Treat yourself to Gene Juarez's chocolate treatments

The chocolat chaud from Café Presse notwithstanding, the Massage de Chocolat ($105) at Gene Juarez is quite possibly the most excellent chocolate experience in town. The result of a partnership between Gene Juarez, Theo Chocolate and Sweet Beauty -- all local companies -- the treatment combines a 60-minute relaxation massage with Theo Chocolate-infused body oils and Sweet Beauty creams.

The Massage de Chocolat, along with the Triple Chocolate Pedicure ($55), will be available at all Gene Juarez spas (except South Hill) through March 31. A Sweet Cocoa Body Scrub ($95) is also available at the Bellevue and downtown spas.

Each heavenly treatment features several signature Sweet Beauty products, which are being sold at the spas throughout the promotion: the sublime Pot du Crème body butter ($20) and the Triple Chocolate Sugar Scrub ($19), which consists of raw sugar, fair-trade cocoa nibs and babassu oil.

And because Gene Juarez understands that inhaling the delectable chocolate scents could lead to cocoa cravings, they are offering two complimentary Theo Chocolate bars and a two-for-one admission voucher for a factory tour for all gift card purchases of $160 or more. For gift cards purchased with a value of $220 or more, you'll receive three Theo Chocolate bars.

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