Seneca to Speak at Conservatory of Flowers!

Our own Seneca Klassen, who spent the summer planting his own Cacao Plantation in Oahu, Hawaii, will be speaking at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park Thursday, September 17th, from 6-7:30 PM.

Please join Seneca as he shares information about the botany and cultural history of chocolate. You’ll also experience a “behind the scenes” visit to a hidden treasure – a fruiting cacao tree in a Conservatory greenhouse. And then… you’ll enjoy tasting of 5 origin chocolates while gaining an understanding about the importance of post-harvest processing and quality finishing.

This is part of a Chocolate Event that they are hosting as an Evening of Chocolate. You can visit the Conservatory site to learn more and purchase tickets. Space is limited.

Back to School Event This Friday!

Save the date! Friday, August 28th, from 4-7 PM we are having a Back to School Event! Bring your school ID and Buy One Milkshake and Get The Second for 1/2 Price! We love teachers too, so you too can cash in on the event.

Write this one down, because you won't want to miss it!

See you this Friday and enjoy your new school year!

Hot September Nights!

Every Thursday Night in September, beginning September 3rd, Bittersweet Cafe is Hot!

From 6:00-9:00 PM Receive 20% Off Drinks.

Celebrate the coming of Fall, the kids being back in school, life, and chocolate on Thursday Nights.

See ya here.

Back to School!

Save the date! Friday, August 28th, from 4-7 PM we are having a Back to School Event! Bring your school ID and Buy One Milkshake and Get The Second for 1/2 Price!

Write this one down, because you won't want to miss it!

See you then and enjoy your new school year!

New Chocolate Bar In from Madagascar

For all of you Madagascar lovers we now carry Madecasse 67%, 70%, and 75% Dark Chocolate Bars from Madagascar.

There are many things about this chocolate to like. Not only is it really very good, but it is fair trade and organic. Something that is important to all of us.

	A NEW APPROACH…
				We make our chocolate from scratch (bean to bar) in Madagascar. This means every step of our process happens close to the source and our cocoa beans only spend a month between harvest and manufacturing.
				It also means the people of Madagascar profit more (400% more) from their own natural resources.
				In addition to working closely with farmers, we equitably source sugar, packaging materials and transportation, all in Madagascar. And skills, market knowledge, profit and ownership are shared with the people of Madagascar.

-from the Madecasse website

They are doing great things as well as making great chocolate. Come in and try some today.

You Like Us, You Really Like Us!

Once again we are being featured by another chocoholic.

The Chocolate Manufacturer's - Guide for Chocoholics is out and we are a big part of it. You can check out what they wrote about us on 100cafestreet.com's Dessert Blog. It is quite a nice write up.

I would like to thank @1happyblogger for the info and support.

Some More Fabulous New Items!

One of our best sellers, Frans Caramels, now come in a handy three piece box. Great for those little "thank you " gifts and the perfect size if you haven't had the opportunity to try them.

Frans Gray and Smoked Salt Caramels are a harmonious blend of complex flavors - rich smooth chocolate, soft buttery caramel and the unexpected boldness of the gray and smoked salt. All of Frans caramels are made with organic ingredients.

And new to the collection is Frans Gray Salt Thins. These area rich blend of Venezuelan and Caribbean dark chocolate enhanced with gray sea salt and comes in a ten piece box. Perfect for those little dark chocolate cravings, versatile and sophisticated, Frans Chocolate Thins are wonderful when paired with espresso or dessert wine.

Come in to Bitttersweet Cafe and try some for yourself and see what everyone is talking about.