When we chocolateers (chocolate cheerleaders) at CBTB discover outstanding local chocolatiers, we like to recognize them and tell everybody about them. As a five-member group, we periodically get together and award “cups” to chocolatiers who make chocolates we think people will love. Chocolatiers who rate 3 or more cups by CBTB are denoted by next to their names in our blog.
High quality chocolate with locally sourced (as much as possible) ingredients handmade into little gems. Also barks, bars, and special seasonal items. Stand-outs include Fennel Pollen, Passion Fruit, Lavender, and Sunflower Seed Praline.
Online and at their store, 6525 Washington St., Yountville (Napa Valley).
Hand-made truffles, caramels, barks and dipped fruits from a former farm-to-table chef. Selection changes from day to day, but highlights include truffles made with locally-sourced spirits, crunchy nut praline truffles, and unusual ingredients like quince. They also offer workshops.
Online and in-store, 539 Bryant St., Palo Alto (SF Peninsula)
Beautiful, shiny hand-made truffles and caramels, plus bars and dragees. Truffle collections change seasonally, and they have the best salted almond chocolate bars around.
Online and in some local SFBA stores
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