http://portland.citysearch.com/roundup/42802 Where can the best chocolate be found? Chocolate connoisseurs might reply Belgium, San Francisco, or--thanks to Jacques Torres--even New York. But with a slew of new chocolate shops and chocolatiers, Portland has become a top-tier city for chocoholics. Here's a list of our eight sweetest stores for indulging. en Copyright 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:14:05 -0800 http://portland.citysearch.com/roundup/42802 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles This chocolate boutique stocks a wide variety of truffles and bars from local, national, and international purveyors, and also serves up cups of our favorite offering: decadent drinking chocolate. Portland, OR http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/44554277/portland_or/cacao_drink_chocolate.html Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:14:05 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles This charming little neighborhood shop stocks dark chocolates, a handful of fine milk chocolates, salted caramels, flavored truffles, and drinking chocolates and hot cocoas--all perfect ways to cure a chocolate craving. Portland, OR http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/45295526/portland_or/meadow.html Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:14:05 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Find chocolatier Elizabeth Montes' popular handmade chocolates at this cute Northwest shop. Portland, OR http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/42898780/portland_or/sahagun_chocolates.html Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:14:05 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles This independent chocolate shop stocks exquisite handmade, fair-trade, organic chocolates. Portland, OR http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/41940906/portland_or/alma_chocolate.html Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:14:05 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Whatever location you visit, you'll find signature hot chocolate blends and tasty truffles. Portland, OR http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/8466372/portland_or/moonstruck_chocolatiers.html Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:14:05 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles In the back of Square Deal Wine Shop, Steve's Cheese serves up chocolates from Xocolatl de David--including the company's signature bacon truffle. Portland, OR http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/42897621/portland_or/steve_s_cheese.html Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:14:05 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Visit this Pearl District chocolate and coffee shop for artisan chocolates catering to extravagant tastes. Portland, OR http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/45205243/portland_or/sweet_masterpiece_chocolate_coffee_bar.html Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:14:05 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Sweet-tooths flock to this popular dessert shop, particularly for the chocolate delights. Portland, OR http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/35718921/portland_or/pix_patisserie.html Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:14:05 -0800