Valentine's Goodies Are Here!

Now in the stores are those unique chocolate gifts that can only be found at Bittersweet Cafe. It is that time of year again. Really, the day that is for gifting chocolate, Valentine's Day, the day to celebrate love.

We have some very cute gifts for everyone you know and those little unique collections for your special Valentine. As you can see, there are beautiful Chocolate Hearts, and fun Conversation Pops, then we have amazing Truffles to choose from and more.

Come in and find that perfect gift for everyone on your list, from grandchild to life partner. We select only those chocolates that we ourselves would be proud to give, quality chocolate that will satisfy the most discerning palates.

We look forward to seeing you in Bittersweet and helping you find your perfect gift.

Chocolate & Beer!!!

Come join us on February 6th for a classic but underexplored combination! Tickets and more information here...

Chocolate Club Mention

Diablo Magazine came by for a little talk and gave a nice mention in their recent issue. It is about our fabulous Chocolate Club (meeting coming up this week!). This is an event that is so much fun and a great way to get together with friends to have a good time while eating and learning about chocolate. What could be better?

We are meeting this Thursday at the Rockridge store from 8:00-9:30 PM. Be sure to sign up early as space is limited for each meeting. We look forward to seeing you here!

Did you know?

• The word "Chocolate" comes from the Aztec word "xocolatl", meaning "bitter water."

• Some of the earliest European cocoa-makers were apothecaries seeking medicinal uses of the plant.

• Each pod is about the size of a pineapple and holds thirty to fifty seeds - enough to make about seven milk chocolate or two dark chocolate bars.

• The seeds of the cacao tree grow not on the end of its branches, but directly off the branches and the trunk.

3.5 - million pounds - the amount of whole milk used every day to make chocolate by U.S. chocolate manufacturers

3.3 - billion lbs. - The amount of chocolate eaten in the U.S. in the year 2000!

51% - the percentage of Americans who choose what chocolate they eat by the shape of the piece

40% - the percentage of women who regularly crave chocolate

15% - the percentage of men who regularly crave chocolate

5, 026 - pounds - the weight of the largest chocolate bar ever made, According to the Guiness World Book of Records. It was produced by Elah-Dufour United Food Companies at Turin, Italy, in March 2000.

Because Life is Bittersweet!

Thursday, January 21st marks our 5th Anniversary! Please come in and join us as we celebrate this wonderful occasion. We will be sampling all day as well as special events from 5-9.

We will be offering:
Chair massages
2 Classics for $5.55
And many other great surprises.

Can't wait to see you there!

Puerto Plata Bars for Haiti!

We here at Bittersweet want to do our part to help the people of Haiti. Our own Bittersweet Origins Puerto Plata Bar comes from the Dominican Republic and that is why, starting tomorrow and for the next week, we are donating all of the profits from the sales of that bar, both 65% & 75%, to the International Rescue Committee's Haiti Fund.

The International Rescue Committee has deployed its Emergency Response Team to Haiti to deliver help to the devastated city of Port-au-Prince. Their team includes experts in emergency health, shelter, and children’s welfare. They will be working with local aid groups to provide vital help to survivors of the massive earthquake that struck Haiti January 12. Meanwhile, the IRC has committed to raising $5 million for reconstruction work in Haiti over the next year.

Please help us help others in their greatest time of need.

Patric Chocolate Event at Fillmore Store!

Hello Chocolate Lovers!

We are excited to announce an upcoming event with Alan McClure, chocolate maker and owner of Patric Chocolate. Alan will be visiting with us at Bittersweet in San Francisco, and we'd like to invite you along to chat about his bars, unique sourcing, processes and the profusion of interest in fine chocolate!

Bittersweet San Francisco
2123 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Monday, 1/18
7:30 pm

Space for this event will be quite limited, so if you'd like to attend, email us at info@bittersweetcafe.com as soon as you can. Hope to see you there!