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Chicago Chocolatiers: A look at Veruca Chocolates and Chocolat Uzma Sharif.

The best sweets in the Second City

By Crystal Lindell, Abigail Watt
March 11, 2015

It’s no secret that Chicago has a long history of great candy makers, but these days it’s the artisians making their mark on the city, and even the country.

Candy Industry Magazinerecently visited with two Chicago Chocolatiers: Veruca Chocolates and Chocolat Uzma Sharif.

Veruca Chocolates found the spotlight after re-inventing the traditional Hanukkah Gelt coin, and turning it into a Gelt for Grown-Ups, made with premium chocolate and high-end ingredients. And the company has made a name for itself re-inventing old classics. 

As for Chocolat Uzma Sharif, owner Uzma Sharif ties her Pakistani heritage into all of her chocolates, creating truly unique sweets.

 Both represent the Second City in the best way possible. 

KEYWORDS: artisan chocolate Chicago chocolatiers Chocolatier Pakistan

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Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell, Former editor-in-chief of Candy Industry Magazine. While here she has worked on Candy Industry Magazine, Food Engineering Magazine and Food Safety Strategies. She holds a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois – Springfield and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Western Illinois University. And her favorite breakfast is a cup of espresso and Twix bar.
Abigail Watt, Editorial Intern

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