Top Italian Chefs Cup Competition Dinner – the IMAF


If you are a lover of the world’s best Italian food and Chefs’ Taste-off cooks competitions, you will find “amore” with dinner + wine + a great show at the Gran Finale of the IMAF Chef’s Cup.

The multiple course dinner and wine pairing (includes gratuity) takes place on Wednesday the 11th at Il Fornaio in San Francisco. 

TasteTV fans and followers can get a 20% discount off the $100 ticket by using the promo code “TasteTV” on the ticket reservation site: http://imafchefscupfinale-eorg.eventbrite.com/.



At the IMAF Chef’s Cup cook-off finale, located 1/2 block from the America’s Cup main stage on the SF Embarcadero, Italy’s Top Michelin Starred Chefs Rosanna Marziale and Stefano Cerveni will compete during a final showdown of this international competition. 

This event is a version of a TasteTV Million Dollar Dinner event (MillionDollarDinner.com). After two individual cooking demonstrations, Rosanna and Stefano will present their dishes to a judging panel as the final winner is selected. 

The Chef’s Cup will be MC’d TasteTV. 

The IMAF Chef’s Cup international competition began in Italy with 12 Michelin-starred chefs who were paired to create two dishes that were inspired by the world of the arts. The seven-stage competition took place throughout Italy in Rome, Florence, Parma, Milan, Perugia, Venice and Viareggio this summer. Italy’s best now converge on San Francisco. 


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LA CHOCOLATE SALON: Chocolatiers and Celebrities

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce some of the chocolatiers and presenters at the Original and Premier Artisan Chocolate event in Southern California, the

7th Annual Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON 

on October 6, 2013 in Pasadena. 

Celebrating its anniversary, the 2013 Seventh Annual LA CHOCOLATE SALON participants include chocolatiers, confectioners, and other culinary artisans
Celebrating its anniversary, the 2013 Seventh Annual LA CHOCOLATE SALON participants include chocolatiers, confectioners, and other culinary artisans, such as Amano Artisan Chocolate, Mignon Chocolate Boutique, Amella Caramels, CocoTutti, Marti Chocolatt, Toffee Talk, Chuao Chocolatier, Butterfly Brittle, Chocolates by M Josephs, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Valenza Chocolatier, Droga Chocolates, Marco Paolo Chocolates, Amara Chocolate, The Toffee Box, Hot Chocolat, Monterey Chocolate Company, La Dolce Vita Gourmet, Farm Fresh To You, Gourmet Blends, the Chocolate Shop Wine, Rosa d’Oro Vineyards, Alquimia Organic Tequila, Hangar 24 Craft Brewery Chocolate Porter, Honest Tea, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, The Sugar Lab, KRAVE Jerky, Beantrees Organic Coffee Company, Meetup.com, PK Perfumes, TasteTV, Chocolate Television, and more.

Entertaining and educational presentations include:

  • Art Pollard of Amano Artisan Chocolate on Fair Trade Chocolate
  • Kallari Chocolate on Chocolate from Ecuador
  • Bobby Bognar of History Channel’s Food Tech screening scenes from “Food Tech” and his latest food television program
  • Demonstrations from Le Cordon Bleu instructors
  • KABC Radio Host and Bikini Chef Susan Irby on healthy eating and chocolate
  • LA film talent Dave Shelton on Chocolate in television and films
  • Trish Procetto of TOURific Escapes on Her favorite chocolate tour spots in LA
  • Jackie Dodd The Beeroness on How to pair beer and chocolate

  • Liz von Hasseln of The Sugar Lab on how they invented using 3D printing technology to create 3D sugar sculptures and designs
  • The Gourmandise School from Santa Monica



    • MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

    7th Annual Los Angeles Chocolate Salon
    October 6, 2013
    Pasadena Conference Center
    300 Green Street
    Pasadena
    www.LAChocolateSalon.com






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    New Products to be Revealed at the Seattle CHOCOLATE SALON

