Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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Justin.I am staying at the Sheraton as well. Feel free to look me up when you get there - I will arrive Sunday morning.
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Justin.I am staying at the Sheraton as well. Feel free to look me up when you get there - I will arrive Sunday morning.
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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Hey Everyone,I will also be attending the show.. I fly in on Sunday afternoon and will be staying to the Sheraton. Looking forward to meeting everyone.. This will be my first time at this show...
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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I'm happy to hear that so many of you will be attending the Philly Candy Show. Please stop by the Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate booth. I will be demonstrating chocolate artistry techniques using Peter's Chocolates. I have been a part of that show for the past 25 years and I've loved every minute of it! Looking forward to meeting you.
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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Hi Shawn. I can be reached at cyndiok@yahoo.com and I am attending the show too. Will probably try to sync up my schedule with those who are attending. See you at the show!
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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Hello Andre, and others:I will be attending the Show in September, and Exhibiting the following year in 2010.I am Senior Marketing Director of Hake Plastic Molds & Equipment.We specialize in Affordable well-built Vibrating Tables, the Hake Metered Power Pump, Magnetic Rotational Molder, and over 3000+ molds, as large as 3 foot tall Santa Claus and Easter Bunny Designs.If you would like to meet, I'm certain we can arrange something.I will be at the Show possibly on Sunday, Definitely on Monday, and most certainly on Tuesday.Feel free to e-mail me at thechocolatebutterfly@3web.comWe can exchange phone numbers if you'd like, dinner is always a good possibility.Regards,Shawn Alter - Chocolatier/Owner The Chocolate ButterflySenior Marketing Director - Hake Plastic Molds & Equipment
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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I am planning on attending Monday and Tuesday. Maybe we can get a few people together for dinner Monday night. You can reach me directly at shchocs@yahoo.comSteve
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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Hi Cyndi.Email on its way.I am planning to arrive in AC on Sunday morning, spend all day walking the show, then part of Monday. Gotta go back to NYC on Monday afternoon.
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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Hi Andre-pls. send me an email with your contact in-maybe cell phone-not sure if I will have my laptop there, but then we can connect. I also spoke with Joe from Chocovision. He will be doing some demos too. I can be contacted at cyndiok@yahoo.com. Right now, I am planning for Sunday all day, Monday all day and some of Tuesday then heading home.
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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Andre.We are the US distributor for Selmi and will be demoing the equipment at the show, This is the equipment Tom is talking about in his post.brian
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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Plus Kiwis (the birds) and Koala bears!Jersey has, hummm, errr.....well, Jersey has New York nearby.
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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Great. I will stop by for sure.Andre
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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Tom.I really think you should make time for the show in AC. What does Australia have that New Jersey doesn't? I mean really, other than the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney and kangaroos.brian
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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Andre.I work for Tomric Systems and we exhibit at this show . . .I don't know our booth number but stop by. I will be shell moulding and panning in our both all three days.brian
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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Great. That's one of my main missions - to find a good tempering machine.Thanks,Andre
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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Hi Andre,Maybe I will go there, but I have to find out my schedule because I'm at a show in Australia starting from 4 september.Our agent Tomric will be there so you will be able to see our tempering units.Have a great day !Tom
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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Cyndi.I am staying at the Sheraton (the hotel is inside the Convention Center). If you go to the Philly Candy Show site they have a list of the hotels that are offering some sort of discount for the attendants.I will be there on Sunday and Monday. I don't think I will need all three days.
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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I am planning to go. Not sure which days just yet. I think it is 3 days and I might only go for two. Still looking at my schedule. Also, I haven't decided where I am staying but the Sheraton was recommended to me as it was the closest to the show.
Philly Candy Show in Atlantic City
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Anyone going?I am staying Sunday and Monday and I would love to meet any other member who will be at the event.Andre CostaChocolatier-to-be
updated by @Andre Costa: 12/13/24 12:16:07
Visiting London and Paris this week - which chocolate shops are must see?
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I know it's too late now, but next time absolutely melt in Notting Hill, they're the next big thing in London. I was referred to them by the CEO of Barclays. www.meltchocolates.com
Visiting London and Paris this week - which chocolate shops are must see?
