Cocoa Bar

brooklynpotter wrote: does that mean fired?

No, he was kicked out of the bar, and not allowed back for as long as they remember he was 86ed.

It seems there was a dispute with the bartender because he was chatting and watching TV and disappearing rather than serving drinks, and things got a little heated. So now when I hang out with this guy, 12th St. is off the list, which is too bad since it's close and I like the place...

brooklynpotter wrote: is it the cute boy with the tats and piercings? because he's adorable (i'm just saying...)

I don't know which particular bartender it was, but I have found them all to be decent enough. If I had to guess, I'd say my friend had a point to start off with but then took the whole thing way too personal-like. They've probably forgotten it by now (it was about a year ago) but he has counter-86'd them and won't go there on principle.

Captain Salty wrote: Jacques Torres does not make good chocolate. He makes crap.

And he's an asshole taboot.

That is so untrue. What's your beef with Jacques Torres? It can't really be the chocolate, because that's awesome.

Carnivore wrote: [quote=Captain Salty]Jacques Torres does not make good chocolate. He makes crap.

And he's an asshole taboot.

That is so untrue. What's your beef with Jacques Torres? It can't really be the chocolate, because that's awesome.

yah, seriously. wtf?

Rose wrote:
I was just in the WT Connecticut Muffins and they had a sign saying they now have wireless. So that might work for you. But -- they were playing Billy Joel -- loud. :shock:

they always kinda sorta did. i mean, there was always some signal or another to piggy back onto (which is wrong, i know.) and the music there is loud... but yummy snacks.

if terrace got wireless it would rock. or the 10th street tea lounge

Subject: Cocoa Bar vs. Chocolate Room

I've been to Cocoa Bar at least 10 times and Chocolate Room about 5.

Cocoa Bar- cool lounge vibe, very spacious and relaxing patio, but not always clean. The pillows are dirty and I've been there more than a couple times when there were dirty glasses and plates sitting on table for over half an hour. I go because I am in love with their Spicy Hot Chocolate (it's not on their menu get it with a homemade marshmallow on top). The other chocolate and coffe drinks are okay and the chocolates themselves are good, not great. The marshmallows I do rave about and the desserts are pretty good too. There is one boy with dark hair and glasses that works there (I think maybe a manager of some sort) who can be nasty. We got lectured by him twice. #1 for moving the furniture and #2 for ordering our drinks to go during tabel service hours. I have also heard him talk down to associates. But, he can be helpful in ordering. I will continue to go here.

Chocolate Room- the service here is excellent both dining in or getting chocolate to go, the staff has always been attentive and informative. The wine is yummy, I am a sucker for anything that is sweet. I thought I could convince my boyfriend he would be a fan of dessert wine, but he was not sold. They typically give you a free mini scoop of chocolate sorbet which is decadent and thumbs up. I found it a bit pricey, $30 for 2 glasses of wine (they are the small port wine glasses) and 3 pieces of chocolate. I would definately go back.

Subject: Re: Chocolate Room

street shooter wrote: Lobo is the worst. I can't agree more. It literally made me sick.

It can't be worse than Mr. Tips' experience at the now defunct Sam's BBQ and Vegetarian.
http://brooklynian.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1713

Subject: Re: Chocolate Room

the only thing I have to say about Lobo is this: request white cheese/non "queso". if you don't, you get melted velveeta/american cheese.

mod note: RosesAreRed, since you found the existing thread on Cocoa, I've deleted your duplicate posts.

If you register, I could send you a pm instead of posting this note on the board...

Subject: Re: Cocoa Bar on 7th Ave - Worst Management Ever!!!!!

steve wrote: [quote=RosesAreRed]Seriously the WORST management ever at that joint! No lie, the spot would actually be a really good place under different sercumstances. They are extremely rude to customers, I have personally never had a direct experience but I did witness the other day that little manager wearing the glasses go completely bizzirk on a young lady who was using the internet.

He first mentioned that she had to purchase something if she was going to surf the net, at which point she made a purchase without a problem. What followed is the worst customer service I have ever witnessed. The manager came back with the tea and slammed it on the table right next to her and continued to rant and rave about the internet policy AFTER she made a purchase!! The customer took it well while the manager completely LOST IT! I mean, I couldn't believe what I was seeing?!?! I almost wanted to intervene on behalf of the young lady cause it was soo over the top!

When the lady went to pay at the register, she requested to see the manager.. At which point the erratic man stated that he WAS in fact the manager.. She then proceeded to ask for the owners name, which he was about to write down & then out of nowhere he told her to get out of the Cocoa Bar never to return with her business.. It was the craziest thing I have ever seen & I felt soo bad for the young girl that had to endure that ridicule over basically nothing.. You better believe I will never be visiting that place again & I would strongly advise to do the same!!

I've been in there plenty, and I really doubt the veracity of this story. I've never been treated anything but politely by the staff including the owner who I met early on.

I don't doubt it. I was there once and the elecricity went out (it was hot, I think they blew a fuse) and the managers got all flustered and catty with each other. There was also a bit too much self-importance going on with some of the staff (unfortunately, not too uncommon on coffee houses these days)

StacyK wrote: I went to Cocoa Bar last week...I was in a short line and ordered but some bitchy queen behind the counter was rudely asking who was next. I had the dark Iced Chocolatte which was good but not great for an over $5.00 latte...and I could tell that it was quality chocolate powder they were using but it was totaly gritty. I prefer Chocolate Room hands down...it was definitely more of a chill vibe. The brownie ala mode was delish and the Pinot Grigio. And the waitress was super friendly.

I have to agree with you Stacy (and not because you have such a cool name ). My son and I go to the Chocolate Room and they have great service and it is consistent. Whenever Brandon and I go he happens to get a little "freebie" (last night was a "full" serving of their chocolate gellato - not the "taste" size). Oh and by the way their special last night was an orgasmic chocolate bannana cake with a crispy peanut butter bottom topped with fresh carmelized bannanas, chocolate syrup, whipped cream and a scoop of coffee ice cream mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.