Moonstruck Chocolate
Moonstruck Chocolate is a chocolate company based in Portland, Oregon, United States.
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| Founded | 1993 |
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| Website | moonstruckchocolate.com |
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Moonstruck Chocolate is a chocolate company based in Portland, Oregon, United States.[1][2][3][4]
Description and history
[edit]The business was established in 1993[5][6] and has operated cafes that serve coffee and chocolate drinks, including hot chocolate[7] and milkshakes, as well as cakes, pastries and other desserts.[8][9] Moonstruck has operated at Pioneer Place,[10] in northwest Portland,[11] and in the St. Johns neighborhood.[12][13]
Reception
[edit]Moonstruck won in the Best Chocolatier category of Willamette Week's annual 'Best of Portland' readers' poll in 2015,[14] 2016,[15] 2017,[16] 2018,[17] and 2020.[18] The business ranked second in the poll's Best Sweet Shop / Chocolatier category in 2024.[19]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Rogoway, Mike (July 1, 2022). "Moonstruck Chocolate sold, will close remaining shops next week". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ "A groundbreaking Portland treat maker is sold, will close its Oregon stores". Portland Business Journal. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ "Moonstruck sale means Portland-area stores will close". KOIN.com. July 1, 2022. Archived from the original on December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ "Moonstruck Chocolate sold to New York-based Chocolate Works, will shut down retail stores". kgw.com. July 1, 2022. Archived from the original on July 3, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ Crain, Liz (September 2, 2014). Food Lover's Guide to Portland. Hawthorne Books. ISBN 978-0-9904370-1-7.
- ^ Gutierrez, Annette. Discovering Oregon: A Journey Through Nature, Culture, and Adventure. Nicholas Horne.
- ^ Stevenson, Jen (April 18, 2017). Portland Family Adventures: City Escapades, Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Itineraries for Fun-Loving Families. Sasquatch Books. ISBN 978-1-63217-100-9.
- ^ Gottberg, John; Lopeman, Elizabeth (June 1, 2010). Best Places: Portland, 8th Edition. Sasquatch Books. ISBN 978-1-57061-699-0.
- ^ McCollom, Hollyanna (May 10, 2016). Moon Portland. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-1-63121-279-6.
- ^ Fodor's (November 19, 2013). Fodor's Pacific Northwest: with Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver. Fodor's Travel. ISBN 978-0-89141-958-7.
- ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (May 11, 2018). "Moonstruck Chocolate Returns to Northwest Portland After 2016 Gas Explosion". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on February 20, 2024. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ Nelson, Donald R. (2020). St. Johns and the North Portland Peninsula. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4671-0505-7.
- ^ Vinjamuri, David (March 31, 2008). Accidental Branding: How Ordinary People Build Extraordinary Brands. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0-470-28208-3.
- ^ "Best of Portland Readers' Poll". Willamette Week. July 15, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ "Best of Portland Reader's Poll 2016: The Complete List of Winners". Willamette Week. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ "Here are the Winners of the Best of Portland Readers' Poll 2017". Willamette Week. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ "Here are the Winners of the Best of Portland Readers' Poll 2018". Willamette Week. July 11, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ "FOOD, DRINK, RESTAURANTS". Willamette Week. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ "2024 Best of Portland Readers' Poll: Food". Willamette Week. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
External links
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