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Fantastic trip to London and Paris, but a tad disappointing on the chocolate side. As expected, many stores closed for holiday (biggest disappointment was not getting to visit l'Etoile d'Or). The Artisan store in Sloane Square was worth the trek (walked there from Knightsbridge). My son had a field day picking out truffels and sampling the caramels. There was a constant flow of customers and the staff were very welcoming and helpful. By contrast, the Chocolat Chocolat store at The Brunswick in Russell Square was a major disappointment. The staff was not friendly, not knowledgeable and clearly upset that I brought my son into their store (they are next to a Baby Gap...don't they expect children...especially welcome children who WANT chocolate?). Of interest in that store was a Vanatu single-origin chocolate disk package. Didn't make it to Selfridges because my son fell asleep while busing there...couldn't rouse him and get him off the bus in time. Alas, next visit.Thanks all for the great recommendations. I usually head over to London every 6 months or so. Now I know where to look and load up on yummies.Kate
Visiting London and Paris this week - which chocolate shops are must see?
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I agree on Selfridges too. I just spent the weekend over there and found a whole pile of Amedei on which I was happily burning my cash
You miss the atmosphere of a real chocolate passion though in such a neutral mall.
Visiting London and Paris this week - which chocolate shops are must see?
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L'Artisan's main shop is out of the way, but the Selfridge's in Mayfair (near Paddington Station) has opened up an entire chocolate section, with a L'Artisan boutique and a Melt boutique. Paul A. Young is fantastic! There are two shops, but I prefer the shop in Islington (Angel tube). Message me privately, if you'd like my list of London must-see/do/eat places. I was there in November and did a whirlwind tour of as many chocolate/food places as I could hit.
Visiting London and Paris this week - which chocolate shops are must see?
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August is tough. Lots of stores are closed on Mondays.
Visiting London and Paris this week - which chocolate shops are must see?
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Clay and Cheebs - Thank you for the great suggestions! I was really looking forward to visiting the Jacques Genin boutique, but, alas, they are closed on Mondays (the day I'll be in Paris). Looking forward to checking out l'Etoile d'Or (we only have 5 hrs in Paris for this trip). For London, Rococo and L'artisan du Chocolat are already on my list. Will look into some of the others.Again, thanks for the great suggestions!Kate
Visiting London and Paris this week - which chocolate shops are must see?
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Agreed on A l'Etoile d'Or... they are a "one-stop shop" of France's finest. I was just thinking more along the one brand shops and spaced that one completely!
Visiting London and Paris this week - which chocolate shops are must see?
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Kate:Here's my blog on my most recent trip to Paris. To Cheeb's list I would second Jacques Genin and Patrick Roger though I have to recommend A l'Etoile d'Or (address in the blog) as THE place to go if you can only make one stop - the store carries the best of the best of all France.As far as London goes - I will be making my first chocolate-specific trip there in October and I am looking forward to what you have to say as I have no personal experience. Places that have received very high marks (and are on my personal short list) include:William CurleyRococo (Chantal Coady)Paul YoungPaul Wayne GregoryLartisan du ChocolatSir Hans Sloane
Visiting London and Paris this week - which chocolate shops are must see?
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Haven't done any chocolate tourism in London, but in Paris I can recommend:Jacques Genin (if you only go to one shop, this would be it... kind of out of the way in the 3rd Arr but well worth the trip)Patrick RogerJean Paul HevinChaponPierre Herme (for the most scrumptious macaroons ever)Also worth visiting, although not artisanal are Pierre Marcolini, Maison du Chocolat and Michel Cluizel.HTH
Visiting London and Paris this week - which chocolate shops are must see?
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Hi, I'll be visiting London and Paris for several days starting Thurs ... which 2-3 chocolate shops are must sees in each city (only a quick day trip to Paris...not much time, plus will have my young son with me)?Thanks, in advance, for your recommendations!Kate
updated by @Kate Greene: 04/12/15 01:31:50
Bay Area Chocolate Community
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You should definitely get information from Brady (who is a member of TCL) for your article. He's very knowledgeable, and knows all about the chocolate scene in NYC.
