Ballantyne Magazine covers news, events, real estate, restaurants, shopping, health, schools and business in the upscale Ballantyne Area of Charlotte, NC.
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You Can Do It! MEXICAN CHOCOLATE LATTE Courtesy of Earth Fare/Jonathan Caudill You'll need an espresso machine to make this brew at home, Earth Fare beverage pro Jonathan Caudill explains. "It doesn't have to be an expensive machine. You can get one at Target for around $20. Use your favorite type of coffee," he says. Combine: 12 ounces steamed milk Two shots of espresso ½ teaspoon cocoa powder ½ teaspoon cinnamon Vanilla powder or syrup to sweeten CHOCOLATE MARTINI Courtesy of On the ROXX/Angela Clousher Combine equal parts: Godiva chocolate liqueur Frangelico Kahlúa Stoli vanilla vodka Baileys Heavy cream Lace and rim a glass with chocolate syrup before pouring chocolate martini in. Enjoy responsibly. The chocolate martini at On the ROXX packs a punch. Top with whipped cream. Make your own by patiently beating cold heavy whipping cream. Add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar or sugar substitute per cup of cream for sweet- ness and, if feeling fancy, add 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon, vanilla extract or cocoa for fancy, fl avored cream. Q continued from page 38 Chocolate Lava Cake from Village Bistro is highly popular.. it, like a nice little cabernet … it's probably one of the best desserts on the menu." Another great gooey confection resides in Ballantyne Village at Village Bistro, 14815 A true molten cake with a gooey center, the cake is heated, then topped with vanilla ice cream, almonds and strawberries. The interplay of berry and creamy chocolate is divine. 40 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE CELEBRATING TEN YEARS 2000-2010 Ballantyne Village Way. The restaurant's Chocolate Lava Cake, $7 per slice, is highly popular according to owner Gary Murray. A true molten cake with a gooey center, the cake is heated, then topped with vanilla ice cream, almonds and strawberries. The interplay of berry and creamy chocolate is divine. Martini or Mug? And maybe you just want to ditch the fork and sip your chocolate in a glass. If you like it on the rocks then, as the name implies, snag a barstool at On the ROXX, 14021 Conlan Circle, to enjoy a chocolate martini. The menu includes chocolate-covered raspberry, mint chocolate chip and Oreo martinis, but the classic continued on page 42 WINTER 2010-2011