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July 11^th, Art Walk 6:00pm-10:00pm

It’s that time again! Come check out our newest artist, Jennifer Farmer! We’re having another giveaway!! WOO! If you purchase a 12 piece box or more that day, you’re entered to win a Super Crazy Awesome Chocolate Giftpack! Who doesn’t want THAT?! Give us a ring or an email to let us know you’re coming! 216.771.3333

July 20^th, TASTE OF TREMONT! 1:00pm-8:00pm

That’s right folks! Chocolate in July, outside, at a street fair! Come check out what goodies we have (both edible AND fashionable!) on street for you and then come meander down and grab a cold brew to take home at the shop! Games and crazy fun to be had both inside and out! Come get nuts with us! J

L I L L Y I N T H E N E W S ! !

Roaming Monkey http://www.roamingmonkey.org/2008/05/lilly-handmade-chocolate.html

Cleveland Epicure http://www.clevelandepicure.com/EDR/EDR%20222.htm

Cleveland Magazine 07/2008

Truffles in Tremont
Chocoholics cheered in late May when Tremont’sLilly Handmade Chocolates opened its doors. The shop, just down the street from Lucky’s, offers an assortment of hand-rolled truffles and molded chocolates with no preservatives. Owner Amanda Montague cooks up 18 flavors daily, such as the signature Lilly, a truffle born of apple, cardamom, lemongrass infusion and white chocolate ganache. Montague began her foray into chocolate after graduating from culinary school, doling out homemade treats to her family at Christmas. She was determined to open her own business, and at 25 she’s already achieved her goal with the funky, hot pink boutique she calls her “contribution to the world.” Montague named the business after her favorite flower, the tiger lily. “[Tiger lilies] are warm, happy and loving, and to me chocolate is all those things and more,” she says.

Cleveland Scene Magazine 07/09/2008

Tremont is sweet on Lilly Handmade Chocolates

By Elaine T. Cicora

published: July 09, 2008

Once upon a time, Big Apple delis named their sandwiches after famous actors. That custom is getting an update at Lilly Handmade Chocolates, the pretty Tremont sweetshop recently launched by chefs Amanda and Joshua Montague.

In this case, that means naming gourmet chocolates in honor of favorite local chefs. Thus, thanks to the Montagues, you can now bite into a handmade Mike (Symon) — a plush, milk-chocolate truffle, piqued with maple syrup, sea salt, and Nueske's bacon; spend an evening nibbling on a box of Roccos (Whalen) — robust dark-chocolate truffles, supercharged with pure black-truffle honey; or even scarf down a handful of Heathers (Haviland) — dark-chocolate ganache, goosed with cayenne peppers.

"Heather's a spicy gal!" laughs chocolatier Amanda Montague, who, with her bright pink tresses, seems a little fiery herself. It's a sweet tribute to her neighbor at nearby Lucky's Café — and one can only wonder when other local chefs will start chafing to get their own piece of chocolate immortality.

A graduate of Johnson & Wales' culinary program, Amanda launched her biz after mastering the craft at home, to the obvious delight of family and friends; today, she's often assisted in her work by hubby Joshua, the executive chef at the nearby Tremont Tap House.

Of course, the chef-named sweets are only a fraction of Lilly's 19 varieties of handcrafted truffles. Other options include the signature Lilly, a white-chocolate confection with overtones of roses, marigolds, apples, and lemongrass; the Southern Gentleman, with Maker's Mark and pecans; and the Ruby, with red-raspberry purée. And more varieties are on the way, including a line of buttery caramels.

Made fresh daily, without artificial additives, flavorings, or preservatives, the chocolates are sinfully rich yet deliciously pure-tasting. A box of six pieces goes for $11, a dozen for $22, or 15 for $27.

Lilly Handmade Chocolates is at 761 Starkweather Avenue, 216-771-3333, www.lillytremont.com. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The shop is closed Mondays.

Ohio.com Blog by Tia Stathopoulos-Tia's Trends

The Montague's and Their Chocolate Factory!

July 14th, 2008

Amanda ("Lilly") and Joshua Montague are the owners and creators of Lilly's Handmade Chocolates, which resides in Tremont. This atmosphere of her store is the closest feeling of Paris that Cleveland has to offer!! Ms. Montague is a graduate of Johnson & Wales' culinary program. She mastered her craft at home and then took to retail!! Joshua (her husband) is the executive chef at the nearby Tremont Tap House.
When you first walk into Lilly's, you are struck by two things;
1. It is VERY clean and sterile - yet warm and inviting!
2. Lilly's hot pink theme - from the walls to her hair.
The retail space is very tastefully done!! The store has hardwood floors, the West wall is painted black and has hot pink wallpaper stripes (Lilly imported the wallpaper from England - it was not cheap but it is very chic!), the East wall is lined with beers (I didn't get a good look at the beers but they all looked very different and interesting!), and in the middle of the room is an Icarus Lamp Fixtuer! I am addicted to this light fixture. (Two reasons: the Greek in me, the Greek Mythological tale of Icarus and the airiness of the fixture!!!) The counter features her handmade chocolate truffles - they are hand painted and displayed like little diamonds in a case!! Finally - there is Lilly herself - she is a cross between Gwen Stephanie and Lilly Allen! The hot pink hair for sure but also a strong sense of self/personal style!! The space, smells, and warm welcome instantly make you want to try every chocolate and become a daily patron!
Lilly offers a variety of handcrafted truffles - 19 to be exact (approx. HA) The names of the truffles are as fun as her store; ie: Southern Gentleman, Midnight, Ruby, and Breakfast are just a couple! My personal favorite was the key Lime Truffle!! OMG - It was like eating pie but in heaven! The chocolates are simply divine because they are made fresh daily, without artificial additives, flavorings, or preservatives, the chocolates are amazing. A box of six pieces goes for $11, a dozen for $22, or 15 for $27.
Go and try it - it is the most romantic place!!!!!

Even Cleveland Blog-CHOCOLATE EATING CONTEST!! 7/20/08

http://evencleveland.blogspot.com/2008/07/face-of-victory.html

http://evencleveland.blogspot.com/2008/07/lovely-lilly.html