Chocolate Awards Panelists Announced for Chicago Salon

Panelists for the upcoming 1st Annual Chicago Luxury Chocolate Salon on September 7th have been announced and feature regional food, wine and event experts.Chocolate Award Panelists include Anthony Todd (Chicagoist.com), Erielle Bakkum (Fancy Toast blog), Mandy Burrell Booth (Gapers Block's Drive Thru blog), Laura Stolpman (Chicagoist.com), Gemma Petrie (Pro Bono Baker blog), Robert Luce (Chicago-Scene.com), Kara Walsh (Metromix.com), Bernard Pacyniak (Candy Industry Magazine), Laura Hansen (Best of the Best Dining in Chicago), Krystal Moench (The Daily Journal), and Gloria Henllan-Jones (Chicago-splash.com). TasteTV Events include: The San Francisco International Chocolate Salon The Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon The Chicago Chocolate SalonThe Seattle Luxury Chocolate SalonThe New Media Tastemakers Summit This blog from the contributors, producers and correspondents at TasteTV at TasteTV.com. technorati tags:TasteTV, restaurants, video, content, food, Chocolate, wine, recipes, cooking, Restaurant Reviews, Chef, ITV, fashion, seafoodTasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates...
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The Chicago Luxury Chocolate Salon – Sept. 7th

The new location for the upcoming 1st Annual Chicago Luxury Chocolate Salon on September 7th is the Grainger Ballroom, at the Chicago Symphony Center The space is located directly across the street from the well-known Art Institute of Chicago, on MIchigan Avenue in downtown Chicago.Ticket sales have begun for the following Chocolate Salons in Chicago and Los Angeles.Seattle Chocolate Salon awards can be seen here.TasteTV Events include: The San Francisco International Chocolate SalonThe Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate SalonThe Chicago Chocolate SalonThe Seattle Luxury Chocolate SalonThe New Media Tastemakers Summit This blog from the contributors, producers and correspondents at TasteTV at TasteTV.com. technorati tags:TasteTV, restaurants, video, content, food, Chocolate, wine, recipes, cooking, Restaurant Reviews, Chef, ITV, fashion, seafood TasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates...
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Seattle CHOCOLATE SALON to be a Foodie Staycation

Chocolate lovers in the Northwest can enjoy a delicious "staycation" in Seattle on July 13th!The first major chocolate show in the Northwest this millennium takes place at the SEATTLE LUXURY CHOCOLATE SALON on Sunday, July 13th, 2008. 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.Featured chocolatiers and confectioners include Amano Artisan Chocolate, Kekau Chocolatier, Cocoa Chai Chocolates, Petit Noirs, Guittard Chocolate, Poco Dolce, Theo Chocolate, Blissful Brownies, Island Angel Chocolates, Alma Chocolate, Lula's Chocolates, Intrigue Chocolates Co., Andy's Handmade Chocolates, Fiori Chocolatiers, Dilettante Chocolates, Posh Chocolat, GrendelSweets Handcrafted Chocolates, Oh! Chocolate, Decadent Tastes, Cadeaux Chocolates, Emily's Chocolates, Cosmic Chocolate, Sweet Beauty Organic Chocolate Spa, Sol Rouge Wines and more.Chocolate demos are also spotlighted by local talent, including Carol Dearth of Sizzleworks Cooking School in Bellevue. Members of the Salon's Chocolate Tasting Awards Panel include Seattle food and city journalists Molly Wizenberg...
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Death by Chocolate – Ashton Kutcher

You've heard of Death by Chocolate? Take a look at this killer chocolate skit from Saturday Night Live.TasteTV Events include: The San Francisco International Chocolate Salon The Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon The Chicago Chocolate SalonThe Seattle Luxury Chocolate SalonThe New Media Tastemakers Summit This blog from the contributors, producers and correspondents at TasteTV at TasteTV.com. technorati tags:TasteTV, restaurants, video, content, food, Chocolate, wine, recipes, cooking, Restaurant Reviews, Chef, ITV, fashion, seafoodTasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates...
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Chocolate News – May 20

Latest Chocolate News - May 20 Letter: Chocolate Fest benefits youth clubEnterprise-Record - Chico,CA,USAThe planning, support and production of this three-day celebration of chocolate — including our Queen's Coronation, Chocolate and Wine Tasting, ... See all stories on this topic Drink Wine, Eat Chocolate and Stay Young at New York City's ...PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA... located on Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, invites travelers to enjoy a "Drink Wine, Eat Chocolate and Stay Young" weekend package. ... See all stories on this topic TRIPS WITH A TWIST: Chicago's tasty getaways -- delightful ...Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com - Kalamazoo,MI,USANext time you're headed to the Windy City, you might consider a chocolate tour. Talk about a taste of Chicago! The lady behind the tours is Valerie Beck, ... See all stories on this topic See’s Candies Review: Peanut Butter Patties & P-Nut Crunch By admin It seems really unfair to review the chocolates...
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Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon – Oct. 5

The 2nd Annual Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon will take place on Oct. 5, 2008, at the Pasadena Conference Center.Featured 2008 Los Angeles Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON chocolatiers and confectioners include Mignon Chocolate, Chocolate All the Time, Sacred Chocolate, Ojai Chocolat, Arlene's Gourmet Toffee, Valerie Confections, Jade Chocolates, Malibu Toffee, Guittard Chocolate Company, Marti Chocolatt, The Chocolate Traveler, Poco Dolce, San Francisco Toffee Company, Silver Stone Wines, Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Cream Liqueur, and more.TasteTV Events include: The San Francisco International Chocolate Salon The Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon The Chicago Chocolate SalonThe Seattle Luxury Chocolate SalonThe New Media Tastemakers Summit This blog from the contributors, producers and correspondents at TasteTV at TasteTV.com. technorati tags:TasteTV, restaurants, video, content, food, Chocolate, wine, recipes, cooking, Restaurant Reviews, Chef, ITV, fashion, seafoodTasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates...
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Seattle Luxury Chocolate Salon – July 13, 2008

Seattle Luxury Chocolate Salon announced for Sunday, July 13th, Bastille Day Weekend. The Salon will feature chocolatiers such as Amano Artisan Chocolate, Kekau Chocolatier, Cocoa Chai Chocolates and many more.For more information, go to The Seattle Luxury Chocolate Salon.TasteTV Events include: The San Francisco International Chocolate Salon The Los Angeles Luxury Chocolate Salon The Chicago Chocolate SalonThe Seattle Luxury Chocolate SalonThe New Media Tastemakers Summit This blog from the contributors, producers and correspondents at TasteTV at TasteTV.com. technorati tags:TasteTV, restaurants, video, content, food, Chocolate, wine, recipes, cooking, Restaurant Reviews, Chef, ITV, fashion, seafoodTasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates...
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Buzz on Brothers Chocolate

There's been a lot of buzz about Mast Brothers Chocolate and the Brooklyn Brothers ad agency's new chocolate. It's a bit confusing, but it appears some if it comes from the fact that one's an ad agency that's decided to go into the product business as well.Mast Brothers, also with a Brooklyn connection, has the notoriety of being made from bean to bar, which is always unique.Per Adweek about Brooklyn Bros:NEW YORK The Brooklyn Brothers, an ad agency that is neither based in Brooklyn nor run by brothers, is getting into the chocolate business.The New York-based independent is currently testing an organic chocolate called Fat Pig that it hopes to get into select stores soon."The first reason we decided to do this is because we adore chocolate," said Guy Barnett, agency founder. "A year and a half ago I saw a report that the organic candy market is worth about $200 million. Knowing that the non-organic market is worth billions...
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