Chocolate Team Building in New York City   by Betty Robinson

in Business    (submitted 2009-04-23)

The exciting new team building program called Chocolate Therapy is a tasty addition to any corporate group's outing in New York City. If you think you know what a typical team building event is like, think again. If you think you like chocolate, then think team building in New York City!

Undergo your corporate training objectives with this "appetizing" team building business exercise. Chocolate Therapy will put your team's creativity, communication, and yes, sweet tooth, into action. Promote team unity and cooperation, build trust, and break down communication barriers, all in the name of delicious gourmet chocolate! And all in the heart of New York.

The Chocolate Therapy team building program is an innovative mix of fun and learning where chocolate tasting is only a part of the fun. This is definitely not an "all fun and no work" session. The program allows teams to market a new chocolate product, from packaging to promotional ads, turning teams into New York City "Mad Men"- i.e. Madison Avenue Ad Men - for a day.

The entire business process for Chocolate Therapy includes the design, formulation, production, packaging and promotion phases. The overall theme is a line based on the healing properties of chocolate. Camaraderie and mutual respect are highly promoted as team members showcase their unique skills and talents.

The "Chocolate Scene" in NYC is also a natural great place to explore before or after our popular event. A Food Tour of New York City - Chocolate Style - makes perfect sense. Sure, New York City food means street vendor hot dogs, creamy cheesecake, fresh bagels or pizza but it also means chocolate! New York features some of the best and most unique chocolates in the world. From the finest traditional chocolate treats to the new age chocolate mixtures of recent years, New York City has the best. Sample some of the world's best chocolate, from the Upper East Side to the boutiques stores of Soho.

First, snack in the Café in Saks where Charbonnel et Walker, a line of chocolates established in 1875, created by the chocolatier to Her Majesty, is now sold on the 8th Floor of the classic Midtown department store.

Next, visit the decedent luxury of New York City's branch of Masion du Chocolate, long worshiped as one of the premier Paris chocolatiers.

Also, be sure not to miss Debauve & Gallais, a tiny shop which sells the most expensive chocolate in the world, created in 1800 by the Official chocolatier of Louis XVII and Charles X.

About the Author

Betty Robinson is the owner and operator of Philly Hops and Go Team Building, team building and training companies that specialize in experiential learning. Please visit http://www.phillyhops.com for more team building ideas and suggestions.