Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon 2025 in San Francisco returns on November 23rd

Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon 2025 in San Francisco returns on November 23rd

Chocolate Lovers, mark your calendars! The 2025 Annual Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon returns to San Francisco on November 23rd! This year’s event takes place in Golden Gate Park, again in the San Francisco County Fair Building.   The Fall Salon features a curated selection of chocolate, culinary and other artisans and innovators. Previous partners include Amano Artisan Chocolate, Socola Chocolatier, By three bears, The Xocolate Bar, VB Find Chocolates, Chocolatier Eve, Brigadier Sprinkles, Formosa Chocolates, Stella’s Confectionery, Charlotte Truffles, Z. Cioccolato, Kindred Cooks Caramels, The Good Chocolate, aL chocolate Boutique, p.o.p candy co., Flying Noir Chocolate, COBA, Chocolite Healthy Sweets, and more! www.FallChocolateSalon.com...
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Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON Returns in October 5, 2025

Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON Returns in October 5, 2025

Great news, after a two year hiatus, the 16th Annual Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON returns on October 5, 2025! The original and premier artisan chocolate show in Southern California returns this year, the annual Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON, 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 5, 2025 10:00am – 3:30pm Where: The Pasadena Center 300 Green Street Pasadena, CA 91109 www.LAChocolateSalon.com...
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San Francisco Chocolate Week arrives September 20-28th

San Francisco Chocolate Week arrives September 20-28th

A Region-Wide Celebration of Sweet Discoveries September 20–28, 2025 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...
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Hot Coca and Drinking Chocolate Awards Registration Open thru November 13th

Hot Coca and Drinking Chocolate Awards Registration Open thru November 13th

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is open for the annual Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Awards. Registration deadlines are: BEST HOT COCOA & DRINKING CHOCOLATE Annual Hot Chocolate Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: November 13, 2025 Product Submission Deadline: November 14, 2025 : REGISTER HERE https://youtube.com/shorts/ugrfpblwEsw?si=5rs_J9jIa3haXLj5...
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Registration Open thru October 17th for 2025 Best Caramel Awards

Registration Open thru October 17th for 2025 Best Caramel Awards

The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2025 Best Caramels Awards. Registration deadlines are: TOP CARAMELS Annual Caramel Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: October 17, 2025 Product Submission Deadline: November 5, 2025 : REGISTER HERE...
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Registration Open thru October 29th for 2025 Best Advent Calendar Awards

Registration Open thru October 29th for 2025 Best Advent Calendar Awards

  The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2025 Best Advent Calendars. Registration deadlines are: BEST ADVENT CALENDARS 3rd Annual Advent Calendars Chocolate Salon Competition Registration Deadline: October 29, 2025 Product Submission Deadline: November 1, 2025 : REGISTER HERE...
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The Best Vegan Chocolate of 2025 and Awards Winners Announced

The Best Vegan Chocolate of 2025 and Awards Winners Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2025 VEGAN CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2025 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 Molé de Oaxaca chocolate truffle SILVER Bon Fiction Godavari Chocolate Lost In Orange Haze Panache Chocolatier Black Pepper and Pistachio Bar Panache Chocolatier Tropical Yuzu Truffle BRONZE 7th Heaven inc Caramelized Coconut Oat Milk Chocolate Confection Cups Chocolats Passion Double Yuzu Chocolate Delysia Chocolatier Espresso velvet noir chocolate bark Delysia Chocolatier Herbed almond chocolate bark Lohcally Artisan Chocolates...
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The Best Chocolate Bars of 2025 and Awards Winners Announced

The Best Chocolate Bars of 2025 and Awards Winners Announced

We are proud to present the results of the 2025 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2025 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. 2025 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARD RESULTS   Best Ingredient Combinations   GOLD Après L'étoile Raspberry Tea + Pistachio Crisp The Chocolate Fetish Framboesa Pistache SILVER Delysia Chocolatier Lemon Meringue chocolate bar BRONZE Delysia Chocolatier Espresso Velvet Noir chocolate bark Painted Turtle Chocolatier PB&J Kataifi Crunch Robinson Confections Dubai Chocolate Bar HONORABLE MENTION Ticket Chocolate Date Delight Après L'étoile Coffee Caramel + Pecan Crunch Chocolat Philippe Single Origin Australia Lemon Myrtle Panache Chocolatier Blackberry Neapolitan...
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