• 22Sep

    Upcoming Food Events

    Today is both the DC State Fair and Clarendon Day. Accrding to Gregs List, today is also “Trucktoberfest” at Union Market and the 2012 Veg Fest at Yards Park.

    Cocova has several upcoming free chocolate tastings:

    Cocova‘s El Ceibo Bolivian Chocolate Meet the Maker New Chocolate Bar Launch Event is Tuesday, September 25th, 5pm-7:30pm.

    Cocova has these scheduled as well:

    10/12/12 Askinosie Chocolate Tasting
    10/17/12 Michel Cluizel Chocolate Tasting
    11/1/12 Kallari Chocolate Tasting

    DC Food Blogger Happy Hour is Wednesday October 3rd. It will be at Hank’s Oyster Bar and benefits Pink Jams.

    I just found about about Cowgirl Creamery‘s comlimentary beer and cheese tastings (every Thursday 4-6pm) and wine and cheese tastings (every Friday 4-6pm).

    “The Washington, DC Green Festival will be held on September 29-30, 2012. Doors open September 29, 2012 from 10am – 7pm. and Sunday, September 30, 2012 from 11am to 6pm. The Washington Convention Center is located at 801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20001. Attendees can simply ride up on their bikes, park with the valet and receive FREE admission.  Additionally, anyone who purchases $25 or more worth of produce at one of the nine MOM’s Organic Market locations will receive a free pass to the Green Festival with proof of purchase.

    The two-day show will be an organic food lover’s paradise, featuring the Good Food Stage with hands-on cooking demos and workshops by local DC chefs and food fanatics, including: Sylvia Panek, Pierogies with Farmers Market Ingredients, Leslie Durso (Veggie Dreamgirl), Vegan Pantry Raid and Veggie Burger demo, Alexis Starkey (Farm to Feast Catering), Beyond Macaroni: Cooking with Kids, and Betina Stern/Suzanne Simon, Latin Flavors, Local Ingredients.”

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  • 09Sep

    Potomac Chocolate Meet the Maker and Premiere Launch Tasting At Cocova

    In my inbox from Cocova.

    -JAY

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    Ben Rasmussen of Potomac Chocolate will be appearing with chocolate samples on September 12th at Cocova.

    Potomac Chocolate  Meet the Maker and Premiere Launch Tasting

    Wednesday 9/12/12

    5:30pm to 7:30pm  This is a free event open to all

    “Come and meet Ben Rasmussen, owner of famed Potomac Chocolate, as he premieres his newest creation with us.  Be among the very first to taste his new Peru Bar.  We have been anxiously awaiting this new addition to his chocolate bar lineup, and you can be among the first in the world to try it!

    Although Ben has only been making chocolate for two years, he has wowed the world of fine chocolate with his artistry and is also a   winner of the Academy of Chocolate Silver Medal in 2011.

    Ingredients in Ben’s bars: cocoa beans & sugar. Period.  That is why he is so good, and why his bars are so enjoyable.”

    Cocova is also having free sample days on these Saturdays:

    September 15, October 20, and November 17 at 3pm – 6pm.

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  • 15Jun

    Events: Eat Local First & Two Chocolate Events

    In my inbox:

    -JAY

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    EAT LOCAL FIRST WEEK 2012, JULY 14-21

    Eat Local First is a local food campaign that begins with a week-long celebration of local food in the Washington DC area. The focus will be on local farms, local restaurants and the organizations and people that are making locally-grown food more accessible in the DC community.

    From July 14 to 21, 2012, you can dine at restaurants participating in Farm-to-Table Restaurant Week, participate in an array of local food events and celebrate local food with your neighbors at our Farm-to-Street Party. Through this campaign Think Local First DC aims to educate and inspire you to eat local food whenever possible.

    EVENTS CALENDAR

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    Here are upcoming events at Cocova (chocolate store in Dupont)

    Cocova’s next Sample Day is Saturday June 30th!

    We had to move our schedule around a little to accommodate some extra events this month.  Please mark you calendar for Saturday June 30th, 3pm – 6pm and stop by and experience over 15 fine chocolate bars.  This is a free event open to all.

    July’s samply event is the 21st and August’s is the 18th.

    Exclusive Tasting Events:

    This Sunday and Monday

    June 17 & 18

    6:30pm to 8:00pm

    We are honored to present and host two of the worlds finest chocolate makers this weekend. Both are here for the Fine Chocolate Industry Associations’ annual meeting and for the Fancy Food Show at the DC Convention Center. Even with their busy traveling schedule, they somehow have found time to allow us to share their world renowned chocolate with you at these free Owner events.

    Sunday June 17th  Pacari Chocolate

    Pacari is the first single-origin organic chocolate made entirely in Ecuador. Pacari uses only 100% organic and fair-trade cacao and ingredients.  Come meet the owner, Santiago Peralta, and discover some of his exclusive creations. Pacari has become renowned for their Raw Chocolate products which provide the most healthful benefits of Cocoa.  This is a free sampling event.

     Monday June 18th  Amano Chocolate

    Art Pollard, owner of Amano Chocolate, is dedicated to creating some of the world’s most exquisite chocolate through traditional techniques. Art takes care to visit plantations, buy directly from the growers, and when necessary, work with them to improve their skill in properly growing, fermenting and drying the cacao beans to meet his exacting standards.  Please come and sample Amano’s exquisite creations.  This is a free sampling event.

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    Check out my friend Ami’s Costa Rica Tours and don’t forget to use the code “TOUCAN” to save money. He has some group tours that you can join, including an upcoming August tour, and I hear that airfare to Costa Rica is inexpensive right now for August.

    -JAY

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  • 20Apr

    Cocova’s Sample Day is Tomorrow!

    April’s Free Sample Day at Cocova (in Dupont) is this Saturday, April 21st, 3-6pm.

    “Stop on by for a delicious treat before you head  over to the “Dance in the Circle” and enjoy  some really wonderful chocolate at our  free sample day this Saturday afternoon.

    We will be featuring a special selection of bars  made from Caribean cocoa, plus a great  selection of bars from around the world.

    Bring your Family, Friends, and Co-workers.  All are welcome to this free event.

    Here is our Sampling List:

    We are featuring four selected Caribean bars ~ Amedei – Jamaica 70% Amedei – Trinidad 70% Amedei – Grenada 70% Bonnat – Cuba 75%

    Additional featured selections ~ Michel Cluizel – Ivoire Bar Askinosie – White w/ Pistachio Dolfin – Sencha Green Tea Michel Cluizel – Milk w/ Hazelnut Patric – Signature 70% Domori – Puertomar 75% Artisan du Chocolat – Espresso 70% Dolfin – 80% Dark Blend Recchiuti – Bittersweet Valrhona – Guanaja Grue 70% Zingermans – Zang Bar”

    May 19th, June 16th, and July 21st are the next few Sample Days.

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  • 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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