World Class Chocolate in the Valley of Hearts Delight

You've made dinner reservations at a romantic restaurant (we did!) and you might have picked up a little something for her at one of her favorite stores (I'm looking!) but then there's always sweets for your Sweets for Valentine's Day.


Here are some world class chocolatiers from Silicon Valley to Santa Cruz to consider:


Chocolate Dream Box

• 15557 Union Avenue, Los Gatos 95032. 408-356-2626http://www.chocolatedreambox.com/

Pictured are hand-crafted European-style chocolates in beautiful boxes by Chocolate Dream Box

Fleur e Cocoa Patisserie Chocolaterie

39 N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos 95030. 408-354-3574 http://www.fleurdecocoa.com/




Richard Donnelly Chocolates

• 1509 Mission Street, Santa Cruz 95060. 831-458-4214 http://www.donnellychocolates.com/

Saratoga Chocolates

• 14572-B Big Basin Way, Saratoga 95070. 408-872-1431 http://www.saratogachocolates.com/

Schurra's Fine Confections

• 840 The Alameda, San Jose 95126. 408-289-1562  http://www.schurrasfineconfections.com/

Sugar Butter Flour

• 669 S. Bernardo Avenue, Sunnyvale 94087. 408-732-8597 http://www.sugarbutterflour.com/

• 1875 S. Bascom Avenue (in the Pruneyard Shopping Center), Campbell, CA 95008. Phone: 408-371-5485

Pictured is Dark Chocolate Ganache Truffle from Sugar Butter Flour




Happy Valentine's Day!

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World Class Chocolates and More in the Valley of Hearts Delight

You've made dinner reservations at a romantic restaurant (I did at MacArthur Park in Palo Alto - and you might have picked up a little something for her at her favorite store, perhaps even some nice long-stems. Of course, there's always sweets for your Sweets for Valentine's Day.

Here is a selection of some world class chocolatiers from Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Los Gatos and Santa Cruz:


Chocolate Dream Box - Handcrafted European style chocolates specializing in gifts for holidays such as Valentine's Day

* 710 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. 408-356-2626 


Fleur e Cocoa Patisserie Chocolaterie - Offering cakes, pastries, chocolates, light lunch & more

* 39 N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos. 408-354-3574 


Richard Donnelly Chocolates - Handmade, award winning chocolates

* 1509 Mission Street, Santa Cruz. 888-685-1871 

Saratoga Chocolates

* 14572-B Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408-872-1431 


Chocolatier Desiree - Featuring Belgian chocolates

* 165 S. Murphy Avenue, #C, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-306-3127 


Shokolaat - CLOSED on July 1, 2012.  If you have purchased or received a gift certificate please email them a scanned copy of the gift certificate at shokolaatpaloalto@shokolaat.com and they will refund your gift certificate in full.

SBF - 12 Piece Box Set

Sugar Butter Flour - (SBF) Desserts, chocolates & more

* 669 S. Bernardo Avenue, Sunnyvale. 408-732-8597 

How About Wine with Chocolate? Selections from Los Gatos and San Jose...

Testarossa Vineyards
Testarossa Vineyards (formerly Novitiate of Los Gatos Winery) is hosting a wine, cheese and chocolate tasting on Saturday, February 11th from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Reservations strongly recommended at 408-354-6150 x21 or email tastingroom@testarossa.com.

J. Lohr Winery
Valentine's Day Dinner, Thursday, February 14th is unfortunately SOLD OUT. Keep them in mind for another day/year!  For instance, they have wine and cheese pairings on most Fridays!




Happy Valentine's Day!

World Class Chocolates and More in the Valley of Hearts Delight

You've made dinner reservations at a romantic restaurant (I did at Pezzela's Villa Napoli Restaurant in Sunnyvale, CA) and you might have picked up a little something for her at her favorite store, perhaps even some nice long-stems. Of course, there's always sweets for your sweets for Valentine's Day.


Here is a selection of some world class chocolatiers from Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Los Gatos and Santa Cruz:


Chocolate Dream Box - Handcrafted European style chocolates specializing in gifts for holidays such as Valentine's Day

* 710 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. 408-356-2626


Fleur e Cocoa Patisserie Chocolaterie - Offering cakes, pastries, chocolates, light lunch & more

39 N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos. 408-354-3574


Richard Donnelly Chocolates - Handmade, award winning chocolates

* 1509 Mission Street, Santa Cruz. 888-685-1871


Saratoga Chocolates
* 14572-B Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408-872-1431


Chocolatier Desiree - Featuring Belgian chocolates

* 165 S. Murphy Avenue, #C, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-306-3127


Shokolaat - Fine dining with a special Valentine's Day menu

* 516 University Avenue, Palo Alto. 650-289-0719


Sugar Butter Flour - Desserts, chocolates & more

* 669 S. Bernardo Avenue, Sunnyvale. 408-732-8597





How About Wine with Chocolate? Selections from Los Gatos and San Jose...

Testarossa Vineyards
Testarossa Vineyards (formerly Novitiate of Los Gatos Winery) is hosting a wine, cheese and chocolate tasting on Saturday, February 11th from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Reservations strongly recommended at 408-354-6150 x21 or email tastingroom@testarossa.com.

J. Lohr Winery
Wine and Chocolate Tasting Lunches, Friday and Saturday, February 11th & 12th as well as a Valentine's Day Chocolate Dinner on February 14th are unfortunately SOLD OUT. Keep them in mind for another day/year!




Happy Valentine's Day!

World Class Chocolates in the Valley of Hearts Delight

You've made dinner reservations at a romantic restaurant (I did at Birk's Restaurant in Santa Clara, CA) and you might have picked up a little something for her at her favorite store, perhaps even some nice long-stems. Of course, there's always sweets for your sweets for Valentine's Day.


Here is a selection of some world class chocolatiers from Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Los Gatos and Santa Cruz:


Chocolate Dream Box - Handcrafted European style chocolates specializing in gifts for holidays such as Valentine's Day

* 710 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. 408-356-2626


Fleur e Cocoa Patisserie Chocolaterie - Offering cakes, pastries, chocolates, light lunch & more

39 N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos. 408-354-3574


Richard Donnelly Chocolates - Handmade, award winning chocolates

* 1509 Mission Street, Santa Cruz. 888-685-1871


Saratoga Chocolates
* 14572-B Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408-872-1431


Chocolatier Desiree - Featuring Belgian chocolates

* 165 South Murphy Avenue, #C, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-289-1562


Shokolaat - Fine dining with a special Valentine's Day menu

* 516 University Avenue, Palo Alto. 650-289-0719


Sugar Butter Flour - Desserts, chocolates & more

* 669 S. Bernardo Avenue, Sunnyvale. 408-732-8597





How About Wine with Chocolate? Selections from Los Gatos and San Jose...

Testarossa Vineyards
Testarossa Vineyards (formerly Novitiate Winery) is hosting a wine and chocolate pairing event on Saturday, February 12th and Sunday, February 13th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Check their details on their website.

J. Lohr Winery
Brunch Sunday, February 13th catered by Jeffreys 11:00am - 1:00pm




Happy Valentine's Day!