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Rogue Chocolatier's Sambirano 70% Review
Rogue Chocolatier's Sambirano 70% Review
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
We get to travel by our palates and the world grows smaller and smaller with each bite. Today we are traveling to Madagascar’s Sambirano river region. We recently acquired the... Read more
Potomac Chocolate at The Secret Chocolatier
Potomac Chocolate Costa Rican Upala 82% Review
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Ben Rasmussen of Potomac Chocolate out of Woodbridge Virginia is now available in Charlotte NC at The Secret Chocolatier. Check out Andy's review of this newly minted American chocolate maker. Read more
The Great American Craft Chocolate Makers
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Coffee had a resurgence of American roasters, the brewmiesters have also been going crazy lately, and the more I dig around the more wonderful craft chocolate makers are to be found in the States. As a real coffee and beer aficionado it’s been a treat to experience their offerings and now with our shop I’ve been contacting everyone from our region outward looking for those great chocolates that we can offer the public. Many of these great chocolate crafters also have bulk that we can let Chef have his hands... Read more
The Secret Chocolatier with William Wilson, Supporting Autism Research
Chocolate in the Hanger
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William Wilson contacted us to support his charity golf event with a kick-off party on June 26th at Jet Pool in Charlotte, NC. William was introduced to us from our... Read more
The Secret Chocolatier in Charlotte, NC : Grand Opening Preparations
Charlotte Chocolate Shop Grand Opening Success
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Charlotte, North Carolina's Chocolate Secret, The Secret Chocolatier had a fantastic grand opening serving their adoring fans for all their support. Read more
Chocolate Shop Dreams, Reality
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2010 was a long year for us. We set out with a goal–more specifically I told Bill and Karen Dietz that I would have us a chocolate shop or Plan B within 6 months of 2010. For the many who know us, that didn’t quite happen did it? I missed 2010, but things are different now. Good Things Come to Those Who Work Hard I realized through 2010 that if you can’t afford it outright you’re going to work your collective butts off (and then some) to get where you... Read more
With Gratitude
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Time is a blur to me most days. The work making all of our chocolate treats, the markets, the orders whizzing by. It’s stunning. To think we’ve grown from a sweltering Summer selling an orange and chocolate truffle to the diversity we have now and what is coming is amazing. We wouldn’t be here without you and I thank you, the family thanks you. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRDdgV88rTA (youtube link) Read more