Chocolate and Wine Cruise on San Francisco Bay: July 13th Summer Edition

Chocolate and Wine Cruise on San Francisco Bay: July 13th Summer Edition

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JULY 13TH: Join us for the Wine & Chocolate CRUISE on San Francisco Bay. The Summer 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 ...
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San Francisco Chocolate Salon Returns on April 7th as the Premiere West Coast Artisan Chocolate Festival

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

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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,...
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Chocolate and Wine Cruise on SF Bay: February 10th

Chocolate and Wine Cruise on SF Bay: February 10th

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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 ...
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San Francisco Chocolate Salon Returns on April 2nd as the Premiere West Coast Artisan Chocolate Festival

San Francisco Chocolate Salon Returns on April 2nd as the Premiere West Coast Artisan Chocolate Festival

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IltZ7JYEIGk The 14th Annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon takes place this Spring on April 2, 2022. 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. 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, entitled...
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The Best Chocolate Bars of 2021 and Awards Winners Announced

The Best Chocolate Bars of 2021 and Awards Winners Announced

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We are proud to present the results of the 2021 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2021 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. 2021 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARD RESULTS   Best Ingredient Combinations   GOLD Wild Peaks Chocolates Black sesame and almond praline in white chocolate SILVER Coco Jolie Persian Paradise Bar BRONZE Michael’s Chocolates Sour Cherry Pecan Tablet HONORABLE MENTION Panache Chocolatier Caramel Macchiato Hazelnut Bar Treat Dreams Aussie Pavlova Bar Best Taste   GOLD Wild Peaks Chocolates Black sesame and almond praline in white chocolate SILVER Michael’s Chocolates Sour Cherry Pecan Tablet BRONZE Coco Jolie Persian Paradise Bar Treat...
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The Best Caramels of 2020 Announced

The Best Caramels of 2020 Announced

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We are proud to present the results of the 2020 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2020 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 Hot Chocolat Vanilla Bean Caramel with Spicy Pecans SILVER Banyan Tree Chocolate Miss Betsy Baetz Chocolates Raspberry-Rose BRONZE Tandem Chocolates Blood Orange Caramel HONORABLE MENTION CocoTutti Chocolates 4 Roses Whiskey in Caramel Baetz Chocolates Black Magic Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Panache Chocolatier Black Pepper Pistachio Carame SILVER Sweet Jules Gifts Farm Apple Spice Caramel Tandem Chocolates Blood Orange Caramel Dolce Lusso Confections Pecan Duet Caramel Jonboy caramels Absinthe with Black Salt Caramels CocoTutti Chocolates 4 Roses...
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LA Women in Chocolate Honored at the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon

LA Women in Chocolate Honored at the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon

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  At the Annual Los Angeles Chocolate Salon this Fall, several Women in Chocolatewere honored by the INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON for their contributions to the world of chocolate and chocolate culture. The International Chocolate Salon was founded in 2007 by TasteTV and TCB Cafe Publishing and Media, and is one of the premier international bodies celebrating and honoring artisan and premium chocolates and confections. Pictured here: (front row, left to right) Marti Chocolatt, Food Market Gypsy, The Chocolate Project, (back row, left to right)  Raphio Chocolate, Amella Caramels, Valenza Chocolatier, author Carole Bloom, Hnina Gourmet, Bar Cacao. THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARDrecipients are selected based on either having received numerous chocolate salon awards over the years, or having made a significant impact in the world of taste and chocolate, particularly in the Los Angeles area. It also spotlights the growing number of women entrepreneurs, chocolatiers, confectioners, and pastry chefs that the Los Angeles Area and Southern California has supported. The following are the announced recipients of...
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Mignon, Marti, Amano, and Amella receive THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARD

Mignon, Marti, Amano, and Amella receive THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARD

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The International Chocolate Salon has announced that it is presenting Mignon Chocolate, Marti Chocolatt, Amano Artisan Chocolate, and Amella Caramels with THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARD. THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARD THE CHOCOLATIERS AWARD recipients are selected based on either having received numerous chocolate salon awards over the years, or having made a significant impact in the world of taste and chocolate, particularly in the Los Angeles area. Mignon Chocolate, Marti Chocolatt, and Amella Caramels are based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Amano Artisan Chocolate is based in Utah. www.InternationalChocolateSalon.com ...
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