Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Utah's Fine Chocolate Fest Takes Place Oct. 25


World-class chocolate takes center stage in this spotlight on fine chocolate. Premiere
maker, Amedei (Pisa, Italy), will be on hand as well as top local chefs for a fine chocolate
extravaganza.

“Utah is a hub of chocolate lovers, “ says Matt Caputo, Dir. of Marketing at his family’s
award-winning specialty food store and internationally-known chocolate expert. “We are
honored to have Gabriele Bianchi, join us during his U.S. tour to share his knowledge and
passion with local fine chocolate aficionados.”

The festival includes an extensive sampling of the company’s award-winning chocolate
bars lead by Matt Caputo and Amedei’s ambassador. Festival goers will also sample
cocoa-centric creations from an all-star line up of local chefs, showing off sweet AND
savory applications of this exclusive Italian chocolate maker.

Participating chefs include: Amber Billingsley (Vinto), Letty Flatt (Deer Valley Resort), Matt
Harris (Heirloom Restaurant Group), Ruth Kendrick (Chocolot), Lya Luna (Caputo's
market) and many more.

The even also includes a unique beverage component bringing together the craft brewing
talents of Epic Brewing Company, Libation wine brokerage, and Slide Ridge Honey to
show attendees the best drinks to pair with the world’s best chocolate.

All proceeds from the event will go charities that promote social and environmental
sustainability in the world’s cacao growing regions.

Fine Chocolate Fest * Featuring Amedei of Italy
Thursday, October 25th * 7:30-10pm
$15 advanced * $20 at the door
Tony Caputo's Market
310 W. 300 south, SLC, 801-531-8669 to RSVP with payment

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