Jon Payson and Naomi Josepher moved to NYC in the early Nineties. Together, they enjoyed seeking out phenomenal desserts all around the city. When they moved to Park Slope, Brooklyn in 2003, they noticed a need for a dessert cafe on quickly changing Fifth Avenue. After reading an inspirational book on chocolate, they decided to create a cafe specializing in high-end chocolate, extraordinary desserts, handmade ice creams, dessert wines and beers from all over the world, as well as superb coffee. They spent eighteen months developing the concept, writing a business plan, transforming the space, and creating recipes, culminating with a grand opening in January 2005.