VIRTUAL CHOCOLATE SALON: In Conversation with Black Chocolatiers

TasteTV & the International Chocolate Salon in conversation with Black Chocolatiers about their creative inspirations & business challenges, including tips for great chocolate, flavor profiles, educations, and tips for success. Discover and support these great artisans!

The Panel Discussion features: Chocolatier Phillip Ashley Rix of Phillip Ashley Chocolates, and moderator, author Joey Garcia (More TBA)

This educational panel is free to attend, but you must register. 

If you want to taste and order chocolate after the virtual event, there will be discount codes provided

• Thursday, June 11, 11am-11:45 am panel discussion, Q & A to follow
•  Limited to 50 people
• Panel will be conducted through Zoom

This is an online panel. The Zoom link will be sent by email 1 hour before the virtual panel ( A Zoom link for this panel discussion will be emailed to all who RSVP on the morning of the event, June 11th)

Registrants will receive a confirmation email notifying them of Zoom information in a separate email.  

ABOUT THE PANEL

JOEY GARCIA (Moderator): Joey Garcia was born in Belize and learned the medicinal and spiritual value of chocolate from her grandmother. Joey is the Relationship Expert for KTXL-TV and the author of "When Your Heart Breaks, It's Opening to Love." She's convinced that a little chocolate every day keeps joy coming her way. www.joeygarcia.com

PHILLIP ASHELY RIX (Chocolatier): Phillip Ashley Rix is one of the world's preeminent chefs and designers of luxury chocolate. He is an award-winning chocolatier, founding Memphis, TN based, Phillip Ashley Chocolates in 2012 . The brand has an international following and is sought out by high-profile clients, top corporations and major events to offer premium gifts. A true Ambassador of Taste, he’s curated dining experiences at the James Beard House in New York City, as well as creating tens of thousands of chocolates for Hollywood’s elite at the EMMYS®, GRAMMYS® and OSCARS®. In 2014, FORBES Magazine named Phillip Ashley the “Real Life Willy Wonka”. In February 2020, he competed on Food Network’s Chopped Sweets. www.phillipashley.com

SAN FRANCISCO CHOCOLATE SALON: Change of Date - May 17

SAN FRANCISCO CHOCOLATE SALON   NEW DATE: May 17, 2020    A key part of TasteTV's mission is to support small businesses, including chocolatiers, chocolate makers, and other artisans. It is also to support local businesses, and equally important, to support our fans, event attendees, and the community at large. This year's 14th Annual San Francisco CHOCOLATE SALON will be officially postponed and rescheduled from March 21st to a new date of May 17th.  This two-month event date change is made in accordance with the State of California and the City of San Francisco's requests. Authorized and approved safe food handling and other healthy event procedures will continue to be in place. TICKETS: All current tickets purchased for March 21st are valid for the May 17th date, and tickets are currently on sale for the new date.   The original and premier artisan chocolate show on the West Coast takes place this Spring at the 14th Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON on May 17, 2020 in Golden Gate Park in the Hall of Flowers. 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. When: May 17, 2020   10:00am - 5:30pm  Where: San Francisco County Fair Building Hall of Flowers Golden Gate Park 1199 9th Ave at Lincoln Way San Francisco, CA 94122 Adults: $20-$25 (Advance), $30 (Door)  For more information, go to www.SFChocolateSalon.com *Supporting and Advancing Small Businesses and Culinary Entrepreneurs since 2007 www.SFChocolateSalon.com

North America's Best Chocolate Truffles!

Never too early to purchase your holiday truffles! Are you making a list and checking it twice? Well, here's a great reference for the Best of North American Truffles. I was so lucky to be a judge at this International Chocolate Salon Truffle tasting. I can't remember when I tasted so many wonderful truffles. Hard decisions had to be made, and I was glad I was only one of the panel. I have my favorites, but thought I'd share this list, so you can start stocking up on stocking stuffers and gifts.

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon have selected some of the Top Chocolate Truffles - and the artistry behind them - in North America. These truffles come from the East Coast, the West Coast, the Middle Plains, and Canada. Their colors range from chocolate brown to butterfly incandescent, and some of the packaging is as elaborate as a Tiffany's jewelry box.

If you are looking for some of the best on the continent, take a look at these and the results from our tasting panel's luscious experience.

