Regional Tasting events of the finest in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolates & confections
Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in some of the world's great culinary metropolitan areas.
Salon highlights feature chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks and ongoing interviews by TasteTV's Chocolate Television program
Annual Awards for Excellence
In addition to all-day public tasting events, The Luxury Chocolate Salon also presents Regional "Best in Salon Awards" for Chocolatiers & Confectioners, as well as annual Awards for the "Best Chocolatiers & Confectioners in America".
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2011
3rd Annual Chicago Chocolate Salon Tasting Panel Judges
2011
3rd Annual Chicago Chocolate Salon Tasting Panel Awards
FIRST PLACE
GOLD
SECOND PLACE
SILVER
THIRD PLACE
BRONZE
Best
Dark Chocolate
Amano Artisan Chocolate
Chuao Chocolatier
Zokoko
Moonstruck Chocolate
na
Best
Milk Chocolate
Forte Chocolates
Ghirardelli
The TeaRoom
Chuao Chocolatier
Gem Chocolates
na
Best
Truffle
CocoTutti
William Dean Chocolates
Gem Chocolates
Beijo de Chocolat
Chocolot
Halletts Chocolates
J. Truffle / Seattle Chocolate
Top
Artisan Chocolatier
Amano Artisan Chocolate
William Dean Chocolates
Chocolot
Forte Chocolates
Beijo de Chocolat
Choclatique
Most
Delicious Ingredient Combinations
Chuao Chocolatier
William Dean Chocolates
The TeaRoom
Beijo de Chocolat
Choclatique
Gem Chocolates
Moonstruck Chocolate
Alter Eco
Most
Artistic Designs
William Dean Chocolates
Gem Chocolates
Chocolot
Best
Gift Set
William Dean Chocolates
Gem Chocolates
Chocolot
Most
Luxurious Chocolate Experience
William Dean Chocolates
Amano Artisan Chocolate
Beijo de Chocolat
Choclatique
Chocolot
Forte Chocolates
Gem Chocolates
Halletts Chocolates
na
Best
Traditional Chocolates
Chocolot
Forte Chocolates
Ghirardelli
William Dean Chocolates
Amano Artisan Chocolate
Moonstruck Chocolate
na
Best
Flavored Chocolate
The TeaRoom
Chocolot
Chuao Chocolatier
Best
Dark Chocolate Bar
Chuao Chocolatier
Amano Artisan Chocolate
Zokoko
Best
Milk Chocolate Bar
Forte Chocolates
The TeaRoom
CocoTutti
Chuao Chocolatier
Alter Eco
Best Caramels
Forte Chocolates
Chocolot
William Dean Chocolates
Beijo de Chocolat
Halletts Chocolates
J. Truffle / Seattle Chocolate
na
Top
Toffee in Salon
Toffee Talk
Beijo de Chocolat
Chocolot
Best
in Salon
William Dean Chocolates
Forte Chocolates
Chocolot
Choclatique
Gem Chocolates
Halletts Chocolates
J. Truffle / Seattle Chocolate
The TeaRoom
Best
Presentation & Packaging
William Dean Chocolates
Gem Chocolates
Chocolot
Chuao Chocolatier
Best
Organic or Fair Trade Products
Alter Eco
Gem Chocolates
Chocolot
The TeaRoom
Zokoko
Most
Gifted Chocolatier / Chocolate Maker
Chocolot
William Dean Chocolates
Amano Artisan Chocolate
The TeaRoom
Forte Chocolates
Halletts Chocolates
Best
Comfort Chocolate Product
Chocolot
Toffee Talk
J. Truffle / Seattle Chocolate
Beijo de Chocolat
CocoTutti
Moonstruck Chocolate
Best
Flavored Chocolate Bar
The TeaRoom
Chuao Chocolatier
Forte Chocolates
CocoTutti
Amano Artisan Chocolate
Moonstruck Chocolate
Judge's Comments on Personal Favorites (sample)
My personal favorite - Gem Chocolates.
My personal favorite was William Dean for the beauty and taste
The Amano - pure, rich chocolate
Cocotutti!
