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Being Pardoned in Buffalo BySandra Scott |
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One of the most interesting aspects of touring the complex is that it is a work in progress. The property is undergoing major reconstruction with parts of the building off-limits but much work has already been completed. At the conclusion of our tour, Jeri, our docent guide, handed us a chocolate bar that said, “Pardon our dust!” What a tasteful thing to do!
I told him, “Waiting isn’t so bad if it includes chocolate. What is in it?” “Baileys, it pairs well with chocolate.” While paying the bill, I said to my husband, “Look the Chocolate Bar is also a chocolate boutique! They have soap, body frosting, and tattoos all made of chocolate.” The next day we were headed out of Buffalo when we saw the sign “Choco-Logo.” That was the name on the back of our “Pardon our Dust” chocolate bar. We knocked on the door, “Pardon us! May we take a look at your chocolate-making process?”
“Pardon me, Don, but is that chocolate I see your worker pouring over the pop corn?” “Yes, during our busy season we use 600 lbs of popcorn seed per week in our signature almond pecan nut corn.” Their Almond Pecan Nutcorn is coated with buttery caramel, studded with whole nuts, then drizzled with dark, milk and white chocolate. Pardon me, but is there any other way to eat pop corn? We liked being pardoned in Buffalo… because it came with chocolate! Visit www.darwinmartinhouse.org, www.buffalochocolatebar.com, www.chocologo.com. |
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Built between 1903 and 1905, the Martin House
Complex was the home of Darwin D. Martin, a local entrepreneur. The
five-building complex has horizontal lines with broad overhanging
eaves, windows grouped in horizontal bands, earth tones, and
Wright’s distinctive “Tree of Life” windows. 
The fact that this architectural icon is open
to the public is an amazing feat of dedication. Following the loss
of the family fortune during the Great Depression and following
Darwin Martin's death, the family abandoned the house in 1937. The
vacant house deteriorated. In the 1950s, the pergola, conservatory,
and carriage house were demolished, and apartment buildings were
constructed on the site. The first stroke of luck happened in 1967
when the complex was purchased by the University of Buffalo and used
as the university president's residence. In 1975 it was placed on
the National Register of Historic Places and in 1986 became a
National Historic Landmark. Since the restoration process began in
1992, the demolished pergola, conservatory, and carriage house have
been reconstructed. This is the first time a demolished Wright
structure has been rebuilt in the United States.
soup and a panini. It was
slow in coming. But, it was worth it because John, our waiter,
showed up with two chocolate shot glasses, “Pardon us for keeping
you waiting! ”
“Of Course.” Don Johnson, the owner, is a
"hands-on" kind of guy who oversees every aspect of the chocolate
making. Besides the “Pardon my Dust” chocolate bar, Choco-Logo makes
chocolate for the Buffalo Museum of Science, upscale stores like
Bloomingdales, and for personalities like Jon Bon Jovi. Pretty
impressive!