WHY IT RATES: KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates, Kohler Chocolate Brandy and Destination Kohler Culinary Talents will all be showcased during this chocolate weekend.-Codie Richards, TravelPulse Associate Editor
From sweet to savory and all points in between, Celebration of Chocolate is a foodie's reverie.
For the sixth year, this signature three-day culinary event boasts a lineup of chocolate-inspired demonstrations, a five-course pairings dinner and various tastings hosted by the resort's talented chefs on February 16-18, 2018 at Destination Kohler.
"Chocolate lovers rejoice in Destination Kohler's signature culinary gathering affording educational seminars for all skill levels, delectable tastings and dining offerings all brimming with chocolate," said Jenna Check, Associate Director - Special Events & Leisure Sales at Destination Kohler. "Set in timing with Valentine's Day, Celebration of Chocolate is an indulgent weekend for an escape in the heart of winter."
The resort's celebrated culinary specialists headlining the daytime and distinctive evening events are Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates Chocolatier Anette Righi Defendi and The American Club Pasty Chef Nicolas Blouin.
In addition to showcasing the resort's culinary talents, the event is a true celebration of KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates-Kohler Company's own line of artfully crafted chocolates and chocolate-infused brandy-Dark Chocolate Brandy and Chocolate Mint Brandy.
Featured KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates products to be showcased are the Dark Chocolate Hearts and new Butterscotch Hop.
Celebration of Chocolate Presenting Chefs
Anette Righi DeFendi, Head Chocolatier - KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates
Recently named one of the Top Ten Chocolatiers in North America of 2015 by Dessert Professional and one of Wisconsin's Top Female Chefs by Travel Wisconsin, Righi DeFendi began her love for chocolate while at The French Pastry School in Chicago.
She oversees the chocolate business, production and product development and has been with Kohler Chocolates since 2011. Righi DeFendi will host four chocolate pairing sessions featuring KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates and select confections paired with wine, spirits, cheese and KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolate Brandy-Dark Chocolate and Chocolate Mint.
Nicolas Blouin, Executive Pastry Chef - Destination Kohler
Originally from Toulouse, France, Chef Blouin joined the Kohler team during September 2017 with 20 years of culinary experience working in Michelin-starred restaurants and with world-renowned patissiers in Switzerland.
Recent accolades include the winner of "LeNotre Symposium" (2017), a chocolate and sugar showpiece competition in Houston, Texas, and the coveted Valrhona Chocolate Chef Competition (2015), in Brooklyn, New York, France and North America.
Chef Blouin will create an artful chocolate sculpture and host two sessions-an interactive demonstration creating a chocolate orb diffuser for a twist on hot chocolate and a demonstration featuring a trio of chocolate mousse.
Signature experiences of Celebration of Chocolate include the In Celebration of Chocolate Wine Dinner hosted at The American Club, and the Saturday evening soiree at the Kohler Design Center-Sugar High.
Celebration of Chocolate Signature Events
In Celebration of Chocolate Wine Dinner
Location: Great Lakes Ballroom at The American Club
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Price: $145
Dress Code: Resort Casual Attire
A dining experience that will leave the chocolate-loving foodie inspired for days. This elegant, sweet and savory five-course dinner with expert wine pairings will treat guests to a one of a kind chocolate-inspired menu. This distinctive dinner is hosted by The American Club's Pastry Chef Nicolas Blouin, Executive Banquet Chef Lucas Oppeneer, and guest presenter Executive Sous Chef Jerome Ducrocq of The Venetian Restaurant in Las Vegas.
Sugar High
Location: Kohler Design Center
Time: 8-10 p.m.
Price: $92
Dress Code: Resort Casual Attire
Capture the final moments of the weekend with an unforgettable evening of delectable food. Sample, savor and discuss a variety of dishes with the featured chefs from the weekend while indulging in an assortment of KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates. All of it enhanced with the flavors of wine, cocktails & live music by the Ryan McIntire Duo of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Celebration of Chocolate Tickets & Hotel Packages
Tickets for the chocolate fete will be available for purchase starting December 19 at KohleratHome.com with a la carte ticket pricing starting at $39.99. Guests can reserve one of the two featured overnight packages-Chocolate Indulgence and Sweet Treat-starting at $165 per person with accommodations at the Forbes Five Star The American Club resort hotel and the recently expanded Inn on Woodlake.
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