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.
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