Chocolate Mousse on the Loose

The retro French classic is making a very modern comeback.

Chocolate Mousse stars on the menu at Bon Delire, one of San Francisco’s buzzy new hot-spots on the Embarcadero.

Chocolate mousse is having a retro revival. It first rose to popularity in mid-century America with Julia Child. At that time, fine dining meant French—which was considered the standard for elegance and haute cuisine—and chocolate mousse fit…