Time Out Market Chicago is home to some of the best restaurants and chefs in the city, but we’ve made the experience even sweeter with our latest pop-up.
Have you been wanting to try the viral Dubai chocolate bar? Well, the wait is over! Chef Jorge Kauam has launched a chocolate pop-up shop at the Market, where guests can enjoy a variety of indulgent delights. Open Friday through Sunday for a limited time, the boutique is offering the famous chocolate bar so that you can finally see what the buzz is about.
First, a brief explainer. The candy bar is inspired by the Middle Eastern dessert knafeh and features a milk chocolate shell with a filling made from pistachio, knafeh pieces and tahini paste. It originated in Dubai and exploded on social media last year. Now, it’s made its way to Chicago via the Market.
Of course, you’ll find more than just the Dubai chocolate bar at the pop-up. Kauam, a chocolatier who’s also behind Gutenburg at the Market (and one of the best burgers in Chicago, in our opinion), has created an irresistible selection of sweets. Try bonbons, an assortment of chocolate bars, chocolate teddy bears, housemade spreads and more.
With Valentine’s Day only a few weeks away, there’s no better time to pick up a gift for that special someone. Express your love with a box of bonbons, chocolate cigars or even a two-pound chocolate heart, which can be cracked open to reveal a surprise. And you know what pairs perfectly with a bouquet of roses? A dozen chocolate-covered strawberries.
Don’t miss out—the pop-up will only be around for a few more weeks. For more exciting happenings at the Market, check out our calendar of upcoming events, including a Valentine’s Flower Workshop on February 12.