Elizabeth Anne Logan McDaniel-Maitre Chocolatier, Certified Specialist of Wine, and owner of LaRue Fine Chocolate. Thank you Jackie Marshbanks Ellison for the lovely photograph.
The Sweet Kentucky-bourbon, caramel, and sea salt in dark chocolate.
The bar area came together with the help of so many talented people. Custom concrete countertops made by Sean McDaniel, Elizabeth’s husband. Bar shelving brackets made by local artist Ryan Callaway. The wine dispenser is courtesy of my awesome friends at The Community Tap. The beautiful mural of a cocoa pod on the opposite wall was painted by Mary Barron, Elizabeth’s Mother-in-law.
Those of you that have bought my chocolates know that I often call the truffles “tiny little labors of love” because that is what they are to me. Creating this space has been a true labor of love. I have had so many people step up and help that it makes my heart full. I hope when you come visit and enjoy some bourbon or bubbles paired with some bonbons that you feel how much love and time and effort has gone into Suite B115.