Bay Area Chocolate Community
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Hello all! I am writing an article on the chocolate scene in Brooklyn and I would love to get some feedback from West Coasters: what do you think about the Brooklyn chocolate scene? How does it compare? Comments from non-Californians welcome too, please mention where you're writing from and whether it is okay to contact you for further info and quote you in the article. The article is for Dessert Professional magazine. Thanks!
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2009 Euro Choc "Hit List"
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Hi Clay,Hope you are well.You are more than welcome to come and visit our booth on Salon du Chocolat in Paris. You can meet me and our staff and I can give you an introduction of our machinery.Also in this period there is the IBA exhibition in Dusseldorf where we will exhibit with a larger booth. This is a show of 8 days.Hope to meet you on one of these.Talk to you laterVery best regards,Tom
2009 Euro Choc "Hit List"
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As I plan my trip to Europe in October for the Salon du Chocolat in Paris, Eurochocolate in Perugia, and to Barcelona and London, I am taking suggestions for things to look for of special interest to ChocolateLife members.What do you want to know? What chocolates or chocolatiers or chocolate makers are of particular interest? I will do what I can to seek them out and let you know what I find.
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Technical Melting Temperatures
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Greetings,I have seen varied information that relates to the actual temperature "Chocolate" really begins to melt. The temperatures I have seen relating to this has been from 63 degrees to 70 degrees. With a goal to keep chocolate as fresh as possible, i would like to store it at a temperature where crystals are below the beginning melting/breakdown temperatures.Does anyone have any details of the actual starting melting temperature, and what type of crystal is the first to begin breaking down.Thank you,Robert
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Traveling to Dominican Republic and to source organic cacao. Can you help me?
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Very good to know that!
I will contact him.
Thank you very much.
Traveling to Dominican Republic and to source organic cacao. Can you help me?
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Francisco -
You might also want to get in touch with ChocolateLife member Vaagn (member name: Marabel Farms). They have a plantation along the north coast.
:: Clay
Traveling to Dominican Republic and to source organic cacao. Can you help me?
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For the moment, nobody knows who I am going to visit.
I spoke to Chalyin and Yissel from RIZEK. They will take me to the fincas.
Maybe they can give me the DVD as well as Maximiliano..
Thanx!!
Traveling to Dominican Republic and to source organic cacao. Can you help me?
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I would urge you to NOT let one organization know you're going to talk with the other organizations there.
Who did you speak with at Rizek - Masimillano (Max)? Ask him about his DVD to get the 'non business' relationship growing 8-)
Traveling to Dominican Republic and to source organic cacao. Can you help me?
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Hello Eric,
Thanks a lot for your comment.
I am interested if you have other sources of cocoa beans (organic and no organic).
Off course I want to see the hole process and I would like to visit them.
I have a hole week to travel all around Dominican Republic and visit growers and plantations.
Traveling to Dominican Republic and to source organic cacao. Can you help me?
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Thank you very much Sebastian!!!
I already talked to Nazario RIZEK and made an appointment in their offices in Santo Domngo. They will also take me to the "fincas" inside the country and spend the hole day!!! So your contact is excellent.
Thanks a lot!
Traveling to Dominican Republic and to source organic cacao. Can you help me?
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The names listed below are good. I already have sources of organic hispanola beans if you are interested. However, I am sure you want to get down there and see the whole process anyway. 
Let me know if I can help in any way
Eric
Traveling to Dominican Republic and to source organic cacao. Can you help me?
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You could contact the Rizeks, the Roigs, or the Concanado co-op to start with. All have websites.
Traveling to Dominican Republic and to source organic cacao. Can you help me?
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Hello Malenie,
How are you?
I can see that you already travelled to Dominican Republic on 2009 and I am planning to go on May.
I would like to know if you visited some plantations over there (organic and no organic) and maybe you can recommend me where to go!!!
I want to visit plantations and open relationship with beans suppliers. And off course I want to learn the hole process of cocoa bean (fermented and dried beans).
Well...
Look forward for your comments...
Thanx