The Big Chocolate Show at the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel

THE BIG CHOCOLATE SHOW

From Cacao Bean to Confection, 

Chocolate Takes Center Stage in NYC

Friday September 28 – Sunday September 30

Tickets on sale now

The Big Chocolate Show returns to New York City for its third year, Friday September 28 through Sunday 30 at The Wyndham New Yorker Hotel.  More than 200 chocolatiers, artisans, chefs, authors, purveyors and experts from around the world will be offering chocolate tastings, live demonstrations, book signings and ticketed master tasting classes to attendees all weekend long at this family-friendly event that includes an Adults Only 21+ area.

Here are some of the offerings that guests can choose from at this year’s Big Chocolate Show:

Legends of Chocolate Awards 

Friday, September 28  7 - 10pm

This special industry event kicks off The Big Chocolate Show and Chocolate Week NYC on Friday, September 28^th from 7-10 pm to induct the second Legends of Chocolate class, honoring those whose work impacts our contemporary world of chocolate.  The 2018 Legends joining 2017 inductees Ed Sanguine, John Scharffenberger, Juan Carlos Motamayor and Sophie and Michael Coe will be announced on September 5^th.

Decadent Evening of Chocolate & Cocktails 

Saturday, September 29  8pm - 10pm

During this two-hour walk-around tasting, hosted by The Cocktail Guru, guests are invited to visit stations stocked with an array of chocolate-friendly liquor brands that are paired with a selection of bespoke desserts and dishes made by NYC's premier chocolatiers and chefs. At the bar, chocolate purists and cocktail lovers can taste through signature lines of chocolates while watching some of NYC's finest mixologists shake, stir and serve custom libations designed to bring out the best in each variety. This event includes unlimited chocolate, pastry, spirit, and cocktail samples.

Learning Experiences 

Saturday September 29 and Sunday September 30

Whether a cacao novice or a well-seasoned chocolatier, guests can customize their Big Chocolate Show experience by participating in one of the unique hour-long chocolate pairing sessions, demonstrations or tasting seminars, ranging in size from 15-100 on both Saturday and Sunday. After classes and demonstrations, guests will have an opportunity to mingle and connect with talent including Mona Changaris, Gail Gland, Kathryn Gordon, Zachary Golper, Rhonda Kave, Kristy Leissle, Francois Kwaku-Dongo, Miro Uskokovic, Nick Malgieri and Maricel Presilla and more.

Classes and tastings include: Chocolate & Coffee Tasting: Understanding the Roast; From Zero to 100: Tasting Cacao Percentages; Fine Flavors: How to Perfect Your Wine & Chocolate Pairing Skills; Futuristic Food: 3-D Chocolate Printing Experience; Chocolate Lollipop Making; Sips & Sweets: A Craft Cocktail & Chocolate Pairing Primer; Hand-Dipped Truffle Making; Learn to Temper Chocolate Like a Pro; Single Origins: A Tasting of Specialty Spices and Chocolate; Holy Molé! Learn to Make Tamales; Indoor S'mores Workshop; Cooking with Cacao: Savory Recipes Using Sweet Chocolate; Aloha Chocolate: A Hawaiian Chocolate Tasting; and The Straight Pour: How to Perfectly Pair Whiskey & Chocolate

Adults Only 21+ Area

New this year! Explore the cocktail side of cacao. Enjoy unlimited wines, beer, spirits samples and music during daytime activities all day long in the interactive Adults Only 21+ Zone.

Acclaimed Advisory Council & Presenters

The Big Chocolate Show is guided by a Steering Committee of esteemed chocolate professionals, chefs and chocolate innovators, and authors including  Bernard Pacyniak, Michael Laiskonis, Caroline Lubbers, and Kristy Leissle, charged with providing guests the most unique class concepts and curated experiences.

“Whether it’s enjoying the health benefits of dark chocolate’s antioxidants, learning to pair whiskey and chocolate, having a front row seat to a private pastry arts class, witnessing a chocolate confection being made on a 3D printer, or satisfying your inner chocoholic, we’re thrilled to offer our guests new chocolate experiences that wow their minds and palettes this year.” said show producer and the President of Big Event Company and Wizard Studios, Matthew Saravay, “The Big Chocolate Show continues to grow, not only in size, but in the countless ways the cacao bean transforms itself into a thing of beauty and taste.”

Through ticket packages, chocolate lovers can customize their Big Chocolate Show experience by stopping by the show for a few hours, a full day or the whole weekend.

• Legends of Chocolate Awards: A limited number of VIP tickets to this exclusive industry event are available for the general public. Adults only, $75.
• All Access Weekend Pass: Designed for the serious chocolate enthusiast, who want to eat drink and enjoy chocolate for the weekend, this pass includes: Legends of Chocolate Awards Ceremony, all four (4) Big Chocolate Show sessions, Decadent Evening of Chocolate & Cocktails, Adults Only 21+ Zone and four (4) Tasting Classes. Tickets: $276.
• Day Pass Make a day of it! The day pass is for the chocolate lover who wants a taste of everything and includes: morning and afternoon sessions and two tasting or pairing classes and special access to the Adults Only 21+ Zone on either Saturday or Sunday. Adults, $88
• Individual Session Tickets: This ticket is for the chocolate lover who wants to take in a world of chocolate in a few hours. Session tickets are available for either morning or afternoon sessions on either Saturday or Sunday. $25 per adult, $15 per child under 12.
• Family Pass: This pass for the chocolate loving family who wants to experience a world of chocolate for during a morning or afternoon session on Saturday or Sunday. $70.
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About The Big Chocolate Show

Launched in 2016, by The Big Events Group, the Big Chocolate Show is a two-day multisensory chocolate experience  committed to assembling the best of chocolate – from cacao to bar and beyond – under one roof An opportunity to meet chocolatiers, artisans, chefs and experts from around the world and taste and purchase chocolate of all percentages, flavors, origins and creations, the show is rounded out by live demonstrations on the main stage, book signings with authors and pastry chefs and a variety of ticketed master tasting classes. 

