2538
Bayview Avenue
(north of The Bridle Path / Post Road)
Toronto, Canada
M2L 1A9
Store (416) 444-8802
Office (416) 441-2536
www.swissmaster.com
or
www.chocolateur.com
www.chocolatesecrets.com
STORE
HOURS:
Regular: 10:00 to 6:00
closed: Sundays
(Before a major holiday: will
open Sunday and longer hours
during week) SUMMER:
July and August:
Monday - Thursday 10:00 to 6:00
Friday 10:00 to 7:00
closed: Saturday and Sundays
and "long weekend-Mondays"
DECEMBER
(up to Christmas)
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 8:00
Saturday 10:00 - 6:00
Sunday 11:00 - 5:00
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Let
our beautiful creations reflect the
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Taste
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Front
entrance to family boutique high up in the Swiss Alps, circa 1950s. Customers
lined up at our doors even back then. (Also had a family tourist business
in San Remo, Italian Riviera)
". . .our shop is defined by an affluent
clientele who demands a world class product and
great service at a reasonable price. . .if we
do not have that natural fit we simply do not
succeed. . ."
". . .Swiss chocolates are made under
what
one would describe as clinical sanitary conditions. In fact, Swiss cleanliness
is legendary. That is one reason Swiss chocolates can have a low sugar
content...
and are bursting with natural fruits and nuts...
But in turn they require much more delicate handling when they are air
freighted, stored,
and sold. . ."
Toronto
Star, February 13, 2002
Passionate readers pick
Swiss-Master as
"Most Popular Chocolatier in Town"
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Toronto
Star, February 13, 2002
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Toronto
Star, February 13, 2002
". . .But of course no shop becomes
great because of product alone. There is an ambience at Swiss-Master that
clicks in and permeates the shop to make chocolate buying a pleasurable
experience. . ."
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MYSTIQUE
and
MAGIC
of Swiss truffles(and pralines):
Scientific studies have found
chocolate to be irresistible to females sending them into emotional ecstasy.
The luscious "fresh cream Swiss truffles" are the most
prized of all chocolates. They are those tiny creations that have always
had a mystique and magic about them with an ability to ignite joy and
happiness, if but for a lingering moment, that very few other foods can
compete with. For a "male courting a love" bringing an "I
Love You" truffle can be a magical gift that is worth its weight
in gold. Swiss-Master "fresh cream" truffles live up to this
image, look beautiful, and burst in the mouth with exotic tastes.
Here is to love, chocolate, and
the time to enjoy them!
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OUR "FRESH CREAM" TRUFFLES AND PRALINES ARE THE SAME AS THOSE
OFFERED IN THE BEST BOUTIQUES ACROSS SWITZERLAND
.....They
have less sugar and lots of natural luscious fruits and nuts and fresh
cream – and to put it simply, they are "to live for".....
We operate in the Old Continental tradition of personalized service and
extra high quality.
Our chocolates are flown in to Toronto from family-run Läderach-Chocolatier
who retails across Switzerland – and exports throughout Europe,
Middle East, Far East and United States. We also import specialty items
from other famous Swiss chocolateurs. Our fresh-cream
truffles and pralines are NOT made "for export" – and
NOT made for long shelf life. They are the SAME as those sold in Switzerland.
THEY REQUIRE GREAT CARE AND DELICATE HANDLING.
