Meet Chocolatier Michael Recchiuti of Recchiuti Confections

Meet Master Chocolatier multi-award winning chocolatier Michael Recchiuti of Recchiuti Confections at the 2025 San Francisco Chocolate Salon on April 6th. Michael will be doing one on one talk with Salon attendees

Michael Recchiuti is a master chocolatier and the visionary behind Recchiuti Confections, a renowned San Francisco-based artisanal chocolate company. With a passion for blending traditional European techniques with innovative flavor pairings, Recchiuti has elevated chocolate-making into an art form. Since founding his company in 1997, he has been celebrated for his meticulous craftsmanship, using only the finest ingredients to create confections that balance complexity and elegance. His signature burnt caramel truffles and adventurous flavor infusions have earned him a devoted following, solidifying his reputation as one of the most respected chocolatiers in the industry.​

Recchiuti’s contributions to the culinary world have been widely recognized. His book, “Chocolate Obsession,” co-authored with pastry expert Fran Gage, was a finalist at the 2006 James Beard Awards and received high honors for photography and design at the 2006 International Association of Culinary Professionals annual conference. Additionally, he was honored by the Fine Chocolate Industry Association for his outstanding contribution as a fine chocolatier.

More at www.SFChocolateSalon.com (April 6, 2025)

SF Chocolate Week Cocktail Specials at Top of the Mark

 

In honor of San Francisco Chocolate Week and the 16th annual San Francisco Chocolate Salon on April 7th, the Top of the Mark restaurant has created a Chocolate Cocktail Special Deal for Thursday 4/4 through Saturday 4/6:

Buy 1 and get the 2nd cocktail at half off, plus complimentary KOLLAR chocolates. $19 for each cocktail.

White Chocolate Smash
Ketel One Vodka, White Chocolate Liqueur, Vanilla, Cream, Dark Chocolate

Dark Chocolate Espresso Martini
Ketel One Vodka, Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Mr. Blacks Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Dark Chocolate

Top of the Mark
InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco
999 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108

San Francisco Chocolate Salon Returns on April 2nd as the Premiere West Coast Artisan Chocolate Festival

The 14th Annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon takes place this Spring on April 2, 2022. The Chocolate Salon has long been known as the original artisan chocolate festival on the West Coast.

Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience a wide range of artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s most famous culinary metropolitan areas.

Chocolate Salon participants include chocolatiers, confectioners, and other culinary artisans, such as Amano Artisan Chocolate, Z. Cioccolato, LetterPress Chocolate, Michael’s Chocolates, Formosa Chocolates, Goufrais, Siamaya Chocolate, CocoTutti Chocolates, Fookie, R & J Toffees, Brigadeiro Sprinkles, The Good Chocolate, p.o.p. candy co., flying noir, the Wishing Well Workshop, Fabula Tea, and more.

For more information or tickets, visit www.SFChocolateSalon.com or HERE.

The San Francisco Chocolate Salon, Los Angeles Chocolate Salon, Sacramento Chocolate Salon, Seattle Chocolate Salon and International Chocolate Salon are produced by TasteTV, which originally created the first Chocolate Salon event in San Francisco in 2007, inspired by its cultural cookbook on chocolate, entitled “French Chocolate.” French Chocolate is available on Amazon.com and on www.FrenchChocolateCookbook.com.

Local and State COVID Guidelines apply.

20 of the Best Chocolate Advent Calendar Gifts on Instagram

Advent may not be something everyone celebrates, but everyone can enjoy a tasty chocolate advent calendar. Not only do they keep track of the month of December fairly accurately, they also contain fantastically delicious chocolate treats, and a way to bond with family and friends. Below are some of the most exciting and creative that we’ve found on Instagram, and which (if they’re still in stock) make great gifts.