Things are going to get a lot sweeter this fall at the La Peer Hotel when well-known pastry chef Chris Ford opens a new chocolate and dessert shop dubbed \u201cButter Love & Hardwork\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs of today it\u2019s a concept experiential store. Although I don\u2019t like the word \u2018store\u2019 because it\u2019s very mundane and it\u2019s so much more than a store. It\u2019s as if a pastry and chocolate shop collided with a dispensary and Louis Vuitton,\u201d Ford said. \u201cIt\u2019s very luxe, it\u2019s very museum like, but at the end of the day it\u2019s very approachable and relatable to everybody,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Pastry chef Chris Ford is opening a new chocolate and dessert shop dubbed \u201cButter Love & Hardwork,\u201d in West Hollywood. (Photo courtesy Chris Ford)
\nThe pastry chef is known for creative breakable chocolate pieces and intricately designed treats. He has collaborated with celebrities like Madonna, John Legend and the Kardashians on some of his creations.
\n\u201cWith pastries I feel like there\u2019s a lot more room to be creative and artistic and still resonate at the end of the day with the main focus, which is the taste and the flavor,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no exact opening day yet but Ford said he expects to open the shop at the West Hollywood hotel in mid-November. The new spot will be a mix between a pop-up and a residency at the hotel that will be there for a few months.
\n\u201cIt is designed to ideally possibly stay or find a new location as we grow. The goal is to change different cities, take it international,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The shop will be a take-out business where people can expect to get things like his unique breakable chocolate pieces, baked goods, some drinks, his baked Chrissants, which are baked in cubes and you pull apart, plus chocolate pudding dipped spoons. There will be a self-service robotic vending machine serving chocolates modeled after those people would find at the movie theater, Ford said.
\nHe\u2019s also serving soft serve ice cream in a chocolate waffle cone surprisingly inspired by a fast food giant.
\n\u201cI\u2019m a big fan of soft serve so I modeled my recipe on what think is the best, which is McDonald\u2019s,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Butter Love & Hardwork will be located at the Kimpton La Peer hotel, 627 N. La Peer Drive, West Hollywood. For more information go to butterloveandhardwork.com<\/p>\n
The opening of \u201cButter Love & Hardwork\u201d by celebrity pastry chef Chris Ford is an exciting development for those with a sweet tooth in West Hollywood. With its unique blend of luxury and approachability, this shop is sure to be a hit among locals and visitors alike. Whether you\u2019re in the mood for breakable chocolate pieces, baked goods, or soft serve ice cream, \u201cButter Love & Hardwork\u201d has something for everyone.<\/p>\n
Q: When is \u201cButter Love & Hardwork\u201d expected to open?
\nA: The shop is expected to open in mid-November.
\nQ: What kind of treats can customers expect to find at \u201cButter Love & Hardwork\u201d?
\nA: Customers can expect to find unique breakable chocolate pieces, baked goods, drinks, baked Chrissants, chocolate pudding dipped spoons, and soft serve ice cream.
\nQ: Where will \u201cButter Love & Hardwork\u201d be located?
\nA: The shop will be located at the Kimpton La Peer hotel, 627 N. La Peer Drive, West Hollywood.
\nQ: How can customers get more information about \u201cButter Love & Hardwork\u201d?
\nA: Customers can visit the shop\u2019s website at butterloveandhardwork.com for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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