Cocoa V

The owner of upscale vegetarian cafe Blossom has gone the wine bar rout with Cocoa V, a showcase of 15  vegan vinos paired with chocolates like bark, truffles, brownies and other dairy-free decadents. The Chelsea location is split into two spaces—the choco boutique and a 24-seat dining room that serves a menu of dessert/wine pairings. On the savory side, there are tea sandwiches (fake tuna and egg salad) as well as NYC’s first vegan “cheese plate." ”The texture is very similar to brie, with an incredible flavor,” says owner Pamela Blackwell of the faux-fromage made from cashew and served with homemade crackers and biscuits.

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