The Chocolate Salon

May 30th Registration Deadlines for 2024 Chocolate Bar and Vegan Chocolate Awards

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open through May 30th for 2024 Best Chocolate Bars and Vegan Chocolate. (Limited Entry Spaces Remain) Registration deadlines are: TOP CHOCOLATE BAR Annual Chocolate Bar Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 30, 2024 Product Submission Deadline: June 4, 2024 : REGISTER HERE BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE Annual Vegan Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: May 30, 2024 Product Submission Deadline: June 4, 2024 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates that are 100% Vegan, with no animal products or by products included. ...

Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America 2024 Announced

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2024 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 for 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: aL chocoLat Boutique CocoTutti Chocolates Creamed Honey Co Delysia Chocolatier Michael's Chocolates Panache Chocolatier This year’s FIVE STAR MASTER CHOCOLATIER are: Ambrosia Sipping Chocolate Sandhill Chocolate Company Socola Chocolatier See the SUPERIOR CHOCOLATIER, and EXCEPTIONAL CHOCOLATIER Honorees here. ...

San Francisco Chocolate Salon Returns on April 7th as the Premiere West Coast Artisan Chocolate Festival

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IltZ7JYEIGk The 16th Annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon takes place this Spring on April 7, 2024. The Chocolate Salon has long been known as the original artisan chocolate festival on the West Coast. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience a wide range of artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s most famous culinary metropolitan areas. Previous Chocolate Salon participants include chocolatiers, confectioners, and other culinary artisans, such as Amano Artisan Chocolate, Z. Cioccolato, LetterPress Chocolate, Michael’s Chocolates, Formosa Chocolates, Goufrais, Siamaya Chocolate, CocoTutti Chocolates, Fookie, R & J Toffees, Brigadeiro Sprinkles, The Good Chocolate, p.o.p. candy co., flying noir, the Wishing Well Workshop, Fabula Tea, and more. For more information or tickets, visit www.SFChocolateSalon.com. The San Francisco Chocolate Salon, Los Angeles Chocolate Salon, Sacramento Chocolate Salon, Seattle Chocolate Salon and International Chocolate Salon are produced by TasteTV, which originally created the first Chocolate Salon event in San Francisco in 2007, inspired by its cultural cookbook on chocolate,...

April 19th Registration Deadlines for 2024 Toffee and White Chocolate Awards

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2024 Best Toffee and Best White Chocolate award competitions. April registration deadlines are: BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE Annual White Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: April 19, 2024 Product Submission Deadline: April 26, 2024 : REGISTER HERE : DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates made with white chocolate. It can be all white chocolate, or partially made with white chocolate. TOP TOFFEE Annual Toffee Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: April 19, 2024 Product Submission Deadline: April 26, 2024 : REGISTER HERE To see the full schedule of registration deadlines and product submission deadlines, visit the awards competition page here. REACH NEW MARKETS, NEW PEOPLE, NEW CLIENTS & NEW PARTNERS; LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AND MEET NEW PRESS...

Chocolate and Wine Cruise on SF Bay: February 10th

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

FEBRUARY 10TH: Join us for the Wine & Chocolate CRUISE on San Francisco Bay. The First Cruise for 2024 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 https://vimeo.com/197132521 ...

10th Annual Awards for the Best Hot Cocoa, the Best Hot Chocolate, and the Best Drinking Chocolate of the Year

January 19, 2024January 20, 2024 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

10th Annual Hot Chocolate Awards We are proud to present the results of the 10th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon results for the 10th 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 https://youtube.com/shorts/ugrfpblwEsw?si=HYZqkjEpFuedxjzF 5.0 STARS 4.5 STARS 4.0 STARS 3.5 STARS 3.0 STARS BEST TEXTURE 5.0 STARS Delysia Chocolatier Gilded Brewing Drinking Chocolate with Espresso 4.5 STARS Ambrosia Sipping Chocolate Ambrosia Hot Chocolate Ambrosia Sipping Chocolate Ambrosia Salted Caramel Chocolate 4.0 STARS Delysia Chocolatier Lavender Drinking Chocolate Delysia Chocolatier Pumpkin Spice Drinking Chocolate Panache Chocolatier Aztec Gold Panache Chocolatier Colombian Drinking Chocolate Creamed Honey Co Bee10 Cocoa original Panache Chocolatier Berry Bramble 3.5 STARS LOCOCO Company, hot cocoa - original spice Creamed Honey Co Bee10 Cocoa Malt Creamed Honey Co Bee10 Cocoa Creme de menthe MOCO Peppermint Hot Chocolate Godavari Chocolate BonFiction Drinking Chocolate MOCO Banana Hot Chocolate 3.0 STARS MOCO Mexican Hot Chocolate Cacaolab Corporation Limited Cacao Tea BEST...

Winners of the 1st Annual Chocolate Advent Calendar Awards

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

THE BEST CHOCOLATES FOR DECEMBER ADVENT COUNTDOWN 1st Annual Chocolate Advent Calendar Awards: We are proud to present the results of the 1st Annual CHOCOLATE ADVENT CALENDAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 1ST Annual CHOCOLATE ADVENT CALENDAR AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel, with this year's entries narrowed down to First Place (GOLD), Second Place (SILVER), and Third Place (BRONZE) winners. Enjoy these tasty creations for the Holidays! GOLD MEDAL CHOCOLATE Panache Chocolatier Advent Calendar SILVER MEDAL CHOCOLATE Delysia Chocolatier Advent Calendar Collection Truffles CREATOR DESCRIPTION Each truffle has been meticulously crafted by our award-winning chocolatier, Chef Nicole Patel, with the sole purpose of creating a harmonious blend of indulgence when enjoyed with your favorite spirits, wine, tea, coffee, and cheese. Experience elegant ways to pair chocolate with foods and drink. Indulge – sip by sip, bite by bite each day as you await the arrival of the holidays. BRONZE MEDAL CHOCOLATE Maverick Chocolate Advent Calendar ...

Awards for Best Caramels of 2023 Announced by the International Chocolate Salon

November 28, 2023November 29, 2023 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2023 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2023 CARAMEL 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. Best Caramel Exterior Design GOLD aL chocoLat Boutique Beer Caramel SILVER Delysia Chocolatier Truffle Sampler: Caramelized Black Truffle BRONZE aL chocoLat Boutique Passion Caramel Kwoka caramel Salted caramel with peanuts and chocolate HONORABLE MENTION aL chocoLat Boutique Carrot Caramel Delysia Chocolatier Truffle Sampler: Espresso Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD aL chocoLat Boutique Passion Caramel SILVER Michael's Chocolates Spiced Pear Old Fashioned BRONZE Kwoka caramel Salted caramel with peanuts and chocolate Kansas City Caramels Cayenne Cinnamon Caramels Crafted Caramel...