Chocolate Festivals:

Chocolate is revered in the city of Los Angeles for its good taste, ease of cooking with, and matchless reputation in gifts, desserts, and other sweets. Celebrate with this city by the beach in their annual festival, entitled Indulge Los Angeles. Appropriately titled, this festival is full of pastries, cakes, and other tasty treats all with a common ingredient of chocolate. The unique thing about this festival though is it is also chocked-full of world class chocolatiers and other chefs waiting to offer you their best creations yet. Some celebrity guests and chefs include Alicia Boada, Sarah Lady Chocolatier, Annette Starbuck from the Food Networks Cupcake Wars, and Carmit Bachar from the Pussycat Dolls.

On top of tasting chocolate, goers will also learn to pair the best wine, champagne, and other spirits with this tasty delight. So join your fellow Los Angeles residents and festival master Fox 11 news anchor Christine Devine in indulging yourself in treats, all while raising money for St. Judes Children’s Hospital.

http://indulgela.net/

 

Chocolatiers in Los Angeles:

Compartes Chocolatier

Compartes Chocolatier in Los Angeles is the perfect place to fulfill all of your chocolate cravings and desires. With modern chocolates and chic designs, this specialty shop fits in perfectly with the Los Angeles crowd. And although they offer customers traditional truffles and chocolate bites, it is recommended to try their signature Jonathan’s truffles collection, spicy chocolate treats, and chocolate and salt gift ideas. These special treats are unique unto them, so you know you’re getting a one-of-a-kind gift or snack with Compartes. Check out their website to see over 50 flavors and fantastic gift ideas.

http://www.compartes.com/

 

Valerie Confections

Many chocolatiers consider themselves artisans, but none compare to that of Valerie Confections on West First Street in Los Angeles. This chocolate shop started out by offering artisan toffees in 2004, and has since developed artisan caramels, nougats, cakes, and other delicious snacks. On top of selling individual candies, this confection shop also offers catering services as well. Take advantage of this service when you need sweet treats for your next L.A. bridal shower, girls night in, or just for an excuse to have a party! Browse through their photo gallery for a better idea of their sweet confections.

http://www.valerieconfections.com/index.php

 

K Chocolatier

Nestled in Beverly Hills is K Chocolatier- a luxury chocolatier with famous clients and seasoned chefs. It’s no wonder this chocolatier that was voted the “Rolls Royce of Chocolates” by the Food Network and has worked with the liked of Maria Shriver, Gucci, Paul Anka, and so many more. When you stop by to see what all the fuss is about, make sure to try one of their signature truffles, dark mints, or their Hungarian drinking chocolate. You surely won’t be disappointed.

http://www.dianekronchocolates.com/index.html

 

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