The Best Chocolate Bars of 2024 and Awards Winners Announced

The Best Chocolate Bars of 2024 and Awards Winners Announced

by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed
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...
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The Best Vegan Chocolate of 2024 and Awards Winners Announced

The Best Vegan Chocolate of 2024 and Awards Winners Announced

by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed
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...
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The Top Toffee of 2024 and Awards Winners Announced

The Top Toffee of 2024 and Awards Winners Announced

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We are proud to present the results of the 2024 TOFFEE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2024 TOFFEE 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 Product Stickers, Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise. 2024 TOFFEE AWARD RESULTS   Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD The Toffee Merchant Tart Cherry Amaretto Toffee SILVER CRAFIAN Artisanal Toffee Coconut Curry and Cashew Sonoma Chocolatiers Autumnal Toffee Tomo Toffee S’mores Toffee BRONZE CRAFIAN Artisanal Toffee Dark Chocolate Salted Almond Rainy Day Chocolate Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt Toffee HONORABLE MENTION Fritz Toffee Company Bourbon Pecan Rainy Day Chocolate Milk Chocolate Macadamia Nut Toasted Coconut Toffee Robinson Confections Pumpkin Spice Martini...
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The Best White Chocolate of 2024 and Awards Winners Announced

The Best White Chocolate of 2024 and Awards Winners Announced

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We are proud to present the results of the 2024 WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2024 WHITE 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 Product Stickers, Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise. 2024 WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARD RESULTS   Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Delysia Chocolatier Truffle Sampler: Rose petals SILVER Delysia Chocolatier Truffle Sampler: Espresso chocolate Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates White Chocolate Raspberry Bonbon Panache Chocolatier Creole Bourbon Foster Panache Chocolatier Lady Grey Latte BRONZE Panache Chocolatier Garden Blackberry Toute Douceur Candy Banana's Foster Squares HONORABLE MENTION Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates Lemon Bonbon The Chocolate Fetish Pineapple Sunrise Bar Best Taste GOLD Delysia Chocolatier Truffle...
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SF Chocolate Week Cocktail Specials at Top of the Mark, April 4th-6th

SF Chocolate Week Cocktail Specials at Top of the Mark, April 4th-6th

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In honor of San Francisco Chocolate Week and the 16th annual San Francisco Chocolate Salon on April 7th, the Top of the Mark restaurant has created a Chocolate Cocktail Special Deal for Thursday 4/4 through Saturday 4/6: Buy 1 and get the 2nd cocktail at half off, plus complimentary KOLLAR chocolates. $19 for each cocktail. White Chocolate Smash Ketel One Vodka, White Chocolate Liqueur, Vanilla, Cream, Dark Chocolate Dark Chocolate Espresso Martini Ketel One Vodka, Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Mr. Blacks Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Dark Chocolate Top of the Mark InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco 999 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108  ...
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May 30th Registration Deadlines for 2024 Chocolate Bar and Vegan Chocolate Awards

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

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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.  ...
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Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America 2024 Announced

Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America 2024 Announced

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

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

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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...
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