Raaka Chocolates: Raw flavor powers growth

Brooklyn-based bean-to-bar operation finds following for its minimally processed chocolates that emphasize maximizing cocoa bean flavors.

Bernie Pacyniak

November 25, 2014

Meet Nate Hodge, a political speech major and onetime songwriter and vocalist for the alternative folk/ rock band, Tall Stranger. These days, however, he’s writing lyrics for a different life chapter, one that involves overseeing development and production of “virgin” chocolate products at Raaka Chocolate in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Raaka Chocolate christens new plant, retail shop

September 16, 2014

Unroasted bean-to-bar company quadrupulesproduction space and looks to offer tours and classes in Brooklyn’s Red Hook area.

Hipster Sweets: Six Brooklyn chocolate artisans we love

Six Brooklyn chocolate makers show us their sweet side.

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June 26, 2013

Our Brooklyn survey includes six hipster Brooklyn chocolate makers with regional to international reputations. They range in experience from the one-step-removed from the apartment kitchen level production, to having established Food Network star power.

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Raaka Chocolates: Raw flavor powers growth

Raaka Chocolate christens new plant, retail shop

Hipster Sweets: Six Brooklyn chocolate artisans we love

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