The Heights’ very own chocolatier made a big move last month.
Christophe Bonzon of Chez Christophe Chocolaterie and Patisserie recently celebrated the opening of his new location at 4717 Hastings St., a mere stone’s throw away from its old space at 4712 Hastings St. The local shop had been in its original location for about three years.
Bonzon made the decision to move in hopes of growing the business from a quaint little chocolate shop to a European-inspired café with an expanded menu including sandwiches and more coffee choices on top of the chocolate offerings, noted a press release.
“Burnaby Heights is a growing community, and Jess and I are very thankful for the support and business we’ve received in the past couple years,” Bonzon said. “The new space is perfect for our growth.”
The new space is about 2,100 square feet, a big step up from the previous location, and includes room for up to 19 seats inside and an area out front for an outdoor patio during the summer months.
Those gathered for the ribbon-cutting festivities on March 15 included Chez Christophe owners Bonzon and his wife Jess, councillors Pietro Calendino, James Wang and Paul McDonell, Burnaby North-Seymour MP Terry Beech and Burnaby Board of Trade president and CEO Paul Holden.
The event featured a variety of treats for guests including early Easter chocolates featuring different farm animals and Bonzon’s most recent creation – Eggmont the Mountie.