To see more about the Truffles and the Truffle Awards, as well as rankings in categories such as Taste, Design, and Ingredient Combinations, go to www.TruffleAwards.com or www.artisanchocolateawards.com

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 Ganache
Delysia Chocolatier Truffle Sampler
Cochu Chocolatier Balvenie Scotch Whisky & Prune
Colleen Heidecker Pure Culinary DC Strawberry #12

3.5 STARS 
Inspiration Chocolates Maple Walnut Supreme
Bella Sophia Chocolates Coffee Caramel
Cochu Chocolatier Cherry Gin
SELEUSS Chocolates French Brandy
CocoVaa Chocolatier Sayari Cocoa (planet cocoa)
Romeo Chocolates Raspberry & Rose Water Truffle
JARDI chocolates Coffee Toffee
SELEUSS Chocolates Bourbon Whiskey Maple
Éclat Chocolate Salted Dark Caramel
TinyB chocolate Raspberry Dark Chocolate

3.0 STARS 
Romeo Chocolates Espresso Crunch Truffle
Inspiration Chocolates Cherry Jubilee
TinyB Chocolate Mint Dark Chocolate
SELEUSS Chocolates Matcha Green Tea
Chip in a Bottle LLC Black Cherry Dark Chocolate
Chip in a Bottle LLC Thai Coconut Caramel with Nougat
GerDan Chocolates Tamarind Rainforest
Rainy Day Chocolate Rainy Day Chocolate

San Francisco Chocolate Salon and SF Chocolate Week

San Francisco CHOCOLATE SALON 10-Day Countdown|

San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON
March 18, 2017
Garden Level, Hotel Kabuki
10:00am - 5:30pm 
www.SFChocolateSalon.com

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 International CHOCOLATE SALON participants include over 40 of master chocolatiers, confectioners, and other culinary artisans. Salon highlights include chocolate tasting, chef & author talks, and ongoing interviews by TasteTV's TASTEABLE CALIFORNIA program.


TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce The Original and Premier Artisan Chocolate Show on the West Coast takes place this Spring at the 11th Annual.

San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON.
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.

Curated 2017 chocolatiers and artisan culinary partners include:
  
Amano Artisan Chocolate, William Dean Chocolates, Endorfin, Socola Chocolatier, David Bacco Chocolatier, Fookie,  Rainy Day Chocolate, Fera'wyn's Artisan Chocolates, Cowboy Toffee Company, BASEL B INC, Coracao Confections, Alter Eco, R & J Toffees, Kindred Cooks Caramels, CaCoCo, Cadence Chocolates, Flying Noir, Cocotutti, Live a Lot, New Orleans Bill, Be A Gourmet, DAVIDsTEA, Marti Chocolatt, 3D Candies, and MomYvonne's Candy Co., Cru Chocolate, Choquiero Chocolate, The Cocoa Exchange (Dove Signature Chocolate), Rachel Dunn Chocolates, Raphio Chocolate, Mount Aukum Winery, Fine Chocolate Industry Association, Farm Fresh To You, and more.   

Salon highlights include chocolate tasting, chef & author talks, wine tasting and ongoing interviews by TasteTV's Chocolate Television program. (Salon Entry includes all chocolate & confection tastings, demos, etc.).

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March 9th-17th, SF Chocolate Week is an extension of the SF Chocolate Salon, and a week long celebration of cocoa creations, desserts, drinks, chocolates and confections across the San Francisco Bay Area. For the full schedule, or to participate, visit www.SFChocolateWeek.com

*SF Chocolate Week Schedule is updated daily. Check back often,

Annual Fall Chocolate Salon: November 20

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce that the Holiday and Seasonal Chocolate Show for the San Francisco Bay Area takes place on November 20th at the 7th Annual Fall Chocolate Salon.

An intimate setting, the Fall Chocolate Salon is the perfect place to find the perfect gift, while tasting and savoring the chocolate lovers experience in one of the world's great culinary metropolitan areas.

November 20th, at the Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco's popular Japantown district.

Advanced Tickets available through November 19th  (while quantities last, $20 advance, Limited Tickets at the Door. $25 door)

Celebrating its anniversary and National Holiday Chocolate Day, curated 2016 chocolatiers and artisan culinary partners include Amano Artisan Chocolates, Kindred Cooks, Heavenly Taste Toffee, Endorfin, Basel B, Rainy Day Chocolate, Fera'wyn's Artisan Chocolates, Philip Marks Chocolates, CaCoCo, Firefly Chocolate, Alter Eco, CocoTutti Chocolates, Fab Delight's Chocolate Truffles, Cowboy Toffee Company, o'cacao, Starchild chocolate, Be a gourmet, New Orleans Bill, Farm Fresh to You, Welk Resorts, and more.


www.FallChocolateSalon.com

MONTEREY CHOCOLATE SALON 4/12

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce the coming to Monterey Bay of the Premium and Artisan Chocolate event on the California Coast, the 1st Annual
MONTEREY CHOCOLATE SALON
April 12, 2014

PARTICIPANTS:
Featuring a delicious selection chosen and curated by the Organizers, participants include 20 chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans, such as Amano Artisan Chocolate, Lula's Chocolates, Pieces of Heaven Fine Chocolate, Monterey Chocolate Co., The Tea Room Chocolate Company, Marich Confectionery, Fera'wyn's Artisan Chocolates, CocoTutti, Plumeria Flours - cookies & confections, Amella Caramels, West Coast Toffee, Goose's Goodies, Kindred Cooks, Twisted Roots Wine, H-G Vineyards, Spicy Vines, En Voyage Perfumes, and more.

Advance Tickets and more information available at www.MontereyChocolateSalon.com