Places and Links
Puccini Bomboni
Staalstraat 17 or Singel 184Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Phone: 020 6265474 / 020 4278341
www.puccinibomboni.com
This haven of sweet pleasure will convince you that Dutch chocolate is actually better than the Belgian confectionary. All the truffles are fresh, creamy smooth, full of flavor, and handmade on the premises. Try the tamarind (tamarinde), rhubarb (rabarber), and raspberry (framboos). Their selection isn't huge, however, each choice is meticulously made with the finest natural ingredients and a 70% cacao content. Many contain fine liquors like Cognac, Grand Marnier or Amaretto. Puccini has two branches Staalstraat 17 or Singel 184. At the Staalstraat shop, you can see them make the chocolates through a window or come inside where you can enjoy a coffee and some fabulous chocolate desserts in their cafe.