FALL LUXURY CHOCOLATE SALON

I don't know what your plans are for this weekend, but I know where I'll be. Sunday, November 11, is the Fall Luxury Chocolate Salon in San Francisco, and once again, I'll be judging. It's such a difficult job, but someone's got to do it!

FALL LUXURY CHOCOLATE SALON
November 11, 2012, 10 am-5 pm
Fort Mason, Building A, San Francisco, CA

Here are some of the highlights of this year's Chocolate Salon. Hope to see you there!

Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world's great culinary regions.

The Fall Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON participants include over 30 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans. An intimate setting, the Fall Chocolate Salon is the perfect place to find the perfect gift, while tasting and savoring the chocolate lovers experience.

2012 Participants include Amano Artisan Chocolate, The TeaRoom Chocolate Company, Saratoga Chocolates, Toffee Talk, Smitten: Artisan Truffles, La Chatelaine Chocolat Co., Toffeeology, Jade Chocolates, Feve Artisan Chocolatier, Socola Chocolatier, Sixth Course Artisan Confections, Clarine's Florentines, Plumeria Flours, Butterfly Brittle, CocoTutti, Marti Chocolatt, Snake & Butterfly, Quail Point Chocolates, Rachel Dunn Chocolates, Kallari Chocolate, Be A Gourmet, Farm Fresh To You, Gems and Silver Jewelry, The Winery SF, Jerk'NPickle, TasteTV, and more.

Salon highlights include chocolate tasting, chef & author talks, wine tasting and ongoing interviews by TasteTV's Chocolate Television program

Fall San Francisco Luxury Chocolate Salon Awards

I attended the Fall San Francisco Luxury Chocolate Salon Sunday, and it was yet another wonderful experience. So many new chocolate companies, chocolate flavors, chocolate truffles, chocolate toffee, chocolate bars! Oh my! The creativity in the world of chocolate is boundless. I plan to do a review of the Chocolate Salon soon, but in the meantime, I thought I'd post some of the Award Winners.

Following are the Gold Winners. For Silver and Bronze, go HERE.
 
Best Dark Chocolate: Amano Artisan Chocolate
Best Milk Chocolate: Amano Artisan Chocolate, The TeaRoom Chocolate Company
Best Truffle Jade Chocolates, Sixthcourse Artisan Confections
Top Artisan Chocolatier:  Amano Artisan Chocolate
Most Delicious Ingredient Combinations:  Au Coeur Des Chocolats
Most Artistic Designs:  Sterling Truffle Bar
Best Gift Set:  Saratoga Chocolates, Seattle Chocolate Company
Most Luxurious Chocolate Experience:  CocoTutti, Nicole Lee Fine Chocolates
Best Traditional Chocolates:  Seattle Chocolate Company
Best Flavored Chocolate:  Jade Chocolates
Best Dark Chocolate Bar:  Amano Artisan Chocolate
Best Milk Chocolate Bar:  Amano Artisan Chocolate, Jade Chocolates, Victoria Chocolatier
Best Flavored Chocolate Bar:  Jade Chocolates
Best in Salon:  Amano Artisan Chocolate, Sixthcourse Artisan Confections
Best Caramels:  CocoTutti, MDP Signature Chocolates
Top Toffee in Salon:  Toffee Talk
Best Presentation & Packaging:  Au Coeur Des Chocolats, Jade Chocolates, Saratoga Chocolates
Best Organic or Fair Trade Products:  Dandelion Chocolate
Most Gifted Chocolatier/Chocolate Maker:  Amano Artisan Chocolate
Best Comfort Chocolate or Snack Product:  Permano, Toffeeology
New Product Award:  Butterfly Brittle,  CocoTutti, Dandelion Chocolate

Fall Luxury Chocolate Salon: San Francisco

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon announced the lineup for the 2nd Annual FALL CHOCOLATE SALON in San Francisco on November 13, 2011.

This is a unique event with limited tickets. Participants include over 30 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans. In an intimate setting, the Fall Chocolate Salon is the perfect place to find the perfect Holiday gift, while tasting and savoring the chocolate lovers experience. www.FallChocolateSalon.com

Participants include Amano Artisan Chocolate, CocoTutti, Choclatique, Snake & Butterfly, Permano, Willet's Mini Creations, Leonidas Fresh Belgian Chocolate, Saratoga Chocolates, Victoria Chocolatier, Nicole Lee Fine Chocolates, Sterling Truffle Bar, Toffeeology, The TeaRoom Chocolate Company, Monterey Chocolate Company, Marich Confectionary, Sixthcourse Artisan Confections, Toffee Talk, Dandelion Chocolate, MDP Signature Chocolates, Au Coeur Des Chocolats, Be A Gourmet, TasteTV, and more.

Salon highlights feature chocolatiers, confectioners and other culinary artisans, with chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks, wine tasting and ongoing interviews by TasteTV's Chocolate Television program. (Salon Entry includes all chocolate & wine tastings, demos, etc).

Advance Tickets available through November 12th, while quantities last. (No Tickets at Door).

FALL CHOCOLATE SALON
San Francisco, Fort Mason Conference Center
Date: November 13,  2011
Hours: 10am-5pm
Site: www.FallChocolateSalon.com

San Francisco Fall Luxury Chocolate Salon: November 14

I've posted and tweeted about this before, but I wanted to make sure that all the chocoholics in the Bay Area are aware of the fabulous  SAN FRANCISCO: FALL LUXURY CHOCOLATE SALON this Sunday, November 14. I'll be a Judge, and I'd love to meet you!

Join other Chocolate Aficianados, Fanatics, Lovers and Addicts for a day of elegant and fabulous Chocolate! Taste and enjoy the finest in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolate in one of the world's great culinary metropolitan areas: San Francisco.

The Luxury Chocolate Salon will be held in an intimate setting which will give you time to question, taste and enjoy! This is the perfect place to find the perfect gift, while tasting and savoring the chocolate experience.

All tickets are Advance Purchase only

The 1st Annual Fall Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON participants include over 30 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans such as TCHO, Saratoga Chocolates, The Tea Room chocolate, Ghirardelli Chocolate, Salt Side Down Chocolates, CocoTutti, Landru Chocolates, Choclatique, Coco-luxe Confections, Sterling Confections, Coco Delice Fine Chocolates, Socola Chocolatier, Gateau et Ganache, ALTER ECO Fair Trade, CJ's Bitz, Snake & Butterfly, Jade Chocolates, Amano Artisan Chocolate, Carlos Mann Nicaraguan Artisan Chocolates, Clarine's Florentines, Au Coeur Des Chocolats, Poco Dolce, Vice Chocolates, Plumeria Flours, Christopher Michael Chocolates, Farm Fresh To You, Carolyn Tillie Designs' Chocolate Jewelry, Quady Winery, Punk Dog Wines, Rigolo Cafe, 122° West Wines, TasteTV, and more.

Salon highlights include chocolate tasting, chef and author talks, wine tasting and ongoing interviews by TasteTV's Chocolate Television program. (Salon Entry includes all chocolate & confection tastings, demos, etc.).  Check out the schedule HERE. Can't wait to meet Kat Montgomery, The Chocolate Addict, who will be doing a demo, "Dress Up Your Day with Chocolate" at 1:15.

Advance Tickets available through November 12th, while quantities last.
($20 Advance, No Tickets at Door) at www.FallChocolateSalon.com.

Location: Fort Mason Conference Center, Building A, 1 Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA 94123

General Ticket Information
Adults: $20 (Advance Tickets Required)
Children under 6: Free*
Children, 6 to 12: $10
*Applies to 2 children per adult. Each additional child under 6: $10