We have created quite a buzz with our unusual, unexpected and delicious chocolate confections. From the local news to national gourmet and lifestyle publications to network TV, check out what the media has to say about Chuao Chocolatier.

Need additional info to sweeten things up? For all media inquiries please contact Brooke Feldman, Events & Communications Manager, at (760) 476-1668 / media@chuaochocolatier.com or visit our media resources page for more information.


Chuao Chocolatier Goes Hollywood!

From Rachael Ray to Dr. Phil to the Food Network, Chuao Chocolatier is creating a (sugar) buzz across the nation with Chef Michael Antonorsi's creative confections. Click here to see what they are saying.

michael at nbc



Video & Audio

Fox 5

1

Chef Michael shows Arthel Nevill
how to make Firecracker s’mores for
the Fourth of July.

 

CNN En Espanol

1

Detalles Con Sasha goes behind the scenes at Chuao Chocolatier with the Antonorsi brothers.

 

Good Morning America

1

The Firecracker is so good, it leaves
the kids speechless!

 

CBS Early Show

Bobby Flay raves about our Panko
bar on the Early Show. First he meets
Chef Michael & then Bobby takes the
bar back to the studio to share with
the anchors!



Rachael Ray Show October 2008

1

Rachael Ray features our Banana ChocoPods as her Snack of the Day
on Halloween!

 

San Diego 6 News September 2008

1

Chef Michael Antonorsi at the charity event "Party with a Purpose: Feliz" to benefit the "it's all about the Kids" Foundation


Whitley On Wine October 2008

Pairing Wine and Chocolate

One of the great mysteries of
food and wine pairing is the
matchup of wine with chocolate.
Especially dry red wine.
Robert brings Chef Michael
Antonorsi of Chuao Choclatier
into the discussion and the
Chef has specific suggestions
for the perfect pairing.

Listen to interview

Food Network September 2008

1

Road Tasted with the Neelys
San Diego Episode: The Neelys stop
at Chuao Chocolatier and learn to
make handmade Firecracker Truffles
with Chef Michael Antonorsi.


FOX 6 News July 2008

1

Chef Michael making
the Firecracker truffle

 


ABC 10 news
March 2008


1

Chef Michael making
REAL chocolate eggs.
Video | Recipe




FOX 6 News
February 2008


1

Chef Michael making
heart shaped bonbons


NBC Today Show
September 2007


1

Modena ChocoPods featured as the host's favorite product of the show.


2009 Articles

July


AOL Food
"New Food Finds"

 





 

May


AV Club
"All Candy Expo 2009:
Back to the candy store"

 





 

April

chuao chocolatier featured in dessert magazine - cover

San Diego Union Tribune
"California Sweet"

 





 

February

chuao chocolatier featured in dessert magazine - cover

Dessert Professional
"Chuao Chocolatier" & "Fashionable Chocolate"

metro source L.A magazine cover - chuao chocolatier featured

Metro Sourced L.A
"Stuff Your Valentine"


encinitas magazine cover - chuao chocolatier featured

Encinitas Magazine
"Breaking The Laws of Flavor"

January


Specialty Food Magazine
"Chocolatiers Take a Walk on th
Savory Side"




 

2008 Articles

December


Cool Hunting .com
"Chuao Firecracker Chocolates"



Sugar Savvy
"Chuao's Gourmet Hot Chocolate's"

The Candy Enthusiast
"Chuao Chocolatier Firecracker Chocolate"



Digital journal - Food
"Chuao's New Firecracker Chocolates.
A Party in your Mouth"

Fancy Food & Culinary Products
"Editors Choice: Chuao Chocolatier"

Food Wise @ wendihiebert.com
"Christmas Countdown: When things get busy, chill out with a cup of soothing hot chocolate"

 


 

November

Time Magazine
"Chocolate, Meet Choco-Luxe"


San Diego Magazine
"Chocolate & Vino"


Talking Shopping .com
"Craving Remarkable Chocolate"


Serge The Concierge
"Firecracker? Passion? ChocoPods
treats for the consumed to thrifty"


News Week
"Haute For Chocolate"


The L Magazine
"The City Sweet Tooth"




Serious Eats - New York
"The 11th Annual Chocolate Show"







October


1

Everyday With Rachael Ray
"A Warm Welcome"


1

SD Home
"Entertainment On Tap"


2

Forbes.com
"Premium Chocolates Don't Have
to be Pricey"


1

Los Angeles Times
"The Second Annual Los Angeles Chocolate Salon"

2

MenuPages.com
"Desperately Craving
Chuao's Firecracker"



About.com
"Top 5 Chocolate Bars For
Spice Lovers"



The Standford Daily
Coupa Cafe: Campus Dining
Takes a Step Up
 


August



The San Francisco Chocolate Blog
"Candy Party"




La Jolla Light
"Falling Out Of Summer"


 


July

About.com
"Making Truffles"


Aol Food
"Fancy Food Show Favorites"


North County Times
"Food Network's Neelys Came,
They Saw, They Ate..."




OC Register
"I Eat 'Til My Pants Hurt"



City Beat

"San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
and Dizzy's Make a Tasty Duet"



Time.com
"The 12 Tastiest New Foods"




The San Diego Traveler
"Meet Michael Antonorsi, Chocolatier"







June


Dining Out Magazine
"Chocolate Any Way You Want It"



Food Processing
"Putting The Savoy In Truffle"


 


May


2

Confectionery News
"Candy Expo Highlights Gourmet, Premium, and Organic Products"


1

Voice of San Diego .org
"San Diego's Willy Wonka:
Questions for Michael Antonorsi"


 


April


1

Convenience Store News
"New Product News:
ChocoPod Chocolate Bar"


2

Voice of San Diego .org
"San Diego's Willy Wonka:
Questions for Michael Antonorsi"


 

 

March


2

@ UCSD
"Alumni Brothers Spice up
Chocolate World"


1

All Candy Expo .com
"A Taste of Gourmet"


 


February


2

OCPC
"Wine, Dine & Chocolate"


8


San Diego Food Stuff .com
"Chuao Chocolatier: Bonbon Vivant in
San Diego Via Venezuela"


3

Blue Heart Blessed .com
"The Real Vitamin C"


4

Carlsbadistan.com
"Carlsbad Chocolatier in Business Week"

5


Fancy Food & Culinary Products
"Chuao Chocolatier: Tempting Trend"

6

Miami Herald .com
"At Chuao, Not Your Usual
Box of Bonbons"

7

San Diego Daily Photo
"Sweet Surprises"




January


@ UCSD
"Sweet Tooth"



Serge the Concierge
"Tickeled by Spicy Maya
...60% Cacao, 100% Delicious"




North County Times
"Trading Up"




RockCandyBaltimore.com
"Candy Review #1
Chuao Spicy Maya"


 

 


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