Cookoo for Cocoa

Is there anything on Earth more delectable than gourmet chocolate? In all its forms, chocolate is said to have powerful antioxidants. This rise in antioxidant levels helps protect us from damage to the heart and blood vessels, while it also guards our DNA from damage that can lead to cancer. Now, that said, many more antioxidants are found in vegetables and fruits than a chocolate bar, but isn't there something to be said for a food that makes your soul feel good too? We sure think so.

Seattle is the home of some of the finest gourmet chocolate shops in the country. And now, you can explore and taste Seattle's finest every Tuesday, Friday or Saturday via the Tour de Chocolate.

Designed for small groups (10 or less, unless you choose to book a private tour for up to 20 people), immerse yourself in chocolate, take home sumptuous samples and watch chocolate-making in motion with some of the nation's most esteemed chocolatiers. Learn about the craft of chocolate-making and come away better able to select chocolates in the future.

Here are the shops you'll visit (by Simply Seattle Chocolate Box)...

FIORI CHOCOLATIERS AT CHOCOLATE BOX, Downtown
You'll begin your tour with an introduction to the chocolate world and chocolate-making...then be introduced to one of Seattle's newest and most exciting chocolatiers, Fiori Chocolates, created by former pastry chef Lee Johnson. His line draws on his Asian, Latin and European cooking experience and education from Italy's Cordon Bleu.

THEO CHOCOLATE, Fremont
A short ride from downtown Seattle is your next stop in Seattle's eclectic Fremont neighborhood, home of incredibly creative Theo Chocolates. Founded in 2006, Theo is the country's only known roaster of Fair Trade-certified cocoa beans. Tour the facility and learn about Theo Origin Bars, made of dark chocolate from faraway lands, with cacao ranging from 65 to 91 percent.

FRAN'S CHOCOLATE, University Village
Stop number three is at the flagship store of Fran's Chocolates, established by Fran Bigelow who set up her small batch chocolate production in 1982 based upon European tradition. Her kitchen has become famous for its dark chocolate salt caramels and for a variety of tempting truffles.

OH! CHOCOLATE, Madison Park
Your fourth stop is in Seattle's historic and exclusive Madison Park neighborhood, home to Oh! Chocolate...a Seattle favorite created 40 years ago in the tradition of French chocolatiers. Founders Carl and Gertie Krautheim passed their passion for chocolate making to their children who will greet you personally in their store and allow you to actually make your own chocolate delight right on the spot!

CHOCOLAT VITALE AT CHOCOLATE BOX, Downtown
Back at Chocolate Box, you will be introduced to the best drinking chocolate we've ever tasted from Seattle's Chocolat Vitale. Inspired by the hot chocolate his Italian grandmother served in his youth, Jim Schneider and his wife Jennifer founded Chocolat Vitale to offer a line of fine European drinking chocolate. Made from Venezuelan cocoa beans (no powder), several sipping chocolate blends and their unique chocolate teas steal the show. Sip and savor as you discover liquid indulgence.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
Call 206-878-3965(local), 800-770-8769 (toll-free) or click this link to order your tickets online.