 Today the legacy continues with the "chocolat" magic of Nena, their great grandmother, whose dark chocolate delicacies brought both common folk and high society to a tree lined cozy storefront – and, where an espresso, always accompanied the purchase.
While growing up, the girls would always help make the confections… especially during the holidays.
After the death of their beloved Grandmother, they began wondering if folks throughout the United States would appreciate the delicious magical confections, just as Nena had made them.
Indeed, the magic continued…and, in 1995, they began making the chocolates in a tiny little kitchen/storefront in Dana Point, California. The location had virtually no walk by traffic, but soon, just as in olden days… lines grew out the door, with locals walking or riding bicycles towards the chocolat aromas that waft from the tiny store to get the first taste of early morning samples. To their surprise a new clientele joined in, with chauffeurs picking up goodies for the rich and famous. One fine day, that very same year, BON APPETIT, discovered the "magic" and hailed BODEGA as the "International…Chocolate Supreme!"
Throughout the years, BODEGA has been the recipient of many national and international confectionery awards – including the prestigious honor bestowed by National Geographic selecting the little chocolatier as the "#2 In The World!"
Products are still made by hand, and unlike many of the larger chocolate makers, all confections are made in the old-fashioned "small batch" method…meaning, no batch exceeds 100 lbs. Just imagine the Christmas order place by a family for their personal holiday gift giving of over 1 ton!
Today, as in generations ago…all BODEGA confections continue to be made in their secret process, with the strictest adherence to quality. KOSHER.
BODEGA offers a Charitable Donation & Fundraiser Program to local and national Charities, Churches and Temples. A percentage of each sale goes to the selected organization.
More information about our Charitable Donations Program please contact Jene at: jene@bodegachocolates.com |