The Tea Room really came up with some interesting flavor combinations
Forte Chocolates salty cramel
I absolutely adored the Chuao milk chocolate bar with kettle-cooked chips
As you can see by my voting, I think William Dean Chocolates is amazing. But the best single thing I put in my mouth was Chocolot's toffee.
See below for a listing of upcoming
Chocolate Salon Events, Tastings, and Competitions
(Sponsored by TasteTV)
THE 2011 INTERNATIONAL
CHOCOLATE SALON
The most prestigious all-day Artisan Chocolate & Confection Tasting event on the West Coast.
Open to the Chocolate Loving Public;
includes presentations, demos and juried
"Best of Salon Awards"
(Chocolatier attendance is required to participate in the Awards Competition. On floor product sales allowed)
* SAN FRANCISCO * 5th Annual International Chocolate Salon April 17, 2011
Exhibition is By Invitation Only.
To Enter or Exhibit, Contact the Organizers
2011 LUXURY
CHOCOLATE SALONS
Regional all-day Artisan Chocolate & Confection Tasting events.
Open to the Chocolate Loving Public;
includes presentations, demos and juried
"Best of Salon Awards"
(Chocolatier attendance is required to participate in the Awards Competition. On floor product sales allowed)
* SEATTLE * 4th Annual Luxury Chocolate Salon May 14, 2011
* NAPA * 2nd Annual Luxury Chocolate Salon June 5, 2011
* HAWAII (Big Island) * 1st Annual Hawaii Luxury Chocolate Salon August 7, 2011
* LAS VEGAS* 2nd Annual Luxury Chocolate Salon October 9, 2011
* SAN FRANCISCO - FALL * 2nd Annual Fall Luxury Chocolate Salon November 13, 2011`
Open to the Public
To Enter or Exhibit,
Contact the Organizers.
Please indicate specific cities of interest.
2011 CHOCOLATE SALON
AWARD COMPETITIONS
Juried Regional
"Best of Salon Awards Competitions"
* Product Submissions Only *
* Closed to the Public*
(All products are judged by a regional and national panel of food and media experts, and submitted before the judging deadlines. Chocolatier attendance is NOT required to participate in these Juried Awards Competitions)
* CHICAGO * Luxury Chocolate Salon Award Competition
* BOSTON * Luxury Chocolate Salon Award Competition
* MIAMI * Luxury Chocolate Salon Award Competition
* ATLANTA * Luxury Chocolate Salon Award Competition
* AUSTIN-DALLAS * Luxury Chocolate Salon Award Competition
* TORONTO * Luxury Chocolate Salon Award Competition
* BRIDAL & WEDDING * Luxury Chocolate Salon Award Competition
* WOMENS MEDIA* Luxury Chocolate Salon Award Competition
Closed to the Public
To Enter these Juried Awards, Complete this Form before the specified deadlines.
2010 LUXURY
CHOCOLATE SALONS
Regional all-day Artisan Chocolate & Confection Tasting events.
Open to the Chocolate Loving Public;
includes presentations, demos and juried
"Best of Salon Awards"
(Chocolatier attendance is required to participate in the Awards Competition. On floor product sales allowed)
* NAPA * 2nd Annual Luxury Chocolate Salon June 6, 2010
* SEATTLE * 3rd Annual Luxury Chocolate Salon July 11, 2010
* LOS ANGELES * 4th Annual Luxury Chocolate Salon October 2010
* SAN FRANCISCO * 1st Annual Fall Luxury Chocolate Salon November 14, 2010
2010 CHOCOLATE SALON
AWARD COMPETITIONS
Juried Regional
"Best of Salon Awards Competitions"
* Product Submissions Only *
* Closed to the Public*
(All products are judged by a regional and national panel of food and media experts, and submitted before the judging deadlines. Chocolatier attendance is NOT required to participate in these Juried Awards Competitions)
* CHICAGO * Luxury Chocolate Salon Award Competition 2010
* LAS VEGAS * Luxury Chocolate Salon Award Competition 2010
* BOSTON * Luxury Chocolate Salon Award Competition 2010
* BRIDAL & WEDDING * Luxury Chocolate Salon Award Competition 2010
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