ButterLove&Hardwork

Willy Wonka meets Louis Vuitton at ButterLove&Hardwork, a whimsical new chocolate shop that’s taken up residency at the Kimpton La Peer Hotel. You’ve probably seen pastry chef Chris Ford’s chocolate Breakables on Instagram, which you smash open with a mallet to get to the treats inside. Now he’s opened a proof of concept in West Hollywood that will run through early 2026. Inside the stylish space straight out of Twin Peaks, you can shop Ford’s seasonal showstoppers and nostalgic treats that let you be a kid again—you can even lick the spoon. The prices are relatively reasonable, too, starting at $15 for milk chocolate puffs. There’s also a gourmet vending machine, plus coffee and pastries in the morning, including crisp cube “Chrissants,” Ford’s namesake creation.