Cuckoo for Cocoa Move over, Willy Wonka. This chocolate connoisseur is set to steal the hearts of chocolate-lovers worldwide.

Vital Stats>> Oded "Max" Brenner, 38, of Max Brenner: Chocolate by the Bald Man in New York City

Company>> Chocolate cafe/restaurant/shop that is creating a new chocolate culture

All Abuzz>> Shhh . . . Listen closely and you just might hear a buzz in the air. Most likely, it's gasps of delight as chocolate-lovers experience one of the 20 Max Brenner locations currently open in the U.S., Australia, Israel, Singapore and the Philippines. But beware: That distinct murmur will soon reach a crescendo. After all, 300 Max Brenner branches are set to open in the U.S. over the next decade.