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)

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San Francisco Chocolate Salon releases new collection of Limited Edition NFT’s

TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon release the first collection of NFT’s for the upcoming chocolate festival in San Francisco on April 2nd.

The San Francisco Chocolate Salon NFTs include custom artistic renditions of its 14th anniversary poster. There are 10 custom versions, each limited to 7 editions each. Each collectible San Francisco Chocolate Salon NFT has utility, surprise exclusive perks and membership benefits, and is a fully tradeable NFT.

NFTs (non fungible tokens) are linked to the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and have grown in popularity in the art world over the last few years, with some pieces of digital art being collected as NFTs and reaching valuations of tens of thousands to millions of dollars. The use of NFTs has now expanded into films, music, and even live events such as Coachella, as well as exclusive restaurant and club memberships.

For the San Francisco Chocolate Salon NFTs collection there will only be 7 total tokens of each version minted, and 70 in the entire collection. Only 50 NFTs will be available for purchase and collecting. SF NFT’s can initially only be purchased through the SF Chocolate Salon website ticketing area, www.SFChocolateSalon.com

To view the collection, visit:

https://opensea.io/collection/sfchocolatesalon1

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.

Chocolate & Wine CRUISE on San Francisco Bay: Spring 2022 Edition

Join us April 23rd, 2022 for the Chocolate & Wine CRUISE on San Francisco Bay onboard a luxury yacht, where you will taste wines and chocolates

The day’s adventure takes place onboard a luxury yacht, where you will taste wines from a local winemaker, along with samples from a curated selection of local chocolate, toffee,  and wine.

Walk among the various artisans and experience their latest creations. Explore and luxuriate on the yacht, and enjoy it all during the 2 1/2-hour cruise on the San Francisco Bay.

Then take home some of that great food and wine you’ve discovered and purchased onboard for continued enjoyment.

EXCLUSIVE: The Chocolate & Wine Cruise is Limited to only a 100 attendees

GET TICKETS HERE.

1:00-3:30pm (yacht sets off at 1pm SHARP).

Must be over 21 years of age.

Proof of Prior COVID Vaccination Required.

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READ THIS INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO USE YOUR ADVANCE TICKET

1. Purchase Advance Tickets

2. Your purchased ticket or tickets are reserved for you. Please bring your ticket confirmation sheet with you to Will Call for the Salon, with a Photo ID.

3. If you purchase more than one ticket, all attendees must be present in order to receive the tickets, which are under your name only.

4. Each ticket purchased is good for the day of the event only.

5. Due to the limited capacity for this event, No refunds available within 72 hours of the event (or after Advance Ticket sales are completed, if sold out earlier)

6. For faster check in, bring your confirmation printout (with scanner bar code on it)

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.