• 17Feb

    Cocova’s March Events

    Cocova’s Happy Hour Tasting of Fresco Chocolate

    Friday March 2nd
    5:30pm – 7:30pm

    “We make chocolate from cocoa beans, one batch at a time.  Using natural ingredients, we slow roast each cocoa batch and stone grind our chocolate as in ages past.  By adjusting ingredients, recipes and parameters throughout the chocolate making process we strive to discover unique chocolate flavors not commonly experienced.  Then offer the results for your review.”

    Come meet Rob Anderson of Fresco Chocolate and engage him in conversation about Fresco Chocolate.

    Sat, March 17, 3pm – 6pm

    1904 18th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 (map)

    Join us for our famous free sample day! We feature over 14 different kinds of chocolate from around the world for you to explore and enjoy. Bring your family, friends, and colleagues to experience a decadent event.

    Editor’s Note: Their February Sample Day is 2/18.

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  • 01Feb

    Free, Fun, and Decadent: February’s Chocolate Sample Day at Cocova!

    Cocova is having this month’s is Saturday February 18, 2012 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. It will feature over 14 different kinds of chocolate from around the world for you to explore and enjoy. This store was known as Biagio Fine Chocolate until the owner of Capital Chocolate bought the store and changed the name. They have a great variety of chocolate products (including bars, truffles, and baking products) and sample different items for free once a month. They recently went through a renovation.

    -JAY

     

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  • 22Jan

    Free, Fun, and Decadent: Cocova’s Chocolate Sample Day is Back!

    Cocova (formerly known as Biagio) has brought back their  days! This month’s is Saturday January 28, 2012 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. They will have free samples of many great chocolate products including a few surprises and:

    • Bonnat Xoconuzco  Madecasse 67% Bar
    • Madecasse 80% Bar
    • Valrhona Palmira Bar
    • Valrhona Jivar Pecan
    • Pralus Caracas Bar
    • Michel Cluizel Vila Gracinda
    • Eclat Pretzel Bar
    • Patric Dark Milk Bar
    • Patric Rio Caribe Bar
    • Askinosie White Nib Bar
    • Guittard Quevedo Bar

    Future sample days are scheduled for 3pm on February 18th, March 17th, and April 21st.

    -JAY

     

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  • 12Oct

    Fleurir Chocolate Tasting Friday Eve at Biagio

    In my inbox.  I’ve known Robert Ludlow (and his chocolate’s Fleurir Chocolate) for a while, since he used to sell at a farmer’s market. Robert creates delicious and visually appealing chocolates, so do not miss this free tasting at Biagio (now called Cocova) in Dupont.

    -JAY

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    Fleurir Chocolate Tasting

    Friday 10/14/11

    6:00pm to 7:30pm

    Join us for this free gastronomical event to experience the many flavors of Fleurir Chocolate. Robert Ludlow will be on site in our Studio B Art Gallery and Tasting Room to feature some of his new truffle flavors, some of our classic favorites, and bring samples of his spectacular chocolate inclusion bars. 

    Fleurir makes some of the best inclusion bars we have ever experienced and his truffles are truly superb. The Northern bar, for example, is a blend of chocolate with maple pecan toffee, butter, and a touch of salt. They have six inclusion bars that we will stock in the store for your delight. Fleurir makes chocolate truffle flavors like Ginger Rogers (crystallized ginger and garden mint in dark chocolate), Spumoni (tart cherry and pistachio marzipan) and Lavender Shiraz (a blend of Australian shiraz and Maryland lavender).

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  • 17Sep

    Biagio Fine Chocolate: Sample Day Resceduled, A Chocolate Tasting, and a New Name

    In my Inbox from Biagio.

    -JAY
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    September Sample Day Postponed
    Until Next Saturday 9/24/11

    Dear lovers of fine chocolate,

    Due to our store renovation, the September Sample Day will be held next Saturday, September 24th. We look forward to seeing you during the usual 3-6pm time slot and getting your feedback on the various chocolates sampled.

    Keep in mind we are remaining open during renovation, and retail area has been moved into the Studio B gallery for the remainder of the work. Work should be completed early next week.
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    Complementary Madecasse Tasting
    Friday 9/23/11
    6:00PM – 7:30PM

    Next Friday, September 23, we are delighted to host Madecasse for an evening of single origin chocolate tasting.

