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The Secret Chocolatier Doodle
2014 Year in Review, The Chocolate Saga
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
2014 was crazy. Crazy all over the place. We had some crazy good times, crazy bad times, and somehow I think we’re all okay. –let me check– toes, fingers, smile–... Read more
A Chocolate Reflection, Our First Dinner Success
A Chocolate Reflection, Our First Dinner Success
On By Robin Ciordia / 0 comments
Once settled into our 2nd location, the environment seemed to call to us– “I deserve beautiful plated desserts for people sit and savor.” My fathers pastry chef background in high... Read more
Evening of Chocolate Flyer
An Evening of Chocolate
On By Bill Dietz / 0 comments
Join Chef Bill for a special event with The Secret Chocolatier. Delicious plated desserts coursed out over the evening. Experience the true secrets of The Secret Chocolatier. Read more
International Chocolate Awards 2013 - Silver - Americas
A Year in Review, 2013 Exploration in Chocolate
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Last year I didn’t quite find enough time to do a proper (numeric) end of year and I always regret that. If I don’t take this very small window, this... Read more
The Secret Chocolatier Prepares to Open New Shop in Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC
The Secret Chocolatier Expands into Ballantyne
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
It’s an amazing time at The Secret Chocolatier. We began to grow with a wonderful intern named Abby, picked up our first part-timer Natalie, continued growth of friends and family... Read more
White Chocolate Pumpkin Bon Bon
Welcoming Fall to the Chocolate Shop
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Welcome members of the truffle and bon bon families, white chocolate pumpkin bon bons, the warmth of mexican cinnamon truffles and of course our ginger truffles. Read more
Surviving Chocolate Holidays, Winter 2012 Edition
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
December was just amazing for us. Chocolate, chocolate everywhere! Many times going, ‘How did chocolate get here–and there?!’ It was an odd December though compared to last year. It started off very slow, almost to the point of making us worry and then something changed–attitude, atmosphere, humidity? Who knows, the dam broke and we were under a deluge of people wanting our craft chocolates and confections. So be it! Long Hours, Early Mornings, Late Nights We worked the hardest we have since last February (also nicknamed the Valentines Massacre, hehe.)... Read more