Next up - Spirits & Chocolate!

Thank you for all who attended last nights event! It was a great success and I'm sure a lot of fun.

Our next event is coming up this Sunday, December 14th from 7:30-9:00 PM. It is our Spirits & Chocolate: A Perfect Pair tasting and workshop. It also has limited seating, so please sign up now. This time Seneca Klassen is poised to talk about the joy of pairing spirits, like scotch and whiskey, with chocolate. I must say that I am new to this subject, but it really works for me.

Also, all that day we are running our charity event for the Athenian School Robotics Collective, where 15% of all proceeds by Athenian School Parents goes toward this great club. This year they are competing nationwide with their robot Chet VII. Go Team! We are very happy to help support this great group of kids.


Today soup is Split Pea with Ham.

Don't Forget This Thursday Chocolate 101!

Time is running out to sign up for Chocolate 101 with Seneca Klassen this Thurday, December 11th from 7-9 PM, spaces are filling up fast. It will be an evening of tasting and learning about all things chocolate. This will be a nice change from the fast paced holiday season.

Seneca is an owner of Bittersweet Cafe and our resident Chocolatier. You may be following his work on our Twitter blog. This is a great opportunity to learn from a man who knows chocolate and often travels to lecture about it. and if you have any questions about how to make chocolate or how we make our chocolate this is the perfect time to get those questions answered.

The fee is only $5 and you will receive a 15% off coupon to use in the store at your leisure. What a deal. Just call, email, or come in to sign up.


I am sorry to say that we are out of soup today until our delivery tomorrow.

Chocolate Ornaments Are Here!

What a unique and special gift, a chocolate ornament that can beautify your tree and you can enjoy eating instead of packing it away after the holidays. Bittersweet has two varieties to choose from.

One style of chocolate ornament is a dark chocolate ball covered in foil that comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns.

The other style is made to look like a light bulb from a strand of Christmas lights and are filled with chocolate covered sunflower seeds. These seeds are really yummy and colorful.

This is a gift that is a definite pleaser and conversation piece, something that most people have not seen. We have a limited supply, so please come down and pick out your favorite.


Today's soup is broccoli cheddar....

December Chocolate Bar Pick

I am going to go a little lighter for my chocolate bar pick for this month. Another of my favorites is from the French Chocolatier, Michel Cluizel, and his plantation Vila Gracinda bar from the island of Sao Tome in central Africa.

This 65% single origin dark bar is as smooth as you can get. Like most of Cluizel's chocolates, it is conched (ground) to a very fine nib that just melts in your mouth. This one lingers with hints of licorice, wood, and ripe tropical fruit, especially banana. This really is a great bar to savor and let sit on your tongue while you experience all the flavors.

If you are looking for chocolate to bake with all of the cluizel bars are a good choice. They can handle the heat a little more than some of the others, before burning and the quality is there to make your desserts special.

Come in and taste the Michel Cluizel "Vila Gracinda" 65% dar bar. I know you'll enjoy the experience.



Today's soup is Broccoli Cheddar.....mmmmmm

Dec. 20th - Coffee & Chocolate

Yet another amazing event this month.

Saturday, December 20th - 2-4PM "Coffee Cupping" with Ecco Caffe
The art of coffee cupping is not just for aficionados, but for coffee lovers of all walks of life. Similar to wine tasting, coffee cupping teaches the palette to appreciate coffee's body, substance, mouth feel, and subtle nuances. Andrew Barnett, owner of Ecco Caffe, and Drew Cattlin, coffee expert, will lead the event, giving you the opportunity to fully enjoy Ecco coffees with a chocolate pairing thrown in.

Come and join us for a unique experience.



Today's soup is Chