What’s your favorite food on Valentine’s Day? For many, it’s chocolate. Yes, chocolate is a food group all its own — any chocoholic knows that.
Whether you’re looking to satisfy your own chocolate craving or splurge on your sweetheart, check out The Hot Chocolatier, 201 W. Main St. This place is a chocolate lover’s dream come true, from the hand-crafted truffles lining the front case to the peanut butter mousse and layers of chocolate cake showcased elsewhere.
The business is a testament to the success of Chattanooga’s Business Development Center, where owners Wendy and Brandon Buckner began in 2008.
“The center gave me the chance to finally open my business and start creating products,” said Wendy, who received her training at the prestigious French Pastry School in Chicago.
While operating under the auspices of the BDC, there was no storefront, but the couple sold their chocolates from their shop deep within the giant center, as well as at Chattanooga Market.