Bridal Chocolate Salon and Chicago Chocolate Salon Awards


TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announced the Awards for the 2011 Bridal Chocolate Salon and the Chicago Chocolate Salon.

This year’s competitions saw a variety of new and existing artisans with a wide range of exciting new products. The submissions highlighted the ongoing increase and focus on quality, innovation, and taste.

Award winners in various categories can be seen on the sites: www.BridalChocolateSalon.com and www.ChicagoChocolateSalon.com.


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TasteTV and TasteTV.com Chocolate News Updates

Awards announced for Bridal Chocolate Salon and Chicago Chocolate Salon


TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announced the Awards for the 2011 Bridal Chocolate Salon and the Chicago Chocolate Salon.

This year’s competitions saw a variety of new and existing artisans with a wide range of exciting new products. The submissions highlighted the ongoing increase and focus on quality, innovation, and taste.

Award winners in various categories can be seen on the sites: www.BridalChocolateSalon.com and www.ChicagoChocolateSalon.com.



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Celebrity Wine TASTE-OFF and TASTY Awards Launch Party

An intimate, exclusive, food & wine celebrity-filled party celebrating the launch of the 3rd Annual TASTY Awards takes place on July 17th in San Francisco.

Celebrate with food, wine and fashion TV celebrities scheduled to attend such Leslie Sbrocco (PBS, Thirsty Girl TV), Dominique Crenn (Food Network – Next Iron Chef), Brian Boitano (Food Network), Marisa Churchill (Bravo, Top Chef, Author), Justin Kan (http://Justin.tv), Elizabeth Howes (The Next Food Network Star), Philip Gums (JE Model), Chef John Mitzewich (Food Wishes), Vikrant Mathur (http://iFood.tv), Zuzy Martin Lynch (Cooking for the Clueless), celebrity chefs and designers, and more. (subject to change)

Join this once a year event at the bohemian-glam San Francisco club, 330 Ritch, and taste great Cabernets and Sparkling Wines, plus food from culinary artisans from around Northern California and beyond. Be a judge in the TASTE-OFF competition for the “Viewers Choice Cabernet of the TASTY Awards”.


Culinary and winery participants include Peju Province Winery, Raymond Vineyards & Cellar, Punk Dog Wines, East Bay Vintners Alliance,Permano Toffee, Bellwether Farms artisan cheese, the Bread Project’s french pastries, Mumm Napa, VAD Vodka, Winery-SF and Sol Rouge, featuring 2010 Winery-SF “Sparkle” Sparking Wine, 2008 Winery-SF Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Sol Rouge Cabernet Sauvignon Lake County, and 2007 Sol Rouge Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (Double Gold Medal Winner, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition). Also tasting will be Schiltz Foods Roasted Goose, the “Official Poultry of the TASTY Awards.”

Napa Chocolate Salon – June 5th

Chocolate lovers, en garde! only major chocolate show in Napa and Sonoma Valleys this decade takes place at the Napa Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON. 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 2nd Annual Napa Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON participants include chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans, such as: The Tea Room Chocolate Company, Toffee Talk, Permano, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, TOFFEEOLOGY, Monterey Chocolate Company, Kollar Chocolates. Salt Side Down Chocolates, Nicole Lee Fine Chocolates, Jade Chocolates, Landru Chocolates, Extraordinary Blends, Farm Fresh To You, TasteTV and more.

Napa Luxury Chocolate Salon: www.NapaChocolateSalon.com

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Napa Chocolate Salon – June 5th

Chocolate lovers, en garde! only major chocolate show in Napa and Sonoma Valleys this decade takes place at the Napa Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON. 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 2nd Annual Napa Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON participants include chocolatiers, confectioners, wineries and other culinary artisans, such as: The Tea Room Chocolate Company, Toffee Talk, Permano, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, TOFFEEOLOGY, Monterey Chocolate Company, Kollar Chocolates. Salt Side Down Chocolates, Nicole Lee Fine Chocolates, Jade Chocolates, Landru Chocolates, Extraordinary Blends, Farm Fresh To You, TasteTV and more.

Napa Luxury Chocolate Salon: www.NapaChocolateSalon.com

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Seattle Chocolate Salon on May 14th

Chocolate lovers, en garde! The premier chocolate event in the Northwest this millenium returns with the 4th Annual Seattle Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON on May 14, 2011.

The 4th Annual Seattle Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON is the most prestigious artisan and premium chocolate and confection event in the Northwest. 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. Participants include Amano Artisan Chocolate, Intrigue Chocolates, Halletts Chocolates, Forte Chocolates, La Chatelaine Chocolat Co., Posh Chocolat, Seattle Chocolate Company, The French Quarter, CocoTutti, Taza Chocolate, Vibrant Chocolate, Blendissimo, the Tea Room chocolate company, Divine Chocolate, Goat Milk Candy Co., MDP Signature Chocolates, Precept Wine Brands, Honest Tea, Yelp, TasteTV and more.

Salon highlights include chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks and ongoing interviews by TasteTV’s Chocolate Television program. (Salon Entry includes all chocolate & confection tastings, demos, and more.Link
In addition, we are happy to add Keren Brown, the Frantic Foodie, as our keynote Speaker, who will discuss the release of her greatly anticipated upcoming new book, “The Food Lovers’ Guide to Seattle.”

The Seattle Luxury Chocolate Salon. www.SeattleChocolateSalon.com

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