Released on: October 14, 2008, 3:26 pm

Press Release Author: Allure Event Designs

Industry: Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary: The ultimate tasting and shopping event for chocolate lovers!
Visit www.mspchocolateshow.com for tickets and complete show information.

Press Release Body: The Twin Cities Chocolate Extravaganza is returning for its
fifth annual chocolate show.

November 15-16, 2008
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day

Last year's event attracted over 3,600 chocolate lovers. This year's show is again
open to the public and will feature abundant samples of chocolates, coffee, wine,
martinis and gourmet food.
Highlights of the Chocolate Extravaganza include:
# Chocolate martini lounge
# Chocolate art display and chocolate competition
# Demonstrations from local chefs and chocolatiers:
o Brian McElrath, B.T. McElrath Chocolatier
o Rebecca Flynn, Obsession Chocolates
o Rose McGee, Deep Roots Desserts
o John Michael Lerma, Garden County
o Jill Bloomfield, Teach Kids to Cook
o Jill Forster, Kowalski's Markets
o Theo Petron, DinnerWhere - a Personal Chef Service
# Unique and delicious holiday gifts available for purchase
# Chocolate fashion show; Moon & Staci from KS95 will emcee Saturday's fashion
shows, and Stephanie & Meredith from FM107 will emcee on Sunday
# Raffle benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation(r) of Minnesota

Tickets are on sale now at Kowalski's Markets, Twin Cities Panera Bread locations
and www.mspchocolateshow.com.
Advance purchase:
Adults $20
Children (6-12) $10
$5 more at the door
Children under 6 are free

The Twin Cities Chocolate Extravaganza is sponsored by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine,
Kowalski's Markets, Panera Bread, The Cellars Wines & Spirits, Warners' Stellian,
Cambria, Appliance Specialties, and the Pastry Professionals Association. It is
produced by Allure Event Designs, a local event production company that creates
memorable and engaging experiences for the members of the Twin Cities community.

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Web Site: http://www.mspchocolateshow.com

Contact Details: Shoma Hokanson
Allure Event Designs
(612) 306-4026
info@mspchocolateshow.com
www.mspchocolateshow.com