1. Nestled in Reno's Powning District is Dorinda's Chocolates, home to some of the most delightful,
handcrafted chocolates in the world. Dorinda has been creating her famous chocolate covered
cherries since the age of twelve, and eventually studied the science behind chocolate. Dorinda
completed chocolate programs and a degree from E'Cole Chocolate andBerry Callebaut. One of
her four sons, Dustin, is Vice President of Operations and is completing a degree in business at
UNR. He is just as passionate about the business as his mother. "At first this was just a regular
job for me, but the more involved I became the more passion that grew in me. This was her
dream and it eventually became my belief."
What really sets Dorinda's chocolate apart from their competitors are their ingredients. Most
chocolate today is filled with preservatives, wax and corn syrup. What makes Dorinda's
Chocolates some of the best in the world is that they use the highest grade chocolate from
Belgium. By using real butter, real California whipping cream, no wax, no preservatives, and
honey instead of corn syrup, their chocolate is irresistible. "Why not use real ingredients? This is
real chocolate, real food, for real people." Every single piece of chocolate is handmade and hand
dipped. Their most popular piece is the sea salt caramels and it won an award for "Best Most
Original Taste."
Next time you are strolling Reno's River District, stop by and try some free samples. You may
leave with more than just a piece of chocolate, but a new sense of taste that you have never
experienced before.