Literally meaning to bloom, Fleurir hand grown chocolates, is a new style of chocolate shop. Combining classic techniques with a contemporary perspective, Robert Ludlow is the chef behind the chocolates. He began his culinary career by working with small, ingredient driven restaurants such as the Laurier Cafe and attending culinary school at the Art Institute of Houston. Wanting to hone his skills even further he was admitted into the Le Cordon Bleu program in Sydney Australia, earning the Grand Dipolme and mastering the arts of both cuisine and pastry.
Upon returning to the United States, Robert began working for Gearhart's Fine Chocolates in Charlottesville, Virginia, and though he always enjoyed chocolate work, he had not actually considered it for a career until this point. At Gearhart's, Robert worked under the guidance of Tim Gearhart, named one of the top twenty artisan chocolatiers in the nation. Eventually, Robert began to experiment with his own flavors, and what he offers today is a chocolate that begs its consumer to recall the inherent delicacy and verve of the confection. Using only the freshest cream, butter and other ingredients, each hand made chocolate represents the cheerful and inspiring nature of spring. |
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Co-Owners: Steve and Janet Ludlow - (804) 824-0159
Marketing Manager: Ashley Hubbard - (703) 463-1540
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