2009 Cocoa Lounge
Saturday, February 7, 2009 • The French Pastry School • Chicago, IL
Ticket Price: $95 (includes food & drink) - SOLD OUT
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Cocoa Cuisine : Sculpture Garden : Dessert Salon : Cocoa Sutra : Cocoa Lounge : Entertainment : Photography : Event Sponsors : Special Thanks
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chocolatbrown • Jered Brown At a young age, Chef Jered Brown discovered his love for food with exotic flavors. As a disabled veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Brown graduated from the French Pastry School in 2005. For the last three years, he has honed his craft with chocolate, training with Michael Canady at Canady Le Chocolatier. Chocolatbrown, Jered’s own enterprise, is a sensuous balance of artistic creation and flavor sensation. Indulge in a truly palate expanding experience. |
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Chocolate Grape • Rehanna Leigh Grady Chocolate Grape, from the kitchen to the patio, was designed around its unique wine pairing menu accompanied by the intriguing and tantalizing menu, consisting of the finest wines and dessert pairings available. Lavish desserts, truffless, cheeses and breads, all created by pastry chef Candi Porecca, . We are now open to the public on Friday and Saturday evenings (6-midnight) and reserved for private parties all other times. www.chocolate-grape.com • 773.772.3990 |
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Chocolatines • Reiko Wada Upon completion of her apprenticeship at the French Pastry School, Chef Rieko Wada set out to fulfill her mission of bringing joy to people through her culinary creations. And in 2004 Chef Wada established Schaumburg-based Sweet Endeavours, a luxury chocolate boutique that reflects her Japanese heritage, interior design background and travel experiences. Much like Wada’s colorful background and experiences, her handcrafted Chocolatines are a delightful blend of “east meets west” flavors that combine French pastry methods with Japanese ingredients and artistry. |
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Lindsay Koriath Lindsay is thrilled to transform from “Admissions Counselor” at The French Pastry School (by day) into “Cocoa Lounge Singer” at this year’s For The Love of Chocolate event. She has performed music since a young age, singing and playing classical piano. For The Love of Chocolate marks her premier as a jazz pianist/singer. |
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Nespresso Nespresso Business Solutions has a rich selection of Grands Cru coffees & espresso specially created for the most demanding of connoisseurs. We then combine design and technology with elegant, innovative business specific machines. Our custom coffee programs include selection of the perfect coffee/espresso, machine installation, on-site equipment training and service maintenance. www.nespresso-pro.com • 800.566.0571 |
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Rare Tea Cellar Inc. • Rodrick Markus Specializing in the finest and rarest teas and tea accessories from around the globe. Importing over 250 single estate teas from $50.00-$20,000 per pound. Sold at the top hotels and restaurants throughout the world. Focused on organic, biodynamic and fairtrade teas. www.rareteacellar.com • 773.561.3000 |
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The French Pastry School
The French Pastry School at the City Colleges of Chicago is a culinary institute dedicated solely to the art of pastry. The school was co-founded in 1995 by internationally acclaimed Master Chefs Jacquy Pfeiffer and Sebastien Canonne, M.O.F., who teach the school's six-month L'Art de al Patisserie program along with a roster of award-winning Chef Instructors. Offering the finest pastry training in the United States, the school produces the best-prepared chefs entering the profession. The foundation of instruction is the European artist-apprentice teaching model, which employs constant exposure to master chefs, hands-on training and the use of the finest tools and ingredients. www.frenchpastryschool.com • 312.726.2419 |
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