An exclusive five course event featuring dinner, featured cocktail and wine pairings with International Award Winning Chocolatier Syovata Edari. Menu is paired with selected wines by sommelier Tanya Porcelli.

Syovata Edari is the founder of CocoVaa Chocolatier is an international award winning fine chocolate company known for its exquisite handcrafted chocolates and unique flavor combinations. The company has quickly gained recognition for its commitment to quality and creativity in the world of chocolate.

Syovata Edari, an entrepreneur, chocolatier and trial lawyer was raised in a multicultural family to have a deep appreciation for food and flavors that honor global cuisine. Her passion for chocolate led her to explore the art of chocolate-making and ultimately to establish CocoVaa Chocolatier in 2016. She’s trained with some of the best in the world and has won 30 awards in the prestigious London based Academy of Chocolate Awards (AoC). CocoVaa is one of the very few US nationals to ever make the AoC Roll of Honour Board, sharing the space with industry legends such as Paul Young, William Curley, and Michel Cluizel. Edari now participates as a judge. With a vision to create chocolates that are both visually stunning and delectable, Edari has set out to redefine the chocolate experience. Learn more about Syovata Edari and CocoVaa below.

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THE DINNER

Chocolatier Vata Edari is collaborating with our culinary team to presenting a curated menu infused with chocolate. The dinner will include passed hors d'oeuvres and a multi-course plated dinner featuring a fabulous chocolate dessert.

Each course will be paired with a selected wine. The evening begins with a welcome reception followed by a three course dinner inside overlooking the Long Island Sound. The evening concludes with an exquisite dessert.

Event begins promptly at 7 p.m. | Attire: Jackets

This ticketed and exclusive event has limited seating.

PRICING: $150 inclusive per person, includes all food and beverage, gratuity and sales tax.

SEATING: Upon check out, please indicate your seating preferences and let us know if you are attending with a group, but purchasing tickets separately. We will do our best to accommodate all seating preferences.

ADD-ON EVENT: GUIDED CHOCOLATE & WINE TASTING | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 - Join us at 2:00 p.m. for a guided chocolate tasting and wine pairing. Taste chocolates from several different origins including white chocolate and 100% dark chocolate. Learn how to taste and fully experience the wonders of chocolate and learn about the chocolate industry. $55* per person. Pre-registration is required. Limited to 25 guests. Price includes a four piece box of chocolates. Date: 9/30, Time: 2 p.m. Duration: 60 minutes.

ADD-ON: PURCHASE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES - Reserve your very own take-home box of 9 gourmet chocolate bon bons created especially for this event by Vata Edari. Pre-order deadline September 8, 2023.

*Eventbrite ticketing fees additional.

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While we do our best to accommodate all requests, Dietary Restrictions may not be able to be accommodated due to specially paired and designed menus. Please reach out directly by email with any specific questions. Jpfeiffer@DHGHotels.com

Grazing board with local cheeses, artisan dark chocolates, nuts, dried & fresh fruit, fresh jam

Selection of passed hors d'oeuvres

1st Course

Slow poached cherries, lemon ricotta, frisée and radicchio, candied almonds with coco nibs, grapefruit supreme, chocolate-balsamic vinaigrette

2nd Course

Pecan Crusted Atlantic Halibut, celeriac puree, sweet potato and shaved brussels sprout hash, roasted fennel, dark chocolate bordelaise

3rd Course

Seared Duck Breast, cocoa dusted, smoked applewood creamy polenta, shaved fennel, cherry-balsamic gastrique

CocoVaa Chocolatier is an international award winning fine chocolate company known for its exquisite handcrafted chocolates and unique flavor combinations. Founded by Syovata Edari, the company has quickly gained recognition for its commitment to quality and creativity in the world of chocolate.

Syovata Edari, an entrepreneur, chocolatier and trial lawyer was raised in a multicultural family to have a deep appreciation for food and flavors that honor global cuisine. Her passion for chocolate led her to explore the art of chocolate-making and ultimately to establish CocoVaa Chocolatier in 2016. She’s trained with some of the best in the world and has won 30 awards in the prestigious London based Academy of Chocolate Awards (AoC). CocoVaa is one of the very few US nationals to ever make the AoC Roll of Honour Board, sharing the space with industry legends such as Paul Young, William Curley, and Michel Cluizel. Edari now participates as a judge. With a vision to create chocolates that are both visually stunning and delectable, Edari has set out to redefine the chocolate experience.

CocoVaa Chocolatier takes pride in using only the finest ingredients sourced from around the world as well as fresh herbs she harvests from her own garden. Edari personally selects high-quality single origin couverture, often from sustainable and fair trade sources, to ensure the exceptional taste and to uphold the ethical standards she stands by. The company also incorporates unique and carefully curated flavors, such as yuzu, saffron and unexpected combinations like blueberry, raspberry and violet. Edari can deconstruct any dessert and recreate it in bonbon form - as she did with her gold winning lemongrass pear frangipane.

Each chocolate at Cocovaa Chocolatier is meticulously handcrafted with great attention to detail. Edari blends traditional techniques taught to her at Valrhona in France, with innovative ideas, resulting in a stunning array of one of a kind bonbons, truffles, bars, barks and other chocolate creations. The company's dedication to craftsmanship and presentation has garnered acclaim from chocolate enthusiasts and critics globally.

CocoVaa Chocolatier's products are sought after not only for their exquisite taste but also for their artistic flair. Edari believes that chocolate should be an experience that delights all the senses, and her chocolates reflect this philosophy through their captivating appearance and enticing aroma.

Since its founding, CocoVaa Chocolatier has expanded its reach, gaining a loyal global following. However, the company's chocolates can be found only through direct sales and are available very seasonally. The company does not wholesale and only accepts a limited amount of corporate orders each year. Those lucky enough to get their hands on CocoVaa chocolates will not be disappointed.

Through her work with CocoVaa Chocolatier, Syovata Edari has elevated the art of chocolate-making, bringing together a passion for flavors, a commitment to quality, a love for world cultures and a touch of artistic expression. Her dedication to creating exceptional chocolates has made CocoVaa Chocolatier a distinctive and celebrated name in the world of gourmet chocolate.

Learn More about CocoVaa

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