David Upchurch Chocolatier
September 27, 2020Inspired by a year in Paris and years apprenticing in SFBA, David Upchurch makes chocolate confections and pâte de fruit with a bean-to-bar aspect.
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Snack time!
September 15, 2020In these trying times, treat yourself to something yummy
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The Velvet Raven
August 18, 2020155A South Park St., SF Food, chocolate, & art The Velvet Raven opened in 2019 by chocolatier Basel Bazlamit and a partner, is a café/wine bar in SF’s South Park neighborhood. They also sell Basel B Inc. chocolates: his signature 85% cacao truffles, molded chocolates, and dipped chocolates, plus special treats. CBTB tip Follow their FB account for the latest info …
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Support chocolate in Chinatown
August 18, 2020Support local chocolate in an iconic location
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Jade Chocolates – Chinatown
August 11, 2020607 Grant Ave., Chinatown, SF Downtown SF DIY Tour Asian-inspired chocolates in an Asian neighborhood Started in 2007 by self-taught chocolatier and San Francisco native Mindy Fong, Jade Chocolates uses Asian flavors in their bars, truffles and snacks. One of their most popular items is their Genmai bar, which is an upscale Nestle’s Crunch bar with an Asian twist. It …
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Chocolate atmosphere
July 29, 2020Another interesting conversation about chocolate
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Bright chocolate
July 29, 2020Small competition this year, but some big flavors
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Something to chew on
July 17, 2020Lots of surprises this year
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Kokak Chocolates
July 11, 2020The Tagalog word for the sound frogs make is so much more an appetizing name for chocolate than the English word.
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The Confectionist
July 10, 2020A self-taught chocolatier makes exceptional bars, toffees, and other treats
Posted in East Bay chocolate, Listed chocolatier, Local chocolate