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For the Love of Chocolate Foundation awards scholarships to students in the full-time programs taught by The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College at City Colleges of Chicago, promoting commitment in pastry arts education for individuals looking to change careers, as well as individuals who have shown potential in the culinary field but have no formal pastry education.

2012 Sweet as Sin

Saturday, February 25, 2012  •  Chicago, IL
Ticket Price: $200 (includes food & drink)

7:00pm - 11:00pm • Black Tie Attire

Cocoa Venetian Carnival : Sweet as Sin : Cocoa Candy Land 
Confectiatory : Chocolate Spa : Chocolate Sutra
Entertainment : Photography : Event Sponsors : Special Thanks

 

Prepare to pick your poison as you cross our chocolaty River Styx into the sweetest Hades you’ll ever see.   Our gatekeepers will have you choose your favorite chocolate sin so you can have the chance to indulge in sweet and savory morsels, dance to the DJ’s devilish tunes, and lose yourself in a full chocolate bar.  If this is bad, you won’t want to be good.

 

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 la 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
Barry Callebaut
Barry Callebaut is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate – from the cocoa bean to the finished product on the store shelf. Barry Callebaut is present in 26 countries, operates 40 production facilities and employs more than 7,000 people. The company serves the entire food industry, from food manufacturers to professional users of chocolate to global retailers. The company's flagship brands, Callebaut, Cacao Barry and Carma, offer products that are specifically designed to meet the special needs of artisan customers, including bakers, pastry chefs, hotels, restaurants and caterers. Barry Callebaut also provides a comprehensive range of services in the fields of product development, processing, training and marketing. Barry Callebaut is a proud sponsor of the French Pastry School.
www.barry-callebaut.com • 866.433.0460
Bleeding Heart Bakery
Bleeding Heart Bakery is driven by a passion for feeding people good food. We start with all-natural ingredients sourced only from the people and farms that share our passion.
www.thebleedingheartbakery.com
Lovely , a bake shop
www.lovelybakeshop.com
Nick’s Fishmarket Grill & Bar • Carlos Perez
Nick’s Fishmarket Grill and Bar is famous for serving the freshest seafood and finest award-winning wines. Our casual yet chic Merchandise Mart location is perfect for lunch, dinner, or after work cocktails. Featuring a menu of shareable starters, creative flat breads and daily fresh fish selections; whether you’re dining for business or pleasure we will extend a first class dining experience to you and your guests.
www.nicks-fishmarket.com
Pierre’s Bakery • Manny Castillo
Pierre's Bakery is a family owned business. Pierre's Bakery has a third generation team which masters the baking industry. Pierre's bakery is premier of arts in pastries and cakes. Top quality ingredients are obtained to prepare exceptional baking products.
Pierre's Bakery has participated in the Taste of Chicago for several years. Pierre's Bakery has been selected to participate for The Love of Chocolate with French pastry school and the auto show in Chicago. Pierre's bakery hosts it's own bridal expo.
Pierre's bakery specializes in European artesian breads. Wedding cakes birthday cakes, sweet 16 cakes, Gelato, French pastries, cookies, Mexican and American pastries.
www.pierres-bakery.com
Ruth & Philis Gourmet Ice Cream
Ruth & Phils Gourmet Ice Cream is a retail and wholesale store selling ice cream, sorbet and frozen desserts with customized, original flavors. We use fresh, top quality fruits, chocolates, nuts and spices to produce complex, deep flavors. Our ice creams and sorbets are strong on taste, but light on fat and sugar
www.ruthandphils.com
W Hotel - WAVE
Located at the W Chicago – Lakeshore, WAVE combines the luster of a sleek urban atmosphere with the finesse of a restaurant grounded in culinary exploration. Mediterranean inspired, WAVE’s cuisine showcases Executive Chef Kristine Subido’s global spice expertise in every dish.
www.waverestaurant.com