Limited Special: Mini Caramel Brownie Sundae!

For a limited time we have a special on our menu that is so yummy and amazing you don't want to miss it, the Mini Caramel Brownie Sundae.

We take half of our own Fudgy Brownie, warm it up covered with our Chocolate Caramel Sauce, add a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream, and top with Whipped Cream. It is a delicious way to chase those rainy day clouds away.

It is only for a limited time, so come in and try it today. I can safely say you will be pleased.

Turkey is the new Beef!

Black Bean and Turkey Chili with Tortilla Strips and Creme Fraiche

This is one of our new and improved soups that we are offering, bringing a more natural flavor to your lunch. This particular soup is offered on Wednesdays, and it is a wonderful spin-off of your traditional beef chili. There are lots of delicious chunks of turkey and heart-healthy black beans that combine to form a thick, meaty, and fulfilling lunch. Creme fraiche makes it creamy, while the tortilla strips add the the crunch that you crave!

So stop by Bittersweet for your lunch today, you're sure to be satisfied!

Posted by: Melissa, Shift Supervisor

Wine, Women & Shoes!

We will be kicking up our heels at St. Rose Foundation's Wine Women & Shoes event tomorrow night, February 26th, from 4:30-8:00 PM at Burke Williams Spa.

Enjoy Wine Tasting, Fantastic Food Sampling, Shoes, Shoes, and more Shoes, an Accessory Marketplace, Silent Auction & more!

Benefiting Women & Children Services at St. Rose Hospital, Bittersweet is sending up some truffles for your indulgence.

Hope to see you there. Reservations had to be made by February 14th.

We will be wearing our best heels and are happy to be a part of the event and to help support this community.

March Chocolate Bar Pick!

This month I would like to go for one of my favorite Specialties Bar. That is a bar with a little something in it. I believe I would like to recommend the Dolfin Au Poivre Rose Bar.

Dolfin makes some really enjoyable bars with spice, one of the best being the Masala Bar, it kind of reminds me of Chai, but the Au Poivre Rose (Pink Peppercorn) is one that I really can't do without. I am not a big hot and spicy person, so this one is for me. The Pink Peppercorns are a little sweet and not too peppery. The 52% Dark Chocolate is the perfect match. It has a nice crunch that doesn't burn your mouth and has a lot of flavor.

So, if you are little skittish about spicy chocolates, but would really like to try one, this is one that you may want to look at. It has some heat and pepper, but a lot of flavor and not the annoying mouth burn. Dolfin Au Poivre Rose is a great choice.

Gettin' fresh at Bittersweet!

You've always known Bittersweet to be your destination for fine chocolate goodies and delicious drinks, but now you can come to us for freshly baked loaves of ciabatta bread! Berkeley's own 5th St. Bakery, our source for all our baked goodies, bakes these daily for all our stores and let me tell ya, they are awesome!

We include a slice of ciabatta with every bowl of soup we serve, so make sure to try us out when you're looking for a quick bite to eat. We definitely have the best deal for lunch in the entire complex!

Opportunity of a Lifetime!

Looking to make a little extra cash? Well we are

LOOKING FOR A SUBSTITUTE DELIVERY DRIVER

Our dear colleague Brok is getting married and we are looking to cover 7 shifts of his. If you, or anyone you know are looking to pick up some extra hours, please let me know. (Just be sure to check in with your shop manager, so you are not taking away from any barista responsibility and will not be going into any overtime)

The position originates from the Rockridge location and begins at 6:30 a.m. and goes until 11 or 12, depending on the workload of the day.


Shifts available are

Thurs. 3/5

Fri. 3/6

Mon 3/09

Tues. 3/10

Wed. 3/11

Th. 3/12

Fri 3/13


The wage is $11/hr.


Please let me know if you or anyone you know of may be interested!


Thanks!

David

david@bittersweetcafe.com

Have You Tried the Toffee?

