The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2025 award winners for the title
BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America*** are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards and plus 4.5/4.0/3.5 star ratings received by each entrant in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions such as Best Caramels, Best Toffees, Top Chocolate Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Best Sugar-Free Chocolates, Best Ruby Chocolates, and other competitions.
This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are:
Amano Artisan Chocolate
Delysia Chocolatier
Michael's Chocolates
Panache Chocolatier
Rainy Day Chocolate
Socola Chocolatier
FIVE STAR MASTER CHOCOLATIERS are:
aL chocoLat Boutique
Albert's Petite Sweets
Coba / Rubia Coffee Company
CocoTutti
Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates
Sonoma Chocolatier
See the SUPERIOR CHOCOLATIER, and EXCEPTIONAL CHOCOLATIER Honorees here.
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FEBRUARY 8TH: Join us for the Wine & Chocolate CRUISE on San Francisco Bay. The First Cruise for 2025
The day's adventure takes place onboard a luxury yacht, where you will taste wines from a local winemaker, along with samples from a curated selection of local chocolate and wine.
Walk among the various artisans and experience their latest creations. Explore and luxuriate on the yacht, and enjoy it all during the 2 and a half hour cruise on the San Francisco Bay.
Then take home some of that great food and wine you've discovered and purchased onboard for continued enjoyment.
EXCLUSIVE: The Wine & Chocolate Cruise is Limited to a lucky 100 attendees.
♥ RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE
WATCH THE VIDEO
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THE BEST CARAMELS OF THE YEAR
The Annual Caramel Awards:
We are proud to present the results of the Annual CARAMEL AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for Best Caramels are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
GOLD MEDAL CARAMEL
SILVER MEDAL CARAMEL
BRONZE MEDAL CARAMEL
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11th Annual Hot Chocolate Awards
We are proud to present the results of the 11th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon results for the 11th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The chocolate awards Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
SOOTHING AND DELICIOUS
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4.5 STARS
4.0 STARS
3.5 STARS
3.0 STARS
BEST INGREDIENT COMBINATIONS
4.5 STARS
Delysia Chocolatier Chai chili drinking chocolate
Panache Chocolatier Raspberry Chambord Cocoa
4.0 STARS
Delysia Chocolatier Turmeric Crème Brûlée drinking chocolate
Panache Chocolatier Brown Sugar Bourbon Cocoa
The Original Cocoa Traders Ltd Unicorn Tears
3.5 STARS
Delysia Chocolatier Cinnamon roll drinking chocolate
Cocoa Mia of Floyd Hot Cocoa
Panache Chocolatier Peanut Butter Cocoa
3.0 STARS
Sonoma Chocolatiers Lightly-spiced Sipping chocolate, with almond
Sonoma Chocolatiers Straight Sipping Chocolate
The Original Cocoa Traders Ltd Shadow Tiger
Meiho University Taiwan Pingtung Cocoa Farm & Ruby Black Tea (No.18) -MU Alex-Yu Flavor Drinking Chocolate
BEST TASTE
4.5 STARS
Panache Chocolatier Raspberry Chambord Cocoa
4.0 STARS
Delysia...
The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open for the annual Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Awards.
Registration deadlines are:
BEST HOT COCOA & DRINKING CHOCOLATE
Annual Hot Chocolate
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
November 11, 2024
Product Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2024
: REGISTER HERE
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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2024 Best Caramels Awards.
Registration deadlines are:
TOP CARAMELS
Annual
Chocolate Salon Competition
TOP CARAMELS
Annual Caramel
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
October 14, 2024
Product Submission Deadline:
November 1, 2024
: REGISTER HERE...
We are proud to present the results of the 2024 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2024 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
2024 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARD RESULTS
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Panache Chocolatier Derby Bourbon Chocolate Bar
SILVER
Delysia Chocolatier Sriracha Peanut Crunch Chocolate Bar
Panache Chocolatier Jalapeno Pistachio
BRONZE
Stella’s Confectionery Irish Crème Caramel
Panache Chocolatier Tigris Thai Chocolate Bar
Amano Artisan Chocolate Raspberry Rose
HONORABLE MENTION
Bon Fiction A Rose in Pistachio Skies
Best Taste
GOLD
Delysia Chocolatier Smoked Butterscotch Latte Gold Chocolate Bar
SILVER
Panache Chocolatier Derby Bourbon Chocolate Bar
Delysia Chocolatier Hazelnut...
We are proud to present the results of the 2024 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2024 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
2024 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARD RESULTS
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Delysia Chocolatier Elemental Chocolate Truffle 4pc assortment
Amano Artisan Chocolate Citrus Mélange À Trois, 55% Dark
SILVER
Delysia Chocolatier Botanical Bliss Chocolate Truffle 2pc assortment
Delysia Chocolatier Hazelnut Orange Blossom Dark Chocolate Bar
BRONZE
Grupo CIMA Dorado Chocopunto by Mabel 74% WITH COCOA NIBS
Grupo CIMA Dorado Chocopunto by Mabel 62% WITH COCONUT
7th Heaven Peanut Butter Cups
HONORABLE...
