August 2026 – International Chocolate Salon and Artisan Chocolate Awards

San Francisco Chocolate Week arrives March 29-April 4

August 8, 2026August 31, 2026 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

A Region-Wide Celebration of Sweet Discoveries March 29-April 4, 2027 Get ready, San Francisco Bay Area — Chocolate Week is coming! For one decadent week, explore 20+ of the Bay Area’s finest chocolate shops, bakeries, restaurants, cafés, and bars with your very own digital Chocolate Passport. Unlock exclusive perks, like unique truffles, 2-for-1 chocolate cocktails, artisan dessert samples, and VIP discounts — just by showing up, scanning a QR code, and signing in. It’s delicious, it’s local, and it’s the sweetest way to experience the SF Bay Area. Passports are just $10 — or upgrade to VIP for even more treats and prizes. Scan, Taste, Repeat.Let the chocolate adventure begin. www.SFChocolateWeek.com...

Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON and FESTIVAL Returns on October 4, 2026

August 8, 2026 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

The 18th Annual Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON & FESTIVAL returns on October 4, 2026! The original and premier artisan chocolate show in Southern California returns this year, the annual Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON and FESTIVAL, in Pasadena. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s great culinary metropolitan areas. Featuring a delicious selection chosen and curated by the Organizers, the Annual CHOCOLATE SALON & FESTIVAL participants have included master chocolatiers, confectioners, and other culinary artisans. Salon highlights feature chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks, and ongoing interviews by TasteTV’s Chocolate Television program. (Salon Entry includes all chocolate tastings, demos, etc.). The is the international chocolate festival not to miss! When: October 4, 2026 10:00am – 3:30pm Where: The Pasadena Center 300 Green Street Pasadena, CA 91109 www.LAChocolateSalon.com...

The Best Vegan Chocolate of 2026 and Awards Winners Announced

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2026 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2026 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. 2026 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARD RESULTS Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Lohcally Artisan Chocolates Maple Balsamic Fig Solo SILVER Delysia Chocolatier Apple fritter chocolate truffle Painted Turtle Chocolatier The Hiker BRONZE Wild West Chocolate Wild West Huckleberry Cashew Oat milk Chocolate Bear Claws HONORABLE MENTION Chocolats Passion Strawberry Shortcake Chocolate Best Taste GOLD Chocolats Passion Blackberry Almond Chocolate SILVER Delysia Chocolatier Apple fritter chocolate truffle Painted Turtle Chocolatier The Hiker BRONZE Lohcally Artisan Chocolates Maple Balsamic...

The Best Chocolate Bars of 2026 and Awards Winners Announced

August 3, 2026August 8, 2026 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

We are proud to present the results of the 2026 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2026 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. 2026 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARD RESULTS Best Ingredient Combinations GOLD Chocolats Passion Coffee Caramel Pecan Bar SILVER Après l'Étoile Pecan Snapper Après l'Étoile Caramel PB Cloud Chocolats Passion Citrus Almond Bar Del Cacao al Chocolate Florida 70% Del Cacao al Chocolate Cautivante 67% Delysia Chocolatier Everything bagel chocolate bark Grupo Cima Dorada SRL Chocopunto By Mabel 35% with pistacho White Chocolate BRONZE Après l'Étoile Sticky Toffee Bar Chocolats Passion Kettle Corn...