Catching up

Those that know me know that I am really terrible about bragging on myself. But apparently when you win #1 Chocolate Shop in America, you are really supposed to talk about that more than I am actually doing. So, thank you all so very much for taking the time out of your day, everyday, to vote for us. It is truly such an honor to receive this national attention. It was just really an honor to have been nominated the past 3 years, to be in such amazing company with other fabulous chocolate shops across our country, and to have placed in the Top 5 in 2023 and 2024…but to win it in 2025 is just really awesome and we are all so very grateful.

If you have had my chocolates, you know that the focus is just on having a beautifully layered, perfectly balanced tasting experience. We aren’t doing anything splashy-there are no chocolate sculptures at LaRue and you won’t see a bonbon with 8 different colors on it. We want you to taste, experience the love and thought that went into each of the creations, and enjoy. We want each bite to take you on a journey, tell you a story, or simply put a smile on your face.

We didn’t just win #1 Chocolate Shop in America because of our amazing chocolate truffles, we won because I have a fabulous staff. I am so lucky to have just some of the loveliest human beings working for me…from my very talented chocolatier, Toni, to my awesomesauce front of house team that makes our guests super fun cocktails, helps you decide which chocolates you should enjoy, and picks out a perfect bottle of champagne for you to take home.

My heart is full. As always, thank you so much for your support. We appreciate you all so much and we wouldn’t be here without you. We hope to see you soon.

Take care,

Elizabeth

Women and Bourbon event

https://bourbonwomen.org/eventbrite-event/chocolate-and-bourbon-together-a-sweet-treat/

Please vote for us!!

LaRue Fine Chocolate has been nominated as one of the best chocolate shops in America and you can help us place, or even possibly win, by voting everyday until Monday June 26th!!

https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-chocolate-shop-2023/larue-fine-chocolate-greenville-south-carolina/

November 2022

So many fun things....

First off, can y'all believe it's November?? This year has flown by.
Please keep us in mind for your holiday gifting needs. Our chocolates make lovely presents for friends, family, employees, clients, customers, and hostess gifts. Also, if you are looking for something to do with out of town guests over the holidays please come visit us!
On Tuesday November 15th we will be welcoming Chris Schultz of Avant Partir Distributing to educate us on the wines of Slovenia and Croatia-two places I have always wanted to visit but haven't made it to yet. We will have some wines and some snacks and it will be a great way to spend a Tuesday evening. the tickets are available:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-the-wines-of-slovenia-and-croatia-tickets-463630550457
THURSDAYS
We have brought back Naked Pasta Thursday Night Lasagna! Every Thursday evening come in and join us from 5-8:30 for lasagna, salad, and SC Bakeroom bread. You know you don't want to cook on Thursday. Let us handle it.
FRIDAYS
Friday Flights, try 3 different wines for $13.00 all day.
SATURDAYS
Civilized Saturday. We open a fancy bottle of bubbles that we would never pour by the glass, and you get to enjoy a glass or two. Think Veuve Clicquot for $18.00 a glass....it is pretty great.
MONDAY-SATURDAY 3:00-7:00
Come sit down and order a bottle of wine to enjoy and we will bring you a free snack!! This is such a fun way to end your work day with coworkers or meet up with friends late afternoon.
DATE NIGHT PACKAGE TO GO
1 Charcuterie Board
1 Six piece box of chocolates
1 Bottle of wine
$55.00
This is perfect for a date night, meeting up with friends, or just a laid back dinner.
For this please call ahead at 864-263-7083 or email staff@laruefinechocolate.com

Okay, I think that's all I have to say for now. Please join us for the wine tasting next Tuesday and we will see you soon I hope!
Elizabeth Logan McDaniel

Being thankful

I am so very thankful for everyone that has showed their support for LaRue Fine Chocolate these past few years…and especially since opening our location in April 2020.

If you haven’t been in yet, please come visit us soon! We’d love to see you.

Get your orders in now for the holidays. Our chocolates make great hostess gifts!!

August and everything after...

