
A Weekend of Decadence Savoring Chocolate of Every Kind
I've just learned that the 12th Annual Chocolate show will be returning to New York City from October 30th to November 1st. What's happens at a chocolate show? I wasn't sure, so I contacted the folks who are running it to see what it's all about.
If you're one of the many folks who can't get enough of this decadent treat, read on...
Gourmet Chocolate
This event will showcase more than 65 exhibitors including chocolatiers and pastry chefs. Every 45 minutes a new chef will cook up one of their master chocolate culinary creations in one of the two Viking Culinary Theaters. You'll learn new cooking techniques from the likes of Matt Gennuso of Chez Pascal, Johnny Iuzzini of Jean Georges, and Maricel Presilla of Gran Cacao.
Chocolate Cookbooks and More
At the chocolate bookstore (by Barnes and Noble), you'll be able to pick up new chocolate cookbooks or books about the history of chocolate such as Max Brenner's Chocolate: A Love Story and Francine Segan's Movie Menus. At least nine authors will be signing throughout the weekend.
KidsZone
Got kids? For a small donation to Share Our Strength, they can create Chocolate Witches Hats, listen to a reading of the Chocolate Queen and even watch a performance of Charlie and the Golden Ticket. (Does all this remind anyone of Johnny Depp?)
Beauty Products
I've heard of chocolate massages (the spa at the Hotel Hershey comes to mind) but here, in the Chocolate Beauty Pavilion, trained Beauty Chocolatiers will show visitors an alternate use for this exquisite treat: extensive lines of chocolate soaps, lotions, scrubs and lip glosses, and yes -- chocolate massages (for a small donation).
Chocolate Fashion
Another alternate use for chocolate -- and this one comes as a surprise to me -- is is to wear it. Just in time for Halloween, see chocolate Halloween Costumes on display as you enter the show!
The only thing that bothers me about this chocolate show is that I can't be there! So if you go, please leave a comment about it, I'd love to know what you thought of the experience.
The show will be held at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, Friday, October 30th from noon to 8 pm, Saturday, October 31st from 10 to 8 pm, and Sunday, November 1st from 10 to 5 pm. Buy your tickets in advance to be sure you'll get in.
If you're not in New York City, take heart -- here is the international show schedule:
JAPAN: January- February, 2010
Shanghai, CHINA: January15-17, 2010
Madrid, SPAIN: April 9-11, 2010
Newcomers to New
York City might be interested in taking a look at my First Timers’ New
York City guide. While you’re at it, check out my guides
to nearby Atlantic
City, New
Jersey.
Photos courtesy of the Chocolate Show.