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Chocolate Lovers' Spring Expo 2014 to Benefit Easter Seals at the Crowne Plaza Hotel

PRESS RELEASE

21st Annual Chocolate Lovers' Spring Expo for 2014

The 21st Annual Chocolate Lovers' Spring Expo to benefit Easter Seals will be held on Sunday, April 6 from 11:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Southbury.

A fun-filled choco-licious day is planned for everyone - with plenty of chocolaty treats of all shapes, sizes, and flavors, as well as delicious specialty foods. 

Other exhibitors will be showcasing their unique gift items, products and services.

Event:       21st Annual Chocolate Lovers’ Spring Expo to benefit Easter Seals
When:      Sunday, April 6 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:     Crowne Plaza Hotel in Southbury.

The event has been moved from February to April this year. Come and sample the finest chocolate delights and specialty food items from a wide variety of exhibitors and students from surrounding culinary schools.

Enjoy a silent auction, door prizes, special drawings, and demonstrations as well as music by Excite Disc Jockey Entertainment and Bella Winds Woodwind Ensemble as you shop for chocolate masterpieces, unique gifts, products & services.

Guests will enjoy festivities including; door prizes, music, special drawings, entertainment, and chocolate demonstrations.

Click HERE to access the Easter Seals Event Site for links to exhibitor and vendor information also found below?

Easter Seals Chocolate Lovers' Spring Expo 2014 - Ticket - Bag Stuffer

Chocolate Lovers' Spring Expo 2014 - Exhibitor-Sponsor form

Chocolate Lovers' Spring Expo 2014 - Culinary Arts School Exhibitor Application

Proceeds benefit the programs and services of Easter Seals, serving the special needs of infants, children, and adults with disabilities in greater Waterbury, central, and northwestern Connecticut. Easter Seals helps individuals and families achieve maximum functional independence in the community through developmental, educational, medical and employment services. To learn more about Easter Seals click HERE.

Ticket Information: Tickets are $25 in advance ($30 at the door). Children's tickets (ages 5-12) are $5. For tickets or exhibitor information please call 203-754-5141 Faith Hull (ext. 251) or Carolee Kalita, (ext. 243).

Directions: Crowne Plaza Hotel is located at 1284 Strongtown Road   Southbury ,  Connecticut   06488

For more information on Easter Seals log on at www.waterburyct.easterseals.com .

Chocolate World Expo 2014

The Chocolate World Expo is coming to New England in 2014!

Are you a serious chocolate lover? 

Can't get enough of the creamy cocoa goodness?

Come to the Chocolate World Expo!

Where?

Connecticut: Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk CT

Sunday, January 26, 2014, 10am-7pm
Admission:  Adults/$15 & Children/$10 (Ages 3-12)
Tickets for Chocolate World Expo can be purchased online via MaritimeAquarium.org and at the Maritime Aquarium’s Box Office during regular business hours (10am-5pm everyday).
Ticket prices for Chocolate World Expo include both admission to the event itself and full admission to the Aquarium’s fascinating exhibits (regularly $19.95/adults and $12.95/children ages 3-12).  Tickets are non-refundable. 

New York: Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City NY

Sunday, March 2, 2014, 10am-7pm
Admission:  Adults/$15 & Children/$10 (Ages 2-12)
Tickets for Chocolate World Expo can be purchased online via CradleOfAviation.org and at the Cradle of Aviation’s Box Office during regular business hours (10am-5pm everyday).
Ticket prices for Chocolate World Expo include both admission to the show and full admission to the Museum’s fascinating exhibits, which would otherwise regularly cost $14 for adults and $12 for children ages 2-12.  In addition, admission to the Nassau County Firefighters Museum is included at no charge (reg. $5/adult and $4/child), making CWE Cradle of Aviation an exceptional value.Tickets are non-refundable.
Tickets purchased online will incur a small “convenience fee” from Tickets.com.
Tastings of wines, beers and other alcoholic beverages will be available for adults 21 and over only (ID required).  Please drink responsibly.  Do not drink & drive. Designate a driver, take public transit, take a taxi or plan to stay one of the nearby hotels.

Celebrate your love of all things chocolate… and have some fun! Chocolate is one of life’s simple pleasures. And quite frankly, who doesn't love chocolate?

Chocolate World Expo, also known as CWE, has become the area's largest chocolate-themed event. CWE offers tastings & sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, gelato, cheeses and much more from local and regional vendors. For a list of participating vendors, click HERE..

Each regional event combines chocolate and food with a dash of fun such as unique exhibits, performances, demonstrations and/or celebrity appearances. Whether its touring a world-class air & space museum on Long Island, touching live sharks in Connecticut, a magical Beatles tribute concert in NYC or an appearance by “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro in New Jersey, CWE is unlike any other chocolate event in the United States!

If you’re attending CWE for the first time, take a look at the FAQs page HERE, which answers many questions and will help you to plan your visit.

For more information visit the Chocolate World Expo website at  www.ChocolateWorldExpo.com

What's your favorite chocolate treat? 

Have you attended a chocolate festival?

I'd love to hear about it in the comments below.