ArtPadSF returns for another year to the Phoenix Hotel

ArtPadSF returns for another year to the Phoenix Hotel in San Francisco. This annual art fair is one of the most unique on the West Coast.

For example, each gallery does not set up a booth… They set up a mini gallery inside of each motel room.

Guests can wander in and out of rooms at leisure, stop at the hip restaurant that is part of the motel, or sit by the pool with a drink.

The atmosphere is vibrant and the work is fantastic.

May 16-19th, http://artpadsf.com/

New Releases We Are Watching: Modern Art Desserts

Fantastic new photography/cookbook called “Modern Art Desserts” by Caitlin Freeman. 
Caitlin is known for her fantastic pastries based on works and styles of modern art, such as that at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, in whose rooftop cafe her own work can be purchased and sampled.

“Destination Beirut” comes to St James’s as first pop-up restaurant

From 1-4 May 2013, St James’s will be hosting its first pop-up restaurant experience with Mile High’s “Destination Beirut”, based in a secret location within this unique part of London’s West End. A return trip is then scheduled from 8-11 May.
This event will take place in a hidden location on Regent Street St James’s. The intimate space will replicate interiors of a 1950s Lebanese café reminiscent of the “Paris of the Middle East”.
Anthea Harries, Portfolio Manager for St James’s at The Crown Estate, said: “St James’s is the ultimate blend of elegant heritage and cutting edge trend. As part of our £500m investment vision for the area we’re looking to enhance the existing restaurant offer by attracting acclaimed culinary talent. Mile High is the perfect example of this, as a pop-up restaurant which seeks to combine world class food with special and unique locations, making for an unforgettable experience. We’re delighted they chose St James’s as the next destination on their tour.”
For more information on St James’s visit:

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New Products to be Revealed at the Seattle CHOCOLATE SALON

NEW PRODUCTS TO WATCH at the May 5th Seattle Chocolate Salon:
  • Taza – 87% bar – The darkest chocolate they make. Nutty, floral, and incredibly intense, this is the only American chocolate crafted from cacao grown by the Bolivian cooperative CIAAB (Central Integral Agroecologica de Alto Beni). A singular, profound cacao experience. 100% USDA certified organic.
  • CocoTutti -Tea infusions: Assam, Rooibos and Yunnan – richly flavored, colorful chocolates featuring teas from India, South Africa and China. These recipes were developed over a 3 month period for launch in Seattle.Blood Orange and, separately, Strawberry – Two bon bons that each contain their housemade marmalades and jams.
  • The Chocolate Shop – Sparkling Chocolate Wine – Chocolate Shop wine made in a delicious champagne style
  • Forte Chocolates – Caramel with Rosemary and Orange and Chipotle Caramel with Orange
  • Gusto Chocolates – All new product line – All of the Gusto bars are new to the salon. Gusto is a new division of Forte Chocolates focusing on the savory side of chocolate. Bars offered include: Lemon Pepper, Rosemary Sea Salt, Balsamic Vinegar, Bacon, Milk Sea Salt, and Honey.
  • The Tea Room Chocolate Company – Lapsang Souchong w/ Himilayan Salt Chocolate Bar – organic dark chocolate bar of 60% cacao infused w/ organic Lapsang Suchong tea & Himilayan Salt. Lapsang Souchong is a smoky tea that has the savory flavor of smoked pine, as the tea is dried over this. 
The Original Artisan Chocolate event in the Northwest this millenium returns with the 6th Annual Seattle Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON on May 5, 2013.
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.
Featuring a delicious selection chosen and curated by the Organizers, Seattle CHOCOLATE SALON participants in 2013 include chocolatiers, confectioners and other culinary artisans such as Amano Artisan Chocolate, Intrigue Chocolate Co., Forte Chocolates, Gusto Chocolates, Taza Chocolate, CocoTutti, Ykchaua Chocolates, Emily’s Chocolates, WOW Chocolates, Theo Chocolate, The TeaRoom Chocolate Company, Smitten Truffles, Wine World & Spirits, Chocolate Shop Wine, MDP Chocolates, Wild Sweets by Dominique & Cindy Duby, Fiori Chocolate, Maplecor, Yelp, TasteTV and more. www.seattlechocolatesalon.com

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