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THE 6th ANNUAL
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON
March 4, 2012
10:00am
- 6:00pm
San
Francisco, Fort Mason Center
Festival Pavilion, 50,000 square feet
of Chocolate, Wine and Confections
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A Partial List
(full list updated regularly) of Scheduled Speakers and
Presenters for 2011 includes:
(subject to change)
Alice Medrich
Author
Chocolate Guru
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Award winning author, pastry chef, and teacher, Alice Medrich is one of the country’s foremost experts on chocolate and chocolate desserts. Alice has received three “Cookbook of the Year” Awards from the James Beard Foundation and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
Alice’s newest book, Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Cookies (Artisan, 2010), sold out its first printing in 3 weeks and was selected as one of the top cookbooks of 2010 on ABC’s Good morning America as well as in The New York Times, Washington Post, and San Francisco Chronicle. Alice Lives and works in Berkeley, California.
www.AliceMedrich.com
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Lisa Lu
Pastry Chef
Jardinière
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Bay Area native Lisa Lu is no stranger to desserts. After first contemplating a career in interior architecture, she was quickly drawn to the heat and sweet of the kitchen when she turned her chocolate making hobby into a career as she sought to constantly improve upon the holiday treats that she was making for friends. Lu’s first culinary job was as a pastry cook at Aqua in San Francisco and after three and a half years and advancing to Pastry Sous Chef, she left for some of the finest San Francisco kitchens including Globe Eats, Zuppa Restaurant, Quince and Michael Mina. Lu is currently the pastry chef at Jardiniere Restaurant, co-owned by Traci Des Jardins and Pat Kuleto.
Lu loves all pastries, but is especially drawn to chocolate and anything that can be created from it. Lu holds a BFA in interior architecture from USF and Academy of Art.
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Jake Gandolfo
"MASTERCHEF", FOX TV
Culinary Consultant
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Millions of fans around the country recognize MasterChef Jake Gandolfo as he competed on “the worlds most successful cooking show”. Jake's energy and passion is contagious, his eclectic flair and engaging personality make him a pleasure to be around and demon in the kitchen, he knows how to bring it!
Having had the opportunity to work with such culinary giants as Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot and Cat Cora has inspired Jake to push even harder and farther into his own culinary journey. As the Executive Chef and Chef D' Cuisine of Custom Culinary Concepts, Jake now travels around the country cooking for clients of all calibers, performing cooking demo's, making appearances, staging competitive corporate team building events, teaching, hosting charity events and pursuing his one true passion...the love of food.
www.scculinary.com
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Andrea Immer Robinson
Author, Wine Guru, TV Host
"Simply Wine with Andrea Immer"
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Andrea Robinson, one of the country's leading wine educators, is one of only 16 women in the world who have been appointed Master Sommelier by the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers. She was the first woman ever chosen Best Sommelier in the United States by the Sommelier Society of America.
Andrea also became the first appointed Dean of Wine Studies for COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts in Napa in 2008. In 2007 she was appointed Master Sommelier for Delta Air Lines, and is also a member of the Macy's Culinary Council, specializing in wine and wine pairings.
www.andreawine.com
Bio Coming Soon
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Leslie Sbrocco
Author, Wine Guru, TV Host
"Check Please", PBS
Thirsty Girl TV
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Leslie Sbrocco is a libations and lifestyle expert whose approach to food, wine, and travel is both educational and entertaining. As a regular guest on NBC's Today show and news programs around the country, she spreads the gospel about enjoying life.
She has won a Tasty Award, the James Beard Award and three Emmy awards for her role as host of PBS tv's "Check Please!" Sbrocco has penned two books about wine and is a wine consultant and nationally recognized speaker.
Leslie is also the founder of a new multi-media company,
ThirstyGirl.com.
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Art Pollard
Master Chocolatier
Amano Chocolate
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Bio Coming Soon
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Kat Montgomery
The Chocolate Addict
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Bio Coming Soon
www.thechocolateaddict.com
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CHOCOLATE SALON
PRESENTATIONS AND CHOCOLATE DEMOS
10:00am - 6:00pm,
San Francisco,
Fort Mason Center, Herbst Pavilion
subject to change
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TASTE TV DEMO AREA |
CHOCOLATE
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AUTHOR BOOKSIGNINGS
@ THE BOOKS INC. TABLE |
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BREAKOUT ROOM 1
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11:00 am
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The Return of the Toffee
Presentation featuring:
Tarah Fleming, Toffeology
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Ongoing
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11:30am
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11:30am
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Chocolate and Wine Pairing Panel
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12:30pm |
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12:30pm |
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12:30 pm
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TBA
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1:00pm
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TBA
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1:00pm
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TBA |
1:15 pm
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Asian Flavors and Influences in Artisan Chocolate
Moderated Panel featuring:
Mindy Fong, Jade Chocolates
Wendy Lieu, Socola Chocolatier
Nicole Lee, Nicole Lee Fine Chocolates
Cassandra Chen, CC Made
Moderator:
Lynn Wong, Viva Cocolat
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Ongoing
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1:30pm
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TBA
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1:30pm
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TBA |
2:00 pm
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Latin Styles in Chocolate
Demo featuring:
Cristina Arantes, Kika's Treats & La Cocina
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2:30pm
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TBA
Author and
Chocolate Guru |
2:30pm
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Film Screening:
"Chocolate FRENCH"
based on the book of the same name. Program created for broadcast on Public Television. |
2:45 pm
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Why I Make Handmade Truffles
Moderated Panel featuring:
Bill Brown, William Dean Chocolates
David Bacco, David Bacco Chocolatier
Wlady Grochowski, La Chatelaine Chocolate
Chris Bickel, Monterey Chocolate Company
Elyce Zahn, CocoTutti
Moderator:
Amy Sherman, CookingWithAmy.com
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Ongoing
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3:00pm
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TBA
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3:00pm
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3:30 pm
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Fair Trade and Organic Chocolate Forum
Panel featuring:
Master Chocolatier, Amano Chocolate
Mathieu Senard, Alter Eco Fair Trade
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3:30pm
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TBA |
3:30pm
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Film Screening:
"Chocolate FRENCH"
based on the book of the same name. Program created for broadcast on Public Television. |
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TBA
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4:30pm |
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4:30 pm
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TBA
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4:45pm
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4:45pm
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5:00 pm
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TBA |
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5:30pm
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5:30pm
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