The Chocolate Salon

Chocolate & Wine CRUISE on San Francisco Bay

June 1, 2016October 19, 2021 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Join us for The Chocolate & Wine Cruise 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 chocolatiers and culinary artisans. Walk among the various chocolatiers and experience their latest creations. Explore and luxuriate on the yacht, and enjoy it all during the 2-hour cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Then take home some of that great chocolate and wine you've discovered and purchased onboard for continued enjoyment. The Chocolate Cruise is Limited to a lucky 140 attendees (reduced from 200). Must be over 21 years of age. $50/person. 1:00-3:00pm (yacht sets off at 1pm SHARP). RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE To participate as a partner or vendor, please contact the Organizers here. ...

2016 Los Angeles Chocolate Salon on October 1st

April 28, 2016April 28, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the October 1st return of the Original Artisan and Premium Chocolate event in Southern California, the 10th Annual LOS ANGELES CHOCOLATE SALON. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG9fyzGj974&feature=youtu.be Visit the Salon at www.LAChocolateSalon.com...

2016 Chocolate AWARDS Call for Entries

April 27, 2016May 26, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the following Chocolatier and Confection awards competition and event updates: ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON AWARDS COMPETITION: Best Chocolate Bars Top Toffee Best White Chocolate Best Bridal Chocolates Top Caramels Registration Now Open Registration closes May 26th (June 11th for Caramels) Details and to Register here...

Yes, This is a new Site Design

April 21, 2016May 26, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Your eyes are not deceiving you. After three years of the previous website design, the International Chocolate Salon has launched this brand new design. It includes several new features that will be unveiled in the near future. Most importantly, it makes it easier for you to find your way around, and find the information that you need, when you need it. Enjoy!...

Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

February 25, 2016May 17, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the 2016 award winners for the title BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA The Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Award winners are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards received by each entrant in the 2015 TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Toffees, Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Top Design and Branding, and Best Bridal Chocolates. This year's SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are: Fera'wyn's Artisan Chocolates Luxx Chocolat William Dean Chocolates Delysia Chocolatier CocoTutti Beijo de Chocolat Chuao Valenza Chocolatier Amano Artisan Chocolate Seleuss Ticket Chocolate Alter Eco All Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Winners are listed here....

2nd Annual Hot Chocolate Award Winners

December 28, 2015October 12, 2017 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

2nd Annual Hot Chocolate Award Winners Announced We are proud to present the results of the 2nd Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2nd Annual HOT 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. To view the winners, go here...

Four Top Caramels you have to Taste

July 22, 2015May 17, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

If you have love caramels, then you have to try these four Gold Medal award-winning selections from the 2015 International Chocolate Salon's Artisan Chocolate Awards. Luxx Chocolat Bees Knees: Caramel and ganache infused with honey and Jack Daniels Honey Whisky, 1800 Resposado Agave Tequila and fresh organic apple cider. A dash of fennel citrus sea salt. GOLD: Best Exterior Design, Most Unique, Best Overall Chocolate Artistry Luxx Chocolat CinnaFig: 72% dark chocolate (Venezuelan). 2 layers, one made with creamy cinnamon caramel with Black Mission figs and the other, a ganache made with mascarpone and goat cheese. GOLD: Best Exterior Design, Best Ingredient Combinations, Best Overall Chocolate Artistry Phillip Ashley Chocolates Chelonii™ - salted caramel pecan praline GOLD: Best Taste ChocolaTas Milk chocolate covered salted caramels. Smooth creamy caramel in milk chocolate, with a sprinkle of fleur du sel. GOLD: Best Packaging...

Seattle Chocolate Salon Returns on July 26th to a New Location in Bellevue

May 29, 2015May 16, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Chocolate lovers, en garde! TasteTV announces the Original and Premier artisan chocolate show for the Seattle area takes place at the 8th Annual Seattle Chocolate Salon. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the Northwest's great culinary regions. For the first time ever, the 8th Annual Seattle Chocolate Salon is taking place in the Seattle area enclave of Bellevue. The Organizers believe that this change of venue will extend the excitement and flavors of the Salon to a new set of clients, customers, and chocolate fans. The Seattle Chocolate Salon participants include over 20 chocolatiers, confectioners, and other culinary artisans, such as Forte Chocolates, Amano Artisan Chocolate, The Tea Room Chocolate Company, Intrigue Chocolate Co., Fera'wyn's Artisan Chocolates, CocoTutti, Hot Chocolat, Tease Chocolates, William Dean Chocolates, SELEUSS Chocolates, Gusto Chocolates, Gustoblende and more. An intimate setting, the Seattle Chocolate Salon is the perfect place to find the perfect gift,...