Ingrid Läderach Steven, owner
I n g r I d @ s w I s s m a s t e r. c o m
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Laederach-Steven has brought a much needed flare to the chocolate
business … noted for having some of the best chocolate truffles in
the world at a very reasonable price … For
the price of a good local chocolate … some of the very best truffles
the world has to offer…" |
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Canadian
Jewish News, 1992 |
| “Just
up the street from Toronto’s ritzy “The Bridle Path /
Post Road” area . . where Toronto’s “beautiful people”
have come to shop for chocolate for some 19 years . . But the “really
busy” times, she says, start in November when corporations come
to put in huge orders. What adds another dimension is the sizable
Jewish, Chinese, Russian, and Muslim clientele . . At times it is
so busy that lines form. For Valentine’s it can be up to 30
feet outside. Often you’ll find famous celebrities waiting patiently
in line, happily chatting with others . . What really impressed me
was how Ingrid even supplied for the space shuttle SST-42 DISCOVERY
“night-before shuttle flight” dinner. What also adds to
the shopping experience is the many Mercedes, BMWs and Hummers in
the parking lot . . .and at times stretched-limos with celebrities
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Magazine, Montreal, Winter 2004 |
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The staff are friendlier than any indecisive shopper has a right to
expect, the packaging is imperial" |
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Toronto
Life, June 1993 |
| "...But
the lure of Swiss-Master is as much the wisdome and warmth of its
owner as the purity and goodness of its chocolate..." |
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yoursourceCandianLifestyle,
Holdiday 2001 |
| Chocolatier
Magazine "3rd Annual Gift Guide For Chocolate Lovers" “…and on top
of each chocolate sits a tiny gift they call a ‘smidgen’ |
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Chocolatier
Magazine (USA) December 1987 |
| "This
‘fashion food’ is packaged like precious jewels… Their Swiss-Master
frozen yogurt is the piece de resistance…a Swiss-Master bonus" |
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Globe
and Mail December 10, 1987 |
| "Attention
all chocoholics. . . I'll show you a place that will send your taste
buds into a tale spin. Swiss-Master Chocolatier is a store where decadence
is always in vogue. So, chocolate lovers brace yourselves" |
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CFTO-TV
Eye on Toronto February 19, 1990 |
| "Cinderella
boutique in a tiny fairyland-like plaza, recognized as the most profitable
in Canada, nestled in the middle of Canada’s richest neighbourhood." |
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Introduction
of Swiss-Master at " 1999 Retailer of the Year" Ceremonies |
| "...when
asked for her secret, Läderach-Steven answered: 'There is no overall
simple answer, or magic formula. Just offer great chocolate and great
service, all at a fair price, and watch the magic click in, especially
with an upscale clientele…It’s that simple… and yet it’s that difficult!'
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Toronto
Business Times, Millennium Achievements, January 2001 |
| “…Our
niche became the endless social events around the Bayview/ TheBridlePath/
PostRoad area… big corporate sales followed as a result…” |
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Swiss-Canadian
News, June 1987 |
| "Win
a Day of Beauty' with Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast'.....with Swiss-Master
Chocolatier chocolates as one of the prizes..." |
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The
Toronto Star contest, May 27, 2001 |
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 www.swissinfo.org
FRONT PAGE FEATURE:
Do they exercise their right to vote in Switzerland?
..on website for three months, summer 2007 (one of Switzerland’s most popular websites)
+ read article in "Media" page
+ article appeared in NZZ Online
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Fun at our 20th ANNIVERSARY PARTY . . November 5, 2005
On November 5th 2005 it was
our store’s 20th ANNIVERSARY
and to thank the “Beautiful People of Toronto”
we are had a PARTY and a DRAW FOR:
A) 3-night / 4-days getaway to
beautiful BERMUDA!
. . . with airfare, hotel, courtesy of Bermuda Tourism
www.bermudatourism.com
. . . 1-800-BERMUDA
WINNER WAS: …. Elly Springer
B) Beautiful TagHeuer watch
www.tagheur.com
WINNER WAS: …. Mrs. R. Reiff
Also gave away some 300 “Ty Beanies”
thanks to Ty Canada LLC
www.ty.com
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Here is one of many greetings in our Anniversary Book:
Dear Ingrid, Congratulations on twenty years
of friendship, love and chocolate.
You have rejoiced with us in good times
and have offered support in dark times.
Is it any wonder that so many of your customers
consider themselves friends? Chocolate may be
a comfort food, but the comfort is enhanced exponentially
with your hugs. Stay Well, Stay Beautiful, Stay yourself!
Love, Maureen
Here is another Anniversary greeting:
To Ingrid and her lovely crew
at Swiss-Master Chocolatier for their
Twentieth Anniversary, November 2005:
For 20 years, dear Ingrid
your treats have been the best,
your truffles, yogurt .. and smiles
have beaten all the rest
We love you and we thank you
we really, truly do.
But something else is needed
so we’ll go on cheering you.
Please promise us, dear Ingrid
that you’ll stay on with your store.
We want you here forever!
Well, at least for 20 more.
. . . Donald L. King
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