Overview
Once the realms of Dahl-created Wonkahood, entire rooms dedicated to drinking chocolate are now a reality in our humble non-fiction lives. Melbourne-based drinking chocolate producer Mörk Chocolate have opened the doors on their new store — an entire liquid chocolate brew house, just in time for autumn.
Founded in 2012, Mörk is run by Kiril Shaginov and Josefin Zernell. According to Good Food, the two were workmates at a Swedish coffee roastery back in 2009, bonding over the often underrated, non-coffee bev of dreams: the hot chocolate. Shaginov and Zernell decided to take it upon themselves to perfect the art of drinking chocolate with a bang-on recipe, high-quality ingredients and handmade integrity. They've now sold their secret recipe chocolate to the likes of Melbourne institutions such as Proud Mary, Long Shot, Bluebird Espresso, Seven Seeds and St Ali; Sydney's Reuben Hills and Harry's Espresso Bar; and Brisbane's Two Trees.
Enough history, what of this magic chocolate dream palace that is the Mork Chocolate Brew House? Shaginov and Zernell found a '50s bakery warehouse on Errol Street in North Melbourne, and have converted the whole thing into a 16-seater chocoholic's dream. There are multiple blends to try, including the one we're all squealish about: Campfire Chocolate (smoked dark hot chocolate with smoked salt and served with marshmallow skewers, oh god). There'll likely be tastings, so make sure you're all over their Facebook page to stay on top of your addiction.
Find Mörk Chocolate Brew House at 150 Errol Street, North Melbourne. Open Tues–Sat 8am–5pm; Sun 9am-5pm. For bookings or more info, ring 9328 1386 or head to morkchocolate.com.au.