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2017 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Announced

February 2, 2017February 2, 2017 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the 2017 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 2016 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, Top Design and Branding, and Best Bridal Chocolates. This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are: Delysia Chocolatier Fera'wyn's Artisan Chocolates SELEUSS Chocolates Ticket Chocolate Chuao Chocolaier Amano Artisan Chocolate CocoTutti Chocolates cochu chocolatier David Bacco Chocolatier Luxx Chocolat All Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Winners are listed here....

2nd Annual Chocolate Branding & Marketing Award Rankings

February 2, 2017February 2, 2017 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

CHOCOLATE BRANDING & MARKETING AWARDS We are proud to present the results of the 2d Annual CHOCOLATE BRANDING & MARKETING AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2nd Annual CHOCOLATE BRANDING & MARKETING 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, and Marketing 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. CHOCOLATE BRANDING AWARDS: TOP PACKAGING & DESIGN PICKS 1) Delysia Chocolatier: 5 STARS 2) Creighton's Chocolaterie (Wine Bars & Chocolate Bars): 4 STARS 2) Vivra Chocolate (Boston Bars & Inclusion Bars): 4 STARS 3) Tombo Toffee (Combo Box, 1 lb Bag): 3.5 STARS CHOCOLATE BRANDING AWARDS: TOP LOGO PICKS 1) Tombo Toffee:...

3rd Annual Truffle Artistry Award Winners

December 15, 2016December 15, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

3rd Annual Truffle Artistry Awards We are proud to present the results of the 3rd Annual TRUFFLE ARTISTRY AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 3rd 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5.0 STARS 4.5 STARS 4.0 STARS 3.5 STARS 3.0 STARS BEST EXTERIOR DESIGN 5.0 STARS cochu chocolatier Gin & Tonic " Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier Blood Orange " Chocolat Celeste Box Set " flying noir box set " 4.5 STARS cochu chocolatier Lychee...

3rd Annual Hot Chocolate Award Winners

December 15, 2016December 16, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

3rd Annual Hot Chocolate Awards We are proud to present the results of the 3rd Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition. The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 3rd Annual HOT 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. 4.5 STARS 4.0 STARS 3.5 STARS 3.0 STARS BEST TEXTURE 4.5 STARS Ticket Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup " 4.0 STARS Ticket Chocolate Dark Chocolate Orange " Ticket Chocolate Hazelnut Hot " Amara Chocolate & Coffee Gran Criollo " Delysia Chocolatier Dark " Delysia Chocolatier Peppermint " 3.5 STARS Laurie's Chocolates ChocoMinty " NOMU Decadent Hot Chocolate " 3.0...

San Francisco Chocolate Salon returns on March 18th for 11th Year

December 8, 2016December 8, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Chocolate lovers, get ready for a world of premium chocolate! The Original and Premier Artisan Chocolate Show on the West Coast takes place this Spring at the 11th Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON, March 18th, 2017 at the Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco. Returning for an 11th year, the San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON participants includes chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans throughout the entire Garden Level at the Hotel Kabuki in the heart of the City. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world's great culinary metropolitan areas. Salon highlights feature chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks and ongoing interviews by TasteTV’s Chocolate Television program. Previous 2016 participants included: Amano Artisan Chocolate Fera'wyn's Artisan Chocolates Alter Eco Kindred Cooks William Dean Chocolates flying noir Starchild Chocolate CACOCO Firefly Chocolate Verde Vivo Tea Socola Chocolatier Jade Chocolates Hot Chocolat CocoTutti DAVIDsTEA Prager Winery & Port Works/SFWA Be...

Sacramento Chocolate Salon returns on January 28th

December 6, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Returning for a 4th year, the Sacramento Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON participants includes chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of California’s most central regions. Salon highlights feature chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks and ongoing interviews by TasteTV’s Chocolate Television program. www.SacChocolateSalon.com...

Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the Bay 3rd Edition

November 2, 2016December 27, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

Join us for The Thirdy Edition of the Chocolate & Wine Cruise Because it was great fun both times, a grand adventure, and sold out, we will be going on a third Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the Bay on February 11th. 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 chocolatiers and culinary artisans. Walk among the various chocolatiers and experience their latest creations. Explore and luxuriate on the yacht, and enjoy it all during the 2-hour cruise on the San Francisco Bay. Then take home some of that great chocolate and wine you've discovered and purchased onboard for continued enjoyment. The Chocolate Cruise is Limited to a lucky 130 attendees. RESERVE YOUR SPACE AND TICKETS HERE The 1st Edition winery was Social Impact and the chocolatiers included: Rainy Day Chocolate, Heavenly taste toffee, flying noir, Kindred Cooks, Starchild Chocolate, and R & J Toffees. VIDEO FROM THE FIRST...

National Holiday Chocolate Day is November 20, 2016

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 by The Chocolate Salon Comment Closed

What are the Holidays without chocolate? They're not quite the Holidays, are they? Holiday chocolate sales are some of the largest throughout the year, and this is because everyone wants some for their celebrations and festivities. That's why it's time to have a national day for holiday chocolates. Join us on November 20, the third Sunday of the month, in celebrating the first annual National Holiday Chocolate Day. This new national day of celebration will be launched at the Fall Holiday Chocolate Salon in San Francisco. Chocolate lovers throughout Northern California, and throughout North America, will be able to treat themselves on the 20th in the knowledge that they are bringing about a new reason to eat delicious chocolate. (Twitter & Instagram hashtags: #NationalHolidayChocolateDay ) Holiday Chocolate Fun Facts and History The period between Halloween and Christmas has the largest amount of chocolate sales in North America and England, with Easter following in second. Switzerland is the country that eats the most chocolate annually, at...