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Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the Bay 3rd Edition

November 2, 2016December 27, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Join us for The Thirdy Edition of the Chocolate & Wine Cruise Because it was great fun both times, a grand adventure, and sold out, we will be going on a third Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the Bay on February 11th. 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 130 attendees. RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE The 1st Edition winery was Social Impact and the chocolatiers included: Rainy Day Chocolate, Heavenly taste toffee, flying noir, Kindred Cooks, Starchild Chocolate, and R & J Toffees. VIDEO FROM THE FIRST...

National Holiday Chocolate Day is November 20, 2016

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

What are the Holidays without chocolate? They're not quite the Holidays, are they? Holiday chocolate sales are some of the largest throughout the year, and this is because everyone wants some for their celebrations and festivities. That's why it's time to have a national day for holiday chocolates. Join us on November 20, the third Sunday of the month, in celebrating the first annual National Holiday Chocolate Day. This new national day of celebration will be launched at the Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon in San Francisco. Chocolate lovers throughout Northern California, and throughout North America, will be able to treat themselves on the 20th in the knowledge that they are bringing about a new reason to eat delicious chocolate. (Twitter & Instagram hashtags: #NationalHolidayChocolateDay ) Holiday Chocolate Fun Facts and History The period between Halloween and Christmas has the largest amount of chocolate sales in North America and England, with Easter following in second. Switzerland is the country that eats the most chocolate annually, at...

2016 Truffle Artistry AWARDS – Call for Entries through Nov. 23

October 17, 2016October 16, 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: Top Truffle Artistry Registration Now Open Registration closes November 23 for Truffles (or earlier if full) Details and to Register here REACH NEW MARKETS, NEW PEOPLE, NEW CLIENTS & NEW PARTNERS; LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AND MEET NEW PRESS...

Chocolate Film Screening of Semisweet Life in Chocolate at the Fall CHOCOLATE SALON

October 14, 2016October 14, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

For the first time, the Fall Chocolate Salon will be screening a recent chocolate film for attendees: "Semisweet: Life in Chocolate." PRODUCED BY: LALITA KRISHNA DIRECTED BY: MICHAEL ALLCOCK Synopsis Three continents, four stories and one deep connection: the complex world of chocolate. In the wilds of Northern Canada are Ron and Nadine who make raw chocolate like the Aztecs. In Hershey, Pennsylvania, is Hershey employee Jonathan. In West Africa, are plantation workers Noufou and Mamoutou. In Paris, is chocolatier Patrick Roger. Semisweet: Life in Chocolate follows the unique journeys of people whose lives are transformed by chocolate. Biography: Producer Lalita Krishna is an award winning filmmaker whose works have screened on major TVnetworks and at film festivals around the world. An early adopter of new platforms for storytelling, Lalita produces mobile apps and websites which complement and enhance the documentary viewing experience. She brings community involvement and user engagement strategies to the projects she develops and produces. Her projects have been acclaimed for...

The Fall Luxury Chocolate Salon returns on November 20th

September 22, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Returning for a 7th year, the Fall Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON participants include over 30 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans. An intimate setting, the Fall Chocolate Salon is the perfect place to find the perfect gift, while tasting and savoring the chocolate lovers experience. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world's great culinary metropolitan areas. www.FallChocolateSalon.com ...

Hot Chocolate & Beverage AWARDS Call for Entries 2016

September 22, 2016October 21, 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 Hot Chocolate and Drinking Cocoa NEW: Top Ranked Hot Chocolates will be featured at a Hot Chocolate Popup in San Francisco in December Registration Now Open Registration closes October 21 (Extended to October 24th) Details and to Register here...

Chocolate & Wine CRUISE on San Francisco Bay: 2nd Edition

July 29, 2016October 19, 2021 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Join us for The 2nd Edition of the Chocolate & Wine Cruise Because it was great fun, a grand adventure, and sold out, we will be going on a second Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the Bay on October 15th. 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. RSVP HERE The 1st Edition winery was Social Impact and the chocolatiers included: Rainy Day Chocolate, Heavenly taste toffee, flying noir, Kindred Cooks, Starchild Chocolate, and R & J Toffees. Must be over 21 years of age. $50/person. 1:00-3:00pm (yacht...

Artisan Chocolate Art Gallery

July 22, 2016July 6, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The cool and tasty Chocolate Art Gallery at the annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon event (www.SFChocolateSalon.com) features chocolate skulls, diamonds, dresses, statues, zen gardens, cakes, and even Legos in Scharffen Berger Chocolate. The Chocolate diamonds come from Chocolatines outside of Chicago, and the zen garden and legos were created by the International Chocolate Salon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOT0U1Yw06I ...