Valrhona... mmmmm.

But was worried that the "exotic chocolate" link would lead someplace like:

 

I have the hardest time finding Ritter Sport, and when I do, there are only one or two flavors and usually not the ones I like.


Rum Raisin Hazelnut ftmfw

 

looks interesting, i've heard the ones with the chili in them have a pretty unique taste

 

snickers ftw

 

Bacon Bar? wth

 

I suggest Jaques Torres chocolates (http://www.jacquestorres.com/).

Not as exotic as the original poster's, but these are top notch.

The "gingerman" and "coffee-break" bars are awesome.

At his store, he also has an "aztec spice" (chili powder) bar that pretty good as well.

Also, in terms of gifts, why not mix her love of chocolate with cooking and buy a fondue set.

Michael

 

thanks for all the advice and suggestions everyone. I ended up ordering the chocolate bar gift set from vosges:

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they sound really interesting so I figure...why not? however, I'll definitely check out some of the different chocolate bars you guys suggested from trader joes, whole foods, gelsons, etc. as a matter of fact, I read somewhere that the vosges bars i just bought are available at whole foods market so if any of you are interested in trying them (instead of ordering a bunch of stuff from their website) you might want to check out your local whole foods. post back here with a review if you do try them!

 

I'll just throw in my 2

 

I will take a look for my wife. I think chocolate is nasty, she thinks I am nuts. Not really into sweets.

 

But Dark Chocolate is not very sweet, maybe not sweet at all!