Amanda ("Lilly") and Joshua Montague are the owners and creators of Lilly's Handmade Chocolates, which resides in Tremont. This atmosphere of her store is the closest feeling of Paris that Cleveland has to offer!! Ms. Montague is a graduate of Johnson & Wales' culinary program. She mastered her craft at home and then took to retail!! Joshua (her husband) is the executive chef at the nearby Tremont Tap House.
When you first walk into Lilly's, you are struck by two things;
1. It is VERY clean and sterile - yet warm and inviting!
2. Lilly's hot pink theme - from the walls to her hair.
The retail space is very tastefully done!! The store has hardwood floors, the West wall is painted black and has hot pink wallpaper stripes (Lilly imported the wallpaper from England - it was not cheap but it is very chic!), the East wall is lined with beers (I didn't get a good look at the beers but they all looked very different and interesting!), and in the middle of the room is an Icarus Lamp Fixtuer! I am addicted to this light fixture. (Two reasons: the Greek in me, the Greek Mythological tale of Icarus and the airiness of the fixture!!!) The counter features her handmade chocolate truffles - they are hand painted and displayed like little diamonds in a case!! Finally - there is Lilly herself - she is a cross between Gwen Stephanie and Lilly Allen! The hot pink hair for sure but also a strong sense of self/personal style!! The space, smells, and warm welcome instantly make you want to try every chocolate and become a daily patron!
Lilly offers a variety of handcrafted truffles - 19 to be exact (approx. HA) The names of the truffles are as fun as her store; ie: Southern Gentleman, Midnight, Ruby, and Breakfast are just a couple! My personal favorite was the key Lime Truffle!! OMG - It was like eating pie but in heaven! The chocolates are simply divine because they are made fresh daily, without artificial additives, flavorings, or preservatives, the chocolates are amazing. A box of six pieces goes for $11, a dozen for $22, or 15 for $27.
Lilly Handmade Chocolates
761 Starkweather Avenue
216-771-3333
www.lillytremont.com
Hours are:
Tuesday through Thursday: noon to 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: noon to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The shop is closed Mondays.
Go and try it - it is the most romantic place!!!!!

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