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 Great Gatsby Chocolate & Martini Evening – Speak Easy Martini’s paired with chocolate infused canapés, Friday, October 22 at 7:00pm-midnight

Presented in partnership with Leigh Square Community Arts Village and Christine’s Catering Company. This cocktail event was inspired by a 1920’s motif and will dazzle your senses and your soul as we pair four tantalizing martinis with eleven delectable canapés infused with unforgettable artisanal chocolate.   Also featuring the art collection “The Game” and local youth crooner, 2010 PNE Talent winner  Corbin Van der Zalm.

Location – 1100 – 2253 Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam  TICKETS NOW 2 for $50 + HST

 Italian Chocolate and Wine – Winemaker’s Dinner, Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 6:00-11:00pm

Enjoy a personal, exclusive behind the scenes look at Italian winemaking – presented by the winemakers themselves!  beyond restaurant & lounge Chef George Koay will be creating a 6 course meal to pair with both local and international wines.  Guests will also enjoy live music (the violin with thrill you!) and other surprises which will open the senses and the soul.

Location – beyond restaurant &  lounge at the century plaza hotel & spa,  1015 Burrard Street, Vancouver  TICKETS NOW 2 for $125 + HST

Chocolate Coffee House, Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 2:00-4:00pm

The Chocolate Coffee House will be held in the Gathering Place – Livingroom, right across the square from Starbucks. The chocolate and coffee pairings will be led by a master barista, paired with artisan chocolates.  This festival event promises to introduce your taste buds a whole new world.

Location – 1100 – 2253 Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam  TICKETS NOW 2 for $40 + HST

Chocolate Dessert & Wine Challenge, Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 7:00-10:00pm

Five great dessert wines, paired with five fabulous desserts. John Gerum leads this tasty seminar, educating us on the nuances of pairing bold, rich, amazing wines with chocolate influenced desserts. 

Location – Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam  TICKETS NOW 2 for $60 +HST

Craft Beer & CocoaNymph Chocolate Pairing, Monday, October 25, 2010 at 1:30-4:00pm

Rachel Sawatzky, of CocoaNymph Chocolates has paired five chocolates with five beers. This will be an amazing afternoon. Surprisingly Beer and Chocolate are a great match.  You will be guided through this 2 hour course that will feature at least five different flavour pairings over the course of the afternoon.

Location – Mackin Heritage House & Toy Museum, 1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam  TICKETS NOW 2 for $40 + HST

Over 150 chocolate events across the lower mainland from October 15 to November 10. www.chocolatefestival.ca