Our memoir Chocolate Chocolate: The True Story of Two Sisters, Tons of Treats, and the Little Shop That Could was released on May 10, 2011 by our U.S. publisher Thomas Dunne/St. Martin's Press and by our Korean publisher Lifemap (June 2011). Our book was released in Italy in December 2011 by Edizioni Piemme. We recently sold our book to Chinese publisher - Publishing House of Electronic Industry.

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Booklist review for our memoir: Forget the economy, the disaster in Japan, the Middle East revolutions, even the oil crisis. Read this story of the American dream coming true. Long enamored of chocolate in all its iterations, Washington, D.C.’s Frances and Ginger Park, of Korean heritage, schemed and planned and opened a shop devoted to all things truffled and cocoa-ed. Their account resembles a novel, with characters so real and funny that you should expect laughing out loud from almost every page. Sympathize with the sisters as they deal with corrupt contractors and the Evil Empire (aka real estate developers and owners). Giggle as they name literally every frequent customer, from Mr. X and Dr. Zhivago to Kahlua Lady and Gypsy Bess. Cheer when they conquer New York’s Fancy Food Show, Mom’s heart condition, and the loss of their original lease. Stranger encounters turn into business deals (e.g., realizing writing careers as novelists and children’s book authors) and even marriage and a son, Justin, for Ginger. Authentic, this breezily-written autobiography begs to become your next sweet read.

— Barbara Jacobs

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Check out Voice of America's recent story on Chocolate Chocolate and the Park Sisters!

Voice of America Story on Chocolate Chocolate

February 22, 2012: It might not be spring, but we're wishing for it! Spring chocolates have arrived!

Soulful blog post featuring our memoir Chocolate Chocolate!

Hyacinth for the Soul

Home Is Where the Boat Is



Past & Upcoming Charity Donations:

American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Liberty, Washington Women's Chorus, National Child Research Center, Hepatitis B Initiative of Washington, DC, Junior League of Washington, DC Tossed & Found Silent Auction, Neediest Kids, The American Horticultural Society’s Growing Inspirations Annual Gala, Arlington County Foster Care/Adoption Program, Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, AFTA (Arts for the Aging), Fine Wines Strong Bones, GW Healing Clinic.

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With Swiss, Belgian, French, gourmet American, nostalgic chocolates & an incredible chocolate bar brimming with chocolate covered panned items galore, we're a one-stop online shopping experience!

Established in 1984, Chocolate Chocolate was founded by Frances and Ginger Park. The sisters are devout chocoholics, but they're not chocolate snobs and believe there's a chocolate for every mood. "Sometimes you want a rich velvety European bonbon on your lips, other times you might want to curl up with a box of pecan turtles and a good book."

The Chocolate Chocolate Team also includes Ginger's husband, Skip, and the Park sister's best friend & shop manager, Koomo. And of course, they can't forget Estelle, who pops into work when she's in town! Behind the counter, we're one big happy family! When you call the shop, one of us will always be here to answer the phone, and give you the TLC you desire & deserve.

Chocolate Chocolate thrives on our love of chocolate and serving our customers.

When we opened our shop over a quarter century ago, chocolate was a delicious but sinful indulgence saved for special occasions. Not anymore! Customers come in everyday for their daily treat, and a little chocolate chat. Walking into Chocolate Chocolate isn't just about chocolate, but a break from the daily grind, and we love it!

And here's some chocolate food for thought: Studies prove that chocolate's healthy properties lower blood pressure and raise good cholesterol. That's not all, folks! Chocolate's natural serotonin lifts spirits and makes us all happy! There are even studies which claim that milk chocolate improves the memory.

So there you have it - many reasons to shop at Chocolate Chocolate!

Cheers,

The Chocolate Chocolate Team