice focus with examples such as strawberry Szechuan peppercorn, garam masala pistachio, five spice praline, and cardamom rose, presented in a variety of shapes and festive boxes." - Monica Burton
"Boutique chocolatier Cacao & Cardamom has unveiled its 2025 Lunar New Year collection of bonbons with varieties inspired by Chinese flavors. Flavors like black sesame ginger, ube vanilla, Five-Spice Praline, matcha, and Strawberry Szechuan are available by the piece or in festive eight- and 16-piece gift boxes (or two-piece boxes available to purchase in a set of 10)." - Marcy de Luna
"Annie Rupani’s holiday advent calendar presents a daily chocolate surprise for December with flavors inspired by cozy, nostalgic tastes—peppermint mocha, banana walnut, Gingerbread Biscoff, cherry cordial, hot cocoa, fig and wine, cinnamon salted caramel, coquito, hazelnut praline, rosemary pinenut—and additional one-of-a-kind flavors created specifically for the collection; pre-order now for shipping on Tuesday, November 26." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Cardamom is one of many ingredients used to enhance the complexity of velvet chocolate varieties available at this upscale shop. Spices like cinnamon, coriander, and cayenne are ground in-house before being folded into a rainbow of chocolate bonbons. Artful creations such as guava tamarind and lychee basil are also treated to coatings of literal candy paint." - Cat Modlin-Jackson