San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON returns for 20th Year on March 28, 2026

Chocolate lovers, get ready for a world of premium chocolate! The Original and Premier Artisan Chocolate Festival on the West Coast takes place this Spring at the 20th Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON, March 28, 2026 at the Country Fair Building’s Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park.

Returning for a 20th year, the San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON participants includes chocolatiers, confectioners and other culinary artisans throughout the entire 1-Day event 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.

www.SFChocolateSalon.com

This year’s San Francisco CHOCOLATE SALON has an exciting lineup of chocolatiers, confectioners and more.

 

11th Anniversary Sacramento Chocolate Salon returns in 2026

BACK FOR YEAR 11!

Returning for its 11th Anniversary, the Sacramento Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON participants includes chocolatiers, confectioners, 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

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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

Meet Chocolatier Michael Recchiuti of Recchiuti Confections

Meet Master Chocolatier multi-award winning chocolatier Michael Recchiuti of Recchiuti Confections at the 2025 San Francisco Chocolate Salon on April 6th. Michael will be doing one on one talk with Salon attendees

Michael Recchiuti is a master chocolatier and the visionary behind Recchiuti Confections, a renowned San Francisco-based artisanal chocolate company. With a passion for blending traditional European techniques with innovative flavor pairings, Recchiuti has elevated chocolate-making into an art form. Since founding his company in 1997, he has been celebrated for his meticulous craftsmanship, using only the finest ingredients to create confections that balance complexity and elegance. His signature burnt caramel truffles and adventurous flavor infusions have earned him a devoted following, solidifying his reputation as one of the most respected chocolatiers in the industry.​

Recchiuti’s contributions to the culinary world have been widely recognized. His book, “Chocolate Obsession,” co-authored with pastry expert Fran Gage, was a finalist at the 2006 James Beard Awards and received high honors for photography and design at the 2006 International Association of Culinary Professionals annual conference. Additionally, he was honored by the Fine Chocolate Industry Association for his outstanding contribution as a fine chocolatier.

More at www.SFChocolateSalon.com (April 6, 2025)

SF Chocolate Week Cocktail Specials at Top of the Mark

 

In honor of San Francisco Chocolate Week and the 16th annual San Francisco Chocolate Salon on April 7th, the Top of the Mark restaurant has created a Chocolate Cocktail Special Deal for Thursday 4/4 through Saturday 4/6:

Buy 1 and get the 2nd cocktail at half off, plus complimentary KOLLAR chocolates. $19 for each cocktail.

White Chocolate Smash
Ketel One Vodka, White Chocolate Liqueur, Vanilla, Cream, Dark Chocolate

Dark Chocolate Espresso Martini
Ketel One Vodka, Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Mr. Blacks Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Dark Chocolate

Top of the Mark
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco
999 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108