Joey's Sweets and More
by Joey Richard

Hidden in a rather depressing little flea market off Bald Hill Ave. in Warwick is an impressive treat: Joey's Sweets and More

Joey, an enthusiastic and talkative young man, was eager to show off his various sweets. It was an impressive array of chocolate-dipped potato chips, strawberries, etc.


Sadly, my jumpy little camera phone doesn't do them justice. Joey also informed us that he makes a very popular chocolate-covered bacon strips. I was intrigued.

Around the other side of his display, he had a nice selection of truffles. We bought a half-dozen in different flavors to give them a try.



Joey explained that his truffles are a mixture of cake and ganache, so they aren't meltaway, but extremely moist. We tried a half-dozen.

The chocolate covered strawberry truffle, according to Caitlin, was "only okay."

Both Caitlin and the Bear agreed that the Red Velvet truffle was even better than a cupcake (saying a lot in Bear's case), and that if they could eat a cupcake's worth of truffles, it would be perfect.

The Brownie Delight was perfect. Exactly the right amount of chocolate, excellent texture. The clear favorite for all of us.

The Birthday Cake truffle was good, but as Caitlin put it, she'd rather have actual birthday cake.

The Chocoholic truffle was very good, however we preferred the Brownie better. We felt it had a truer chocolate taste. Chocoholic I think is a darker chocolate, with chocolate chips in it as well.

Peanut Butter Surprise was excellent. A nice chocolate truffle with a nugget of peanut butter in the center.

We really liked the truffles, and would certainly have them again.

Joey does catering, and is interested in expanding into farmer's markets and so forth, so expect to see him around Rhode Island. And if you do, try some truffles.