One of the items that we sell, that I absolutely love is the Almond Toffee by Bellatrix Confections. Bellatrix Confections is a small company, just starting out, out of Hayward. I am happy to be helping a small company get off the ground, especially when their products are this good. Anya Wayne is the Chocolatier and Confectioner and she is doing some amazing things.

You may have tried their Four Pack of Truffles that we carried over Valentine's. We still have a couple of boxes in the store. I bought some to try and they are absolutely dreamy. So creamy and melt in your mouth, smooth. The DeVries Truffle is dark and rich with the right hint of bitterness to move you toward heaven and the Honey Almond Truffle is sweet with hint of crunch. When you eat them you know you have something special.

If you haven't tried their toffee, come in and try it out. It is hard to eat just one piece. We carry them in milk and dark chocolates and they are topped with a touch of Fleur de Sel.

This is my recommendation of the month, Bellatrix Almond Toffee.

Are you a fan?

Well, after much hard work, the Blog for Bittersweet Rockridge is up and running. Stop by and check it out.

Then be sure to stop by the Facebook Pages of both Danville and Rockridge and become a fan. Help us grow and become the top result for chocolate searches.

Thank you and have a great week.

Be sure to stay dry. :)

Did you hear the Amadei reference on 30 Rock?

If you were watching 30 Rock this week on NBC, as I was, you may have heard a reference to the "World's Most Expensive Chocolate" Now I don't know if this is true, but they mentioned the Amadei Porcelana 70% Dark Chocolate Bar. One thing I do know is that it is good.

Now we currently carry a couple of very good chocolates from Amadei, unfortunately not the Porcelana Bar. We do have the Chuao and Tavoletta dark bars, as well as the Tavoletta Milk Bar, which I think is the best milk that we carry. As for the Chuao, when doing a staff tasting all of the employees said, "Wow". It is one of those bars that you just like to savor, really rich and creamy with some great hints of berries.

Stop by and try Amadei if you haven't before, or come in and reaquaint yourself with it. You won't be disappointed.

Amano Chocolate

Those of you who may have watched Food Network this past Monday may have caught the "Unwrapped" episode where the chocolate manufacturer "Amano" was featured. If you were curious about this wonderful, American-made chocolate, we carry their Ocumare and their Madagascar bars for you to take home and enjoy!

Just a little tidbit-- the Amano Ocumare bar was voted "Best bar in America" by NPR!

New Soups and Bread from 5th Street Bakery

Now at Bittersweet Cafe's we have ciabatta loaves brought in fresh daily from 5th Street Bakery and brand new organic soups.

They have set up a schedule of fresh delivery daily of the soups, and here is the breakdown:

Monday: Chicken Picata with Fried Capers

Tuesday: Roast Cauliflower with Crumbled Blue Cheese*

Wednesday: Black Bean and Turkey Chili with Tortilla Strips and Creme Fraiche

Thursday: Carrot and Orange with Coriander Cream*

Friday: Grilled Escarole with White Bean and Smoked Bacon*
(vegetarian without the bacon garnish)

Saturday: Porcini Mushroom, Beef, and Farro with Fried Onions

Sunday: Potato, Celery Root, and Leek with Sundried Tomato and Olive Tapenade*

*Vegetarian

Enjoy!

Valentine's has arrived at Bittersweet!

We have just gotten in all of our beautiful gifts for that someone special in your life. We have some wonderful Spa Gift Packages with gift certificates from Burke Williams Spa and very indulgent chocolates, as well as the ever popular Crispy Pops and Truffle Heart Boxes.

Come by today,we are getting more products in as we speak, and pick out that perfect gift for the one that you love.

Sidewalk Sale This Weekend at the Rose Garden

This weekend February 6, 7, and 8th, the Rose Garden Shopping Center will be hosting a Sidewalk Sale. Come by and check out the sales and specials. We will have some of our dessert tasters out and specials of our own.

It is sure to be a lot of fun with some savings on the side.

See you this weekend!