News

2025

Chocolate

At the heart of our online boutique lies a simple yet profound belief: every bite should tell a story. As an artisanal chocolatier and confectioner, we craft more than just desserts—we create moments of joy, indulgence, and connection.   Our journey begins with a relentless dedication to quality ingredients. From the first sprinkle of orange spice tea leaves in our crunchy cookies to the velvety drizzle of dark chocolate over golden raisins and pistachios, every detail is deliberate. We believe that flavor is born in the details: the richness of single-origin cocoa, the vibrancy of sun-ripened mangoes, and the subtle...

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Cacao Bean : India - Idukki Hills, Kerala

Cacao Bean : India - Idukki Hills, Kerala

It feels so goooood to create, contribute, inspire. I’m back in the kitchen making #CHOCOLATE, from scratch, #beantobar, #dark 70%, for you. I feel like there is an exchange of love that we share. Thank you. Cacao Bean : India - Idukki Hills, KeralaSource Type : Direct Trade Harvest Year: 2019Variety : “Mankuva” TrinitarioCertifications : OrganicTasting Notes : Sweet caramel, butterscotch, warm spices, black licorice, raisin Love is in the air….

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Thank You

Thank You

THANK YOU for sharing in my love of both handcrafted savory and sugar items. Thank you for believing in and supporting Noir d’Ebene. I am still in love with it all and find it a pleasure to create and serve you daily. We can’t keep beignets, boudin or chocolates on the shelf. Many of you have been taken us serious now that you know we cater and ship, THANK YOU. If there is ever a question or concern, please do not hesitate to share, as we are great together. hug yourself. kiss yourself. bring someone in. STORE & HOURS 1309...

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Happy Anniversary, almost.

Happy Anniversary, almost.

Our one year anniversary is soon approaching and it feels good, great actually.  Its taken me 25 years to open my first store and one year to be inside it sharing it with you.  It takes us all, my vision, Rebecca, Tawana and Robert running the store.  Frances, Sophia, the Transitional and Summer Youth Students working with me in the kitchen, Friends and Family giving advice, and you, for showing up, showing interest and supporting with your dollar.  Thank you all. Some months have been extremely slow while others have kept us exhausted and busy.  Through it all I have...

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Grand Opening

Grand Opening

Evanston, IL — Evanston’s premier chocolatier, Shannon Sudduth, has opened her first retail location at 1309 Chicago Avenue, near Dempster Street. Shannon has been crafting  bean-to-bar chocolates, confections and pastries for over 25 years. The business,  Noir d’Ébène Chocolat et Pâtisserie, has been operating out of the Family Focus Center and is now ready to make the step to its own retail location. The boutique will feature small batch  artisanal chocolates, patisseries and savory items, all made from scratch with ethically sourced ingredients, with the menu changing weekly.   Shannon is a native Evanstonian, raised in the Fifth Ward, although...

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