August and everything after

Hello!
I hope everyone is having a really lovely summer. Fall is fast approaching and folks will be returning to town and settling into a routine. Don't be sad, LaRue is here for you...chocolate really does make most things better.
We have a couple of fun events coming up at the end of the month.
The first one is a tequila tasting on Tuesday August 24th at 6:30! Jules Sweatt will be joining us with her fabulous portfolio of tequilas.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tequila-tickets-163881607299
The return of Boozy Brunch Book Club on Saturday August 28th at Noon. Gosh we love this event so much! The lovely Ashley Warlick will be returning to tell us about her favorite books right now. Included in your price is brunch, paired beverages, and one paperback book of your choosing from the selection. It is always such a fun time. I hope you can join us.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boozy-book-club-brunch-tickets-159678995173
I'd tell you about our Euphoria Event with Mission Grape on Thursday September 16th, but it sold out really quickly so there's that. If you've never attended a Euphoria event you should really check it out. It is always a good time. https://euphoriagreenville.com/
On Tuesday October 5th we will be having an educational Sherry tasting with Tio Pepe Gonzalez Byass portfolio. Sherry is delicious and versatile and this tasting will be a great way to educate yourself! Look for the link soon on my Instagram site or on Eventbrite.
We hope to see you real soon at LaRue! Please join us for a cocktail or a coffee and some chocolates! Open 12-9 Wednesday-Saturday.
Thanks for your continued support!!
Elizabeth Logan McDaniel

Summer 2021!!

Summer Events are here.

Hello! This week we celebrate one whole year of having people come into our space. It feels really good. So thank you. Thanks for showing up. Thanks for buying chocolates and wine and gift certificates and cheese boards and cocktails and flowers. Thanks for telling everyone you know about us. Thanks for bringing in your friends, spouses, relatives, clients. These past 14 months have certainly driven home the idea of community and that it truly does take a Village. Please keep on telling everyone you know and bringing in all those people...we can't do it without you.
Tomorrow, June 16th, we kick off Whiskey Wednesday. Every Wednesday we will feature at least one whiskey paired with a bonbon.
We have started offering Mimosa Flights on Saturday!! And oh my goodness they are so yummy! I have also been making Sangria Slushies and Negroni Slushies. Come try them out and let me know what you think!
Thursday June 24th, we welcome Resident Dogs into our kitchen. Meredith makes the BEST hot dogs. One of my favorite pairings in my life has been a chorizo dog with a glass of rose. We will be offering a rose flight that afternoon and evening!!
We will be welcoming Danny Baker with Mission Grape Wines back on Tuesday July 20th to taste some amazing things in his portfolio paired with some food and bonbons. Tickets are now available on Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-tasting-with-mission-grape-tickets-1596820603411(50%)
Boozy Brunch Book Club is BACK on Saturday August 28th and we cannot wait to see what the lovely Ashley Warlick has to recommend for us to read next. If you are a reader and you have not attended one of these brunches, here is what you are missing....three course brunch paired with beverages, Ashley Warlick-local author with M Judson Bookstore and Greenville Writeshare- talking about her favorite books right now, AND you get to take home one of the paperback books she has suggested. It is a really fun time!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boozy-book-club-brunch-tickets-1596789951731(50%)
We hope you have a fabulous summer! We hope you are going out and supporting all of our local businesses and farmers markets! We hope you are getting to hug people again and spend time with the people you love. We hope you are getting to breathe deeply and enjoy this life.
We hope to see you soon...
Thank you so much for your continued support,
Elizabeth McDaniel

May!

May! Mother's Day and Tasting Events

Happy Spring 2021 y'all,
This year is flying by.
May 1st kicks off the TD Saturday Market on Main Street in Downtown Greenville. We are so very fortunate to have been chosen again to participate. We will be there May 1, 8, 15, 22 and June 5, 12, 19, 26. We will return in September. The Farmer's Market is such a great way to go out and support your local farmers and makers. Please show up and support them. They are counting on you.
Monday May 3rd is our Bubbles and Bon Bons tasting at 6:30. Lauren Baisley with McCarus Wine will be joining me with her excellent champagnes and sparkling wines. Here is the link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bubbles-and-bon-bons-celebrating-mom-tickets-151366588541
Also, Monday May 3rd is our cutoff for preorder flowers and gift baskets for Mother's Day. Here is the link for that preorder:
http://www.laruefinechocolate.com/store-1
Wednesday May 5th, Cinco de Mayo, we will have margarita specials, tequila flights, guacamole, and chips and salsa...yeah yeah, I know I am a chocolate bar, but I make a mighty fine margarita.
Please keep in mind that we are not open on Sundays, so plan to shop for or celebrate with Mom on the 6th, 7th, or 8th!
We are also kicking off a feature wine of the month in May. We decided to feature Lorenza Rose because they are a Mother/Daughter team in California. The wine is beautiful. It is a blend of 40% Mourvedre, 28% Carignan, 16% Grenache, 16% Cinsault. Our regular retail price on it is $21.00. In May we will be selling it for $19.00/bottle and if you would like to buy it by the case we will be offering it for $17.00. If you would like to try it before you buy it we will be pouring it as a feature for $12.00/glass.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Elizabeth Logan McDaniel, owner LaRue Fine Chocolate

UPCOMING EVENTS AND EASTER

We have 2 really fun events coming up!

On Saturday March 27th at Noon we will be hosting our Boozy Brunch Book Club. What is this? Our friend, Ashley Warlick-local author, comes in to talk to us about her favorite books right now. Included in the price of your ticket is brunch paired with beverages and one paperback book of your choosing from the selection Ashley talks about. It’s a really great time and a lovely way to choose your next book!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boozy-book-club-brunch-tickets-142576001659

On Tuesday March 30th we will be welcoming our neighbors for a chocolate tasting paired with their beverages. Carolina Bauernhaus will be guiding you through the beer portion and Six and Twenty Distillery will be talking about their small batch liquors.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wont-you-be-my-neighbor-tickets-144878071211

Easter is hippityhoppitying right at us on Sunday April 4th. Next week we will have bunnies and peanut butter eggs and large painted eggs available in the store for sale.

Please remember that we are open 12-9 Wednesday-Saturday. We are still requiring face masks upon entering and anytime you are standing and we are operating at half capacity for safety. Thank you fro your supoort!

Christmas is Coming

We have 3 weeks until Christmas!

Saturday December 5th-TD Holiday Market Main Street 9-1 AND Makers Collective Holiday Pop-Up 2909 Old Buncombe Road 10-4

Saturday December 12th-Last TD Holiday Market 9-1 AND Travelers Rest Very Merry Christmas Market 12:30-4

Saturday December 19th- Swamp Rabbit Holiday Flea 11-4

And of course, please come see us at 556 Perry Avenue Wednesday-Saturday 12-9. We will be offering some holiday hours the 2 weeks before Christmas.

Upcoming tastings and events!

We are running a raffle through the end of September and 100% of the sales go to The Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Tickets must be purchased with cash at LaRue. Raffle prizes include a Solo Fire Pit, Yeti Camp Chair, Cooler, Chocolate boxes.

There are still a few tickets left for The Boozy Brunch Book Club this Saturday September 26th. Purchase through Eventbrite. October will bring more tastings! Cava tasting with Mata Winery on Wednesday October 14th and the second installment of Boozy Brunch Book Club on Saturday October 24th.

We are back at the TD Saturday Market for the Fall and we will also be part of the Makers Collective PopUp SHop.

Come see us at 556 Perry Avenue Wednesday-Saturday 12-9

WE ARE OPEN!!!!!

Oh my goodness do you have any idea how long I have been waiting to type out that line, WE ARE OPEN? It feels like forever, and that’s a mighty long time. But we are in our first week of being open and it feels pretty good. It has been lovely to see people in the space enjoying wine and desserts. I hope you can come see us soon. We are open Wednesday -Saturday from 12-9.