Celebrity Favorite John Kelly Chocolates is a Winner with the Oscar Crowd

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Mar 25, 2015, 08:30 ET

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollywood's biggest names -- from box office superstars to indie film up-and-comers -- were delighted to discover a box of hand-crafted John Kelly Chocolates tucked inside the coveted "swag bags" they received at an exclusive pre-Oscar gifting suite at L'Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills last month. The bronze gift boxes came packed with the chocolatier's Signature Chocolate Collection, a luxury assortment of popular flavors. And some of the lucky stars received John Kelly's newest sensation, Salted Chocolate Caramels. Celebrities could not stop raving about the rich artisanal chocolates. In fact, actress Lorraine Bracco was heard calling across the suite: "I'm your biggest fan!"

A happy Stephen Glickman ("Big Time Rush") embraces a Tower of John Kelly Chocolates with John Kelson and Kelly Green, owners of the company.

Shanola Hampton is "Shameless" as she savors every morsel of John Kelly Chocolates.

But well before John Kelly Chocolates was part of Hollywood's most glamorous night, the sweets were already a hit with A-listers. Oscar host Neil Patrick Harris is a regular customer of the chocolatier's Hollywood shop and often picks up special gifts there. Comedienne/producer Mindy Kaling gave the Hollywood location the thumbs up by placing it on Los Angeles Confidential Magazine's list of "9 Mindy Kaling-Approved Places To Hang In LA." Actress Aimee Garcia gave the sweets as crew gifts for the Showtime hit series Dexter. Other luminaries who took home the chocolates during Oscar week included Academy Award-nominated writer/director Richard Linklater ("Boyhood"), and actors Stephen Glickman ("Big Time Rush"), Shanola Hampton ("Shameless"), Naomi Grossman ("American Horror Story"),

Grace Gealey ("Empire"), actor/singer-songwriter Drake Bell ("Ultimate Spiderman"/"Ready, Steady, Go!") and rapper Machine Gun Kelly ("Beyond the Lights") among many others (as seen in this video and photo album here).

Some of the many flavors celebrities rave about include the award-winning Dark Chocolate with French Grey Sea Salt and the mouthwatering Semi-sweet Chocolate and Peanut Butter Fudge Bar.

About John Kelly Chocolates:
John Kelly Chocolates was established in 2005, and is a maker of ultra-luxury artisan chocolates, including a signature, unique Truffle Fudge. Retailers include top specialty stores like Neiman Marcus and upscale hotel gift shops like The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, The Four Seasons Hotels and The Waldorf Astoria. The company opened its first boutique on a quaint Hollywood street adjacent to its factory operations, off Sunset Boulevard. Instantly popular, the boutique is a neighborhood shop for Hollywood insiders. The company now has a second busy location on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, close to the beach. In July 2009, John Kelly Chocolates was awarded the coveted Sofi Gold Award for Outstanding Chocolate by the Specialty Food Association at the Fancy Food Show in New York, and in 2007 was awarded the Silver. The company's offerings were also named "Best Chocolate in LA" by MyFoxLA's Hot List. Founders John Kelson, a longtime executive in the luxury fashion industry; and Kelly Green, an advertising industry veteran, are proud and pleased to bring such an exquisite product to the marketplace.

John Kelly Chocolates Stores:
1508 N. Sierra Bonita Avenue in Hollywood, CA 90046 Tel. (323) 851-3269
1111 ½ Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, CA 90403 Tel. (310) 899-0900

For more product information, call: 323-851-3269 or email: [email protected] or visit our website at www.johnkellychocolates.com. For media relations, contact Alexia Haidos, at 310-387-1981, [email protected].

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