STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — “If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it,” said candy man Willy Wonka of the eponymous chocolate factory movie. Chocolate fans on Staten Island can do just that in West Brighton with On Your Mark Chocolatier’s latest endeavor.
Workers in the shop just minted a limited edition candy bar — milk chocolate blended with crushed pretzels, toffee crispy rice, graham crackers and toasted coconut. Only 250 pieces have been produced, six of which have been wrapped with an individual Copper Ticket. Inspired by the latest Willy Wonka flick, the Copper Ticket concept gifts six lucky winners with a massive chocolate basket plus a $25 store gift certificate.
The contest ends on Dec. 4. The unique candy bars are sold while supplies last. The copper ticket takes its name from the shop’s copper-on-aqua logo schematic. The signature colors have been in place since the store’s inception eight years ago. The state-funded On Your Mark not-for-profit shop employs over 20 locals. Supervised by several trained crew members including Director of Business Joe Gori, the staff turns out bonbons, truffles, chocolate bars and intricate seasonal pieces.
Pamela Silvestri is Advance Food Editor. She can be reached at silvestri@siadvance.com.