What’s Up…
♥ July 28th – Vancouver Foodster 1st Anniversary at Canvas Lounge
Join Richard Wolak & his fabulous team to celebrate with some of his favourite foodies. Keep up the hard work!
http://vancouverfoodster.eventbrite.com/
♥ New 4X Vodka
Marcus von Albrecht isn’t busy enough with his food line, or his line top rated Islay Scotches, or his fine Italian imported wines. Now he’s launching a superb Vodka – 4X. Media launches are Wednesday & Thursday & of course, because chocolate goes with everything – we’ll be there. Chocolate Martini? Natch. Plus some xoxo specials. Watch for updates on availability of this special spirit.
♥ Chocolate Tasting Classes
***Note – August is Renovation Month, so class postponed to September. Thanks for your patience!**
Chocolate 101:
Did you know that cacao beans only grow within 20° of the equator? Or, like fine wine, different beans from different plantations have different flavour profiles? Chocolate 
101 participants will learn about the many facets of chocolate, from the bean to the bar, and taste samples of different beans, origins, manufacturers, and percentages of cocoa.
Also, as we believe that chocolate goes with everything, you will taste some of the our bestselling blended bars, such as our Maple caramelized Bacon with Espresso, Lavender, Sea Salt & Triple Peppercorns, Sour Cherry with Chili, and more.
Cost: $15 /person
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
For information call the shop @ 604-733-2462
Chocolate 201: Artisan Chocolate Tasting Series
Stay tuned for the next Chocolate 201 tasting series!
When: TBA
Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Where: XOXOLAT, 2391 Burrard St (@ 8th Ave)
Who: Eagranie Yuh, the Well-Tempered Chocolatier; with guest scotch expert, Marcus Von Albrecht, Von Albrecht & Associates
Price: $100
Includes: 4 evenings of chocolate tasting & learning, with one session to include a guided scotch tasting.
Eagranie Yuh, chocolatier & expert, will share stories of how the chocolate is transformed from tree to bean to bar. Learn about how chocolate is made and how to taste it. We’ll explore the artisan products of Patric Chocolate, Pralus, Amano Artisan Chocolate, and Claudio Corallo.
Each 90-minute evening session will include samples from each of the featured chocolates, plus engaging stories about the people and company behind the scenes. Each class will include samples from Zotter, Xoxolat‘s house line and a shot (or 2) of drinking chocolate. The April 26th Amano evening will be complemented with the VonAlbrecht & Associates series of Islay scotches (Finlaggan, Ileach 40%, Ileach Cask Strength, & Laphroaig).
Space is limited. Call 604.733.2462 to book now.
www.thewelltemperedchocolatier.com
www.vonalbrecht.com
For private sessions, please contact us directly.
Participants receive 10% off purchases at the event.