    Using cacao exclusively from Madagascar, Madecasse has developed an outstanding line of fine chocolate and we will be sampling several at the tasting, including their Sea Salt & Nib bar and one of their newest, the Pepper & Citrus bar. The event will run from 6:00PM to 7:30PM, and is open and free to the public.
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    On September 17th, we will be changing our name to better suit our mission. Our new name will be Cocova.

    Simultaneously, we will be launching a new website at:

    www.cocova.net. We are in the final development and testing stages, so please continue to gather your information from www.biagiochocolate.com until we send out the transition notice.

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  • 07Sep

    Complimentary Chocolate Tasting This Friday Evening At Biagio!

    Christopher Elbow.

    In my inbox.

    -JAY

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    Complimentary Tasting

    Christopher Elbow, Fall Flavors

    Friday 9/9/11

    6:00PM – 7:30PM at Biagio Fine Chocolate

    Meet the Man Behind the Chocolate.  Join us this Friday, September 9th, from 6PM to 7:30PM for a free public tasting of Christopher Elbow’s new Fall flavors. Chris will be on hand to sample and answer questions about his new Truffle Collection, and perhaps an old favorite or two. 

    We will have some of Chris’ new chocolate truffles just released last week. This includes Brown Butter Molasses, Banana Curry, Mango Ginger, Pear, and several others.

    We will have some other treats for you as well. Please come early for the best selection. Tasting is open to the public, free, and no reservation is required.

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  • 20Aug

    Biagio Fine Chocolate’s September Sample Day

    Editor’s Note (9-16-11): This has been rescheduled to 9-24.

    In my inbox.

    -JAY

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    Biagio Fine Chocolate‘s next Sample Day will be Saturday, September 17, from 3pm-6pm.

    Complimentary – no R.S.V.P. needed. What is Sample Day? It is a monthly event that has been wildly successful with our customers. We will have over a dozen varieties of some of the world’s best chocolate available for tasting. Sample day is held in Studio B, the tasting room/gallery behind Biagio Fine Chocolate.

    Biagio Fine Chocolate and Studio B are located at:

    1904 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

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  • 23Jul

    Biagio’s August Sample Day

    Biagio Fine Chocolate‘s next Sample Day will be Saturday, August 20, from 3pm-6pm.

    Complimentary – no R.S.V.P. needed. What is Sample Day? It is a monthly event that has been wildly successful with our customers. We will have over a dozen varieties of some of the world’s best chocolate available for tasting. Sample day is held in Studio B, the tasting room/gallery behind Biagio Fine Chocolate.

    Biagio Fine Chocolate and Studio B are located at:

    1904 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

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  • 11Jul

    Special Eduadorian Chocolate Tasting Tonight At Biagio

    In my inbox.

    -JAY
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    ~ Pacari Chocolate ~
    Special Tasting on Monday

    Please join us for this very special tasting event with Pacari Chocolate on Monday July 11, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It will be held at our store, in Studio B. Doors open at 5:30PM.

    Santiago Peralta and Francisco Vivar will be bringing an array of chocolate bars and will be making a presentation on the details of each product. After the presentation you will be able to taste samples of all the bars presented.

    Santiago Peralta has built his chocolate company based on socially and environmentally sustainable principles to ensure that their products support the well-being of the land and the community around it. Combining a passion for sustainable business and a commitment to preserving the native Arriba Nacional cacao, they developed Pacari Chocolate – the first single-origin organic chocolate made entirely in Ecuador.

    Space is limited! Please email us to reserve your spot A.S.A.P.

    events@capitalchocolate.com

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  • 25Jun

    Biagio’s July Sample Sale

    Biagio Fine Chocolate‘s next Sample Day will be Saturday, July 23, from 3pm-6pm.

    Complimentary – no R.S.V.P. needed. What is Sample Day? It is a monthly event that has been wildly successful with our customers. We will have over a dozen varieties of some of the world’s best chocolate available for tasting. Sample day is held in Studio B, the tasting room/gallery behind Biagio Fine Chocolate.

    Biagio Fine Chocolate and Studio B are located at:

    1904 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

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