A beloved DMV cafe with a passion for chocolate is getting ready to make life a little sweeter for DC residents. River-Sea Chocolates is bringing its delicious and ethically sourced treats to a third area location, this one in Union Market.
River-Sea announced its upcoming arrival at the 1309 5th Street NE food hall via social media post on August 21, saying: “First Chantilly, then Reston… next stop: WASHINGTON DC! Coming soon to Union Market, we’re excited to be opening our third brick-and-mortar location.”
Founders Krissee and Mariano D’Aguiar began making chocolate in 2017. The duo are committed to crafting the beloved treat ethically and sustainably; the website explains: “Krissee and Mariano D’Aguiar started making chocolate in 2017 while visiting family in Northern Brazil where they realized that the delicious food could be a connecting bridge between their life in DC and their community in Brazil. They saw the capability to provide income opportunities, in an eco-friendly way that doesn’t require cutting down the rainforest, but leaves plant canopy and wildlife to thrive. From the moment they made their first batch of chocolate, they recognized this as their mission; a mission to wrap their heart around.”
River-Sea currently has locations open in Chantilly and Reston. Future DC customers can look forward to selecting from a craft hot chocolate menu, made from ‘bean-to-bar’ ground chocolate.
