CHOCOLATE
KISSES Jean-Marc Gorce was the chef for
Fringale and the Westin St. Francis Hotel, but two years ago he and
wife Casimira decided to move in a different direction. They opened
a tiny North Beach truffle shop, XOX Truffles. What a boon for
chocolate lovers that they did. His handmade chocolates are rich, delicate,
and filled with 27 flavors, from a totally addictive caramel to coffee
crunch, Eral Grey, and Hazelnut. They're also bite-sized, and correspondingly
priced: 20 pieces for $5. ~ LW