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For the Love of Chocolate

Photo courtesy of Kim Hirsch
Photo courtesy of
Kim Hirsch

Hearts will not be the only thing melting downtown for Valentine’s day! Bring your sweetheart or just your sweet tooth to Escondido’s For the Love of Chocolate and SweetArt Festival, Saturday, February 13, where the streets and shops of Grand Avenue will be saturated with chocolate. All around downtown, chocolate will be the theme of the day. Fun activities for families and lovers will be held at different locations and times throughout the day. Click here for a schedule of events.

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Grand Avenue
Tickets: $20 per person; includes 10 beer or wine and chocolate pairing tastes.
LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS. Admission to Sweet Street is FREE.

ONLINE TICKETS NO LONGER AVAILABLE - purchase them at South Maple Street Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

Check out our flyer for more info . . .

Check us out on the show San Diego Living!


Participating Breweries:

Karl Strauss Brewing Company
The Lost Abbey
Stone Brewing
Port Brewing Company
   

Participating Wineries:

Cordiano Winery
Wiens Family Cellars
Barefoot Wine & Bubbly
Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards
Lumiere Winery
Briar Rose Winery

"Sweet Street" Vendors:

  • Fran & Patti's Chocolate Shop - Chocolate-dipped strawberries, Chocolate and caramel apples, Chocolate roses, fudges, and Valentine's Day gift Chocolates
  • Pop n Mama - Funnel cakes w/chocolate topping, Chocolate shakes, ice blended Mocha Java, kettle corn, fruit smoothies, and fresh-squeezed lemonade
  • Dove Chocolate Discoveries - Chocolate Martini Mix and Chocolate Covered Almonds
  • Sassy Suds - Chocolate-infused soaps, body butter, lip balm, scrubs, candles and lotions
  • X's & O's Lingerie and Gift Boutique - Special Chocolate flavored edible massage oils & more!
  • Silver Imports - a wide selection of beautiful, hand-crafted sterling silver jewelry
  • City Cupcakes - cupcakes of varying Chocolate varieties such as Black and White, Chocolate Fever and German Chocolate
  • CoolHaus - Made-to-order ice cream sandwiches with primed edible wrappers; featuring special chocolate tasting menu
  • Sweet Petite Confections - Unique, handcrafted selections including milk and dark chocolate truffles, whimsical cupcakes, and decorated chocolate-covered Oreos, among other treats!

Participating Restaurants:

  • Dominic's – Buy two entrees, receive a FREE chocolate moussecake for dessert!
  • El Nopal - "House Special" - buy one entree and receive a free chocolate brownie, sundae or Chocolate Lovers Dream torte.
  • Tango - Free chocolate dessert tasting with the purchase of one entree - Please be sure to mention the Chocolate Festival to receive discount!
  • Escondido Joe's - $1 off 16 oz. Raspberry Mocha; Buy one Triple Chocolate Brownie, get the 2nd for 1/2 off; and "Couple's Luncheon" (lasts all month!) Choice of a Hawaiian or BBQ Chicken Pizza, Salad, and a Cookie for dessert for ONLY $14.
  • Paradiso - Buy 2 entrees, receive 2 free pieces of chocolate cake topped with pomegranate glaze.
  • Hichizuki - Buy two entrees, receive a free Mochi Ice Cream.
  • Bistro 221 - Buy one Chocolate Martini, get the 2nd for 50% off.
  • La Tapatia - Valentine's Day Special: "Pollo en Chocolate Mole" for only $14.95 or Any two entrees, choice of two margaritas or a bottle of wine and chef's choice dessert for $39.95.

Participating Spas:

  • Seven Salon – "Chocs of Love " Hair Treatment for $35 or "Chocolate Covered Strawberries" Express Facial for $45. Or try both for only $70! Call 760.796.7608 for appointments.
  • The Loft Hair Design & Skincare – Custom Gift Sets and Gift Certificates available in any amount.
    Complimentary Dermalogica Aromatherapy Candle with any GC of $75 or more.
    $49 Choice of European Facial or 50 Minute Swedish Massage.
    Uniquely Witty Chocolate Bars for the Chocoholic in Your Life.
    For appointments call 760.741.LOFT.
  • Studio 158:
    Chocolate Kisses - Facial, Mini Chocolate Pedicure and Lunch
    Little Taste of Everything - Mini Facial, On the Go Pedicure, Lunch and Hairstyle
    He Likes Candy Too - Men's Facial, Pedicure, Scalp Treatment and Lunch
    Sugar Rush - Balancing Facial, Spa Pedicure/Manicure and Lunch
    Whole Box of Chocolate - Time Defiance Facial, Spa Pedicure, Hairstyle, Make-up and Lunch
    Please call for an appointment - 760.739.0158
  • Elements Salon - Chocolate Pedicures for $45 - by appointment only. Please call 760.743.5571.
  • Bellissima Day Spa - "Give her Love...a gift certificate from Bellissima Day Spa"
    Complimentary Chocolate Sashe with the purchase of a Gift Certificate. Information: (760) 480-5668.

Other Specials:

  • Stop by Saffron Boutique for a $10 off coupon!

Sponsors:

Cindy Waasdorp
Cindy Wassdorp
Festival Sponsor

"Sweet Street" Sponsor – Paramount Condominiums

Chocolate Vendors:

Download Chocolate Vendor Application . . .




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