    NEW PRODUCTS TO WATCH at the May 5th Seattle Chocolate Salon:
    • Taza – 87% bar – The darkest chocolate they make. Nutty, floral, and incredibly intense, this is the only American chocolate crafted from cacao grown by the Bolivian cooperative CIAAB (Central Integral Agroecologica de Alto Beni). A singular, profound cacao experience. 100% USDA certified organic.
    • CocoTutti -Tea infusions: Assam, Rooibos and Yunnan – richly flavored, colorful chocolates featuring teas from India, South Africa and China. These recipes were developed over a 3 month period for launch in Seattle.Blood Orange and, separately, Strawberry – Two bon bons that each contain their housemade marmalades and jams.
    • The Chocolate Shop – Sparkling Chocolate Wine – Chocolate Shop wine made in a delicious champagne style
    • Forte Chocolates – Caramel with Rosemary and Orange and Chipotle Caramel with Orange
    • Gusto Chocolates – All new product line – All of the Gusto bars are new to the salon. Gusto is a new division of Forte Chocolates focusing on the savory side of chocolate. Bars offered include: Lemon Pepper, Rosemary Sea Salt, Balsamic Vinegar, Bacon, Milk Sea Salt, and Honey.
    • The Tea Room Chocolate Company – Lapsang Souchong w/ Himilayan Salt Chocolate Bar – organic dark chocolate bar of 60% cacao infused w/ organic Lapsang Suchong tea & Himilayan Salt. Lapsang Souchong is a smoky tea that has the savory flavor of smoked pine, as the tea is dried over this. 
    The Original Artisan Chocolate event in the Northwest this millenium returns with the 6th Annual Seattle Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON on May 5, 2013.
    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.
    Featuring a delicious selection chosen and curated by the Organizers, Seattle CHOCOLATE SALON participants in 2013 include chocolatiers, confectioners and other culinary artisans such as Amano Artisan Chocolate, Intrigue Chocolate Co., Forte Chocolates, Gusto Chocolates, Taza Chocolate, CocoTutti, Ykchaua Chocolates, Emily’s Chocolates, WOW Chocolates, Theo Chocolate, The TeaRoom Chocolate Company, Smitten Truffles, Wine World & Spirits, Chocolate Shop Wine, MDP Chocolates, Wild Sweets by Dominique & Cindy Duby, Fiori Chocolate, Maplecor, Yelp, TasteTV and more. www.seattlechocolatesalon.com

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    Seattle Chocolate Salon – New Products to Watch

    NEW PRODUCTS TO WATCH at the May 5th Seattle Chocolate Salon:

    • Taza – 87% bar – The darkest chocolate they make. Nutty, floral, and incredibly intense, this is the only American chocolate crafted from cacao grown by the Bolivian cooperative CIAAB (Central Integral Agroecologica de Alto Beni). A singular, profound cacao experience. 100% USDA certified organic.
    • CocoTutti -Tea infusions: Assam, Rooibos and Yunnan – richly flavored, colorful chocolates featuring teas from India, South Africa and China. These recipes were developed over a 3 month period for launch in Seattle.Blood Orange and, separately, Strawberry – Two bon bons that each contain their housemade marmalades and jams.
    • The Chocolate Shop – Sparkling Chocolate Wine – Chocolate Shop wine made in a delicious champagne style
    • Forte Chocolates – Caramel with Rosemary and Orange and Chipotle Caramel with Orange
    • Gusto Chocolates – All new product line – All of the Gusto bars are new to the salon. Gusto is a new division of Forte Chocolates focusing on the savory side of chocolate. Bars offered include: Lemon Pepper, Rosemary Sea Salt, Balsamic Vinegar, Bacon, Milk Sea Salt, and Honey.
    • The Tea Room Chocolate Company – Lapsang Souchong w/ Himilayan Salt Chocolate Bar – organic dark chocolate bar of 60% cacao infused w/ organic Lapsang Suchong tea & Himilayan Salt. Lapsang Souchong is a smoky tea that has the savory flavor of smoked pine, as the tea is dried over this. 

    The Original Artisan Chocolate event in the Northwest this millenium returns with the 6th Annual Seattle Luxury CHOCOLATE SALON on May 5, 2013.

    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.

    Featuring a delicious selection chosen and curated by the Organizers, Seattle CHOCOLATE SALON participants in 2013 include chocolatiers, confectioners and other culinary artisans such as Amano Artisan Chocolate, Intrigue Chocolate Co., Forte Chocolates, Gusto Chocolates, Taza Chocolate, CocoTutti, Ykchaua Chocolates, Emily’s Chocolates, WOW Chocolates, Theo Chocolate, The TeaRoom Chocolate Company, Smitten Truffles, Wine World & Spirits, Chocolate Shop Wine, MDP Chocolates, Wild Sweets by Dominique & Cindy Duby, Fiori Chocolate, Maplecor, Yelp, TasteTV and more. www.seattlechocolatesalon.com


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    “7 for All Mankind” night in San Francisco

    A special invitation from “7 for All Mankind” about a special night in San Francisco

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    San Francisco Chocolate Salon – Chocolate Design Winners

    As a new part of the 7th Annual San Francisco Chocolate Salon on March 24th, the Original and Premier Artisan Chocolate show on the West Coast, there will be a gallery of chocolate-inspired art. The pieces range from paintings, to jewelry to ceramic (such as this ceramic chocolate cupcake by Sandra Cohen-Wynn, pictured).

    Other displaying artists include: Carolyn Tillie, Melissa Rice, Kristin Stanchfield, Susanne Friedrich, Nikki Lau, Joan Pearson, Janet Lohr, and Bethany Garland

    7th Annual San Francisco

    INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE SALON
    March 24, 2013
    10am – 6pm
    Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion
    1 Fort Mason
    San Francisco, CA 94123
    www.SFChocolateSalon.com




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