| In the summer of 1910, the young confectioner Leonidas Kestekides traveled to the Brussels World Fair as a member of the U.S. Greek delegation. He returned to Belgium as a delegate to the International Exhibition of 1913. Between the two events, he won gold and bronze medals for his fine chocolate confectionery and patisserie. |
| This prestigious recognition, combined with a love at first sight for a ravishing Brussels beauty, persuaded young Leonidas to settle in Belgium for good. He opened tearooms in Brussels, Ghent, and Blankenberghe, allowing the public to savor the fruits of his talents. |
| Today, Leonidas Fresh Belgian Chocolates offers a wide variety of fine gourmet chocolates for your business or personal gift-giving needs. Leonidas chocolates, made with 100% cocoa, are flown in to the United States on a weekly or as needed basis to guarantee constant quality and freshness, and insure customer satisfaction. |
| The Delice Corporation, a privately-owned company headquartered in New Rochelle, NY, owns, leases and operates high-end chocolate boutiques selling the Leonidas brand premium, fresh, Belgian chocolates. All of Delice's chocolate boutiques are locally managed. |
