The Judging Panel for the Los Angeles Chocolate Salon 2018 has released the results of their voting and top picks for this annual culinary event.
This year's results consisted of the combined votes of both the selected Judges panel as well as actual event attendees. The Top Artisan awards are below. See all of the awards for Los Angeles here.
Top Artisan Chocolatier:
GOLD
Michael's Chocolates
SILVER
Marti Chocolatt
Mignon Chocolate
BRONZE
Truffles n Toffee
Raphio Chocolate
3D Candies
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2018 Chocolate Awards
ICS Registration Deadlines Update
Truffle Artistry close October 31st |
Hot Drinking Chocolate Nov. 18th |
Chocolate Valentine Dec. 28th |
CELEBRATE YOUR CREATIONS
BE THE BEST, GO FOR THE GOLD
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AWARDS REGISTRATION TIMELINES
- Truffle Artistry Awards (Registration closes October 31st)
- Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate Awards (November 18th)
- Chocolate Valentine Awards (December 28th)
- Asian Flavors (New, TBA)
- Bridal Chocolate (Dates TBA)
To ENTER OR LEARN MORE, go to the Awards Registration page
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2018 Chocolate Awards
ICS Registration Deadlines Update
White Chocolate close March 16 |
Toffee April 20 |
May 31 for Bars, Spicy, Vegan Chocolates |
June 15 for Caramels
CELEBRATE YOUR CREATIONS
BE THE BEST, GO FOR THE GOLD
REACH NEW CLIENTS & FOOD & MEDIA
AWARDS REGISTRATION TIMELINES
- Caramels (Registration closes June 15)
- Chocolate Bars (Registration closes May 31)
- Toffee (Registration closes April 20)
- White Chocolate (Registration closes March 16)
- Bridal Chocolate (Dates TBA)
- Truffle Artistry (Registration closes October 31)
- Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate (Results announced here)
- Chocolate Valentine Awards (Results announced here)
- Spicy Chocolate Registration closes May 31)
- Vegan Chocolate (Registration closes May 31)
- Asian Flavors (New, TBA)
To ENTER OR LEARN MORE, go to the Awards Registration page
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TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the 2018 award winners for the title
BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA
The Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Award winners are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards received by each entrant in the in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Toffees, Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Top Design and Branding, and Best Bridal Chocolates.
This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are:
Amano Artisan Chocolate
Chuao Chocolatier
CocoTutti Chocolates
CocoVaa Chocolatier
Delysia Chocolatier
EHChocolatier
Flying Noir
Seleuss
The Chocolate Fetish
All Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Winners are listed here.
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VALENTINE'S CHOCOLATE AWARDS
Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is a day known internationally as one in which those in romantic relationships, or potential romantic relationships, celebrate together with gifts, meals, and other amorous activities. Sometimes you can go low key with a text or email, or a bit higher with a lovely card. But to do it right you have to make an effort, and chocolate is universally known as a significant and much appreciated one.
The International Chocolate Salon has selected and award 4 of the Best Chocolates for Valentine's Day.
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.
#1 BELLA SOPHIA CHOCOLATES (GOLD)
This creation by Bella Sophia Chocolates has a lovely Dark Chocolate Shell layered with Burnt...
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the following Chocolatier and Confection awards competition and event updates:
Chocolate Valentine Competition
This competition is for chocolates that are designed, packaged or branded for celebration and sales specifically during the Valentine's Day Holiday.
Entries will be reviewed by a panel consisting of marketing experts, chocolate and food media, and retail buyers.
For educational, promotional and improvement purposes, all entrants will receive copies of any and all comments about their products and branding shared by the judges.
Registration Now Open
Registration closes December 28th, 2017 (or earlier if full)
Details and to Register here
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4th Annual Truffle Artistry Awards:
We are proud to present the results of the 4th Annual TRUFFLE ARTISTRY AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 4th Annual CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE ARTISTRY 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.
4.5 STARS
4.0 STARS
3.5 STARS
3.0 STARS
STAR RATINGS
4.5 STARS
flying noir out of country
JARDI chocolates Herbs de Provence
Colleen Heidecker Pure Culinary Orange Theory
Éclat Chocolate Peruvian
4.0 STARS
CocoVaa Chocolatier Cardamom Pear
JARDI chocolates Passion Fruit Marshmallow
Cochu Chocolatier Margarita
Éclat Chocolate Ginger Caramels
Inspiration Chocolates Aztec Spice
CocoVaa Chocolatier Hazelnut Macchiato
Truffles by Tiffany Rosemary caramel layered on Lavender Honey...
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the following Chocolatier and Confection awards competition and event updates:
ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON AWARDS COMPETITION:
Top Truffle Artistry Awards
Registration closes October 31, 2017 (or earlier if full)
♥ Details and to Register HERE
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NEW CLIENTS & NEW PARTNERS;
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