VENCHI FINE ITALIAN CHOCOLATES OPENS FIRST CHOCOGELATERIA IN NEW JERSEY
New Boutique Now Open At The Mall At Short Hills

NEW YORK, NY (December 14, 2021) — Venchi Fine Italian Chocolates, the brand which has been making chocolate for 140 years and is on a mission to bring the flavor of Italian Allegria to the world, has just opened its first ChocoGelateria in New Jersey at The Mall at Short Hills on the first floor across from Macy's. The location is considered the pre-eminent shopping destination of New Jersey with 150 specialty stores and restaurants including Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Hermés — and now Venchi.
Recognized internationally for its excellence and quality, Venchi has 135 retail boutiques in 70 countries selling 50 chocolate recipes and 90 Gelato flavors. With its opening just in time for the holidays and gift-giving, shoppers can enjoy some of the world's finest chocolate, Gelato, and more, designed to create everyday unforgettable moments of sharing and celebration.
Every element, from chocolate fountains to Venchi's iconic and colorful cones and chocolate wall are designed to create a magical atmosphere where shoppers can immerse themselves in a unique tasting and gifting opportunity! A visit to Venchi's ChocoGelateria at The Mall at Short Hills provides shoppers with the opportunity to enjoy the following Venchi experiences:
- Chocolate: Venchi is known round the world for its incredible chocolate made from the highest quality ingredients and the Venchi boutique has been set up to experience beautiful gift boxes, handmade pralines, brilliant bars, and fun pick and mix selections.
- Gelato: Authentic Italian Gelato made fresh daily with recipes from Italy with a variety of incredible flavors and innovative gourmet cone with chocolate spread and crunchy grains.
- Hot Chocolate: Velvety smooth, rich hot chocolate is the perfect treat to warm up on a cold winter's day.
- Suprema Crepes: Venchi's Suprema is a delicious hazelnut spread in milk or dark chocolate. Enjoy freshly made Suprema crepes or purchase a jar to take home.
- European-style Coffee: Venchi's European-style coffee is also available — a rich smooth blend served with Suprema chocolate spread and grains in typical Italian style.
This new Venchi ChocoGelateria at The Mall at Short Hills joins Venchi's three other United States boutiques all located in New York City:
- 861 Broadway
- 233 Bleecker Street
- 1796 Broadway
Additionally a fourth New York City location will open on the southwest corner of 69th Street and Columbus Avenue this month as well.
ABOUT VENCHI
Venchi Italian Chocolate is on a mission to bring the flavor of the Italian Allegria (joy and happiness) to the world. Venchi creates everyday unforgettable moments of sharing and celebration. With 140 years of expertise in chocolate making, Venchi's history dates back to 1878 when Silviano Venchi, a 20-year-old from Turin who loved chocolate spent his life savings on two bronze cauldrons to experiment with chocolate.
Today, Silviano Venchi's passion, meticulous care and courage to experiment remain. Venchi's values include "Verissimo" (Heritage) - from Piedmont where the art of chocolate is part of the company's DNA. "Allegrissimo" (Allegria) - living the Italian Way. And "Buonissimo" (Balance) - featuring 100% wholesome raw materials, less sugar, and no artificial ingredients. The brand is known for its imaginatively named chocolates: Chooaviar, Truffles, Gianduiotti, Cremini, bars, Suprema spread, and its famous authentic Italian Gelato.
Venchi is an internationally known brand with more than 350 chocolate recipes and 90 gelato flavors. It is sold in more than 70 countries and 135 shops in key cities worldwide including London, Hong Kong, Dubai, New York, Berlin, Shanghai, and Tokyo. The company maintains a commitment to three core values: VERISSIMO (authentic), ALLEGRISSIMO (fun), and BUONISSIMO (delicious). Venchi products are available at its boutiques, via Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/venchi, and its online store at https://us.venchi.com.
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