La Maison du Chocolat Marks 25th Anniversary

La Maison du Chocolat, the iconic French chocolatier, celebrated its 25th Anniversary in New York on Oct. 22 with La Nuit du Chocolat, a celebration coinciding with the reopening of its flagship boutique at 1018 Madison Ave. after a major renovation. The new boutique is the first of the company's worldwide locations to feature a new design concept and tearoom.

Celebrating 25 years of continued support in New York, La Maison du Chocolat hosted La Nuit du Chocolat, with free tastings open to the public in its boutiques  at 1018 Madison Ave., 63 Wall St., and 30 Rockefeller Center.  The boutiques served complimentary chocolate, macarons, pastries and its famous hot chocolate.

Nora Hovanesian-Mann, U.S. director of operations for the company, said, "This was the perfect time to renovate the boutique after 17 years since its opening. We are thrilled this exciting project also coincides with the 25th Anniversary of La Maison du Chocolat in the United States."

La Maison du Chocolat introduced vibrant creativity inspired by the vision of Founder Robert Linxe, who changed the way chocolate is savored and enjoyed today. Respect for tradition, fresh interpretations of a proud heritage and exploration of new taste experiences all guide master chocolatier Nicolas Cloiseau — holder of the prestigious title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France, which means Best Craftsman in France — who has applied his inventiveness to La Maison du Chocolat's creations since 2012.

La Maison du Chocolat currently has six freestanding boutiques in the New York / Tri-State area.