Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. has opened its first-ever New York Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop in the Empire State Building. The announcement marks two icons coming together – the building that has long defined the New York City skyline, and the country’s oldest, continually operating premium chocolate brand, originally founded in San Francisco in 1852.
The new Empire State Building store’s menu will feature 13 different specialty sundaes, including: Ghirardelli’s World Famous Hot Fudge Sundae made with Ghirardelli Handmade Milk Chocolate Hot Fudge, two scoops of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chopped and toasted almonds, a maraschino cherry, and a Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Caramel Square.
The new 2,758 square foot store pays homage to the brand’s foundational San Francisco history through a replica of the classic Ghirardelli marquee sign, blue and gold tiling throughout the store, and a hot fudge kettle machine.
Visitors will also get to enjoy the Pick & Mix space, where they can customize a take-home selection of Ghirardelli’s delectable chocolate squares.
Ghirardelli Opens Its First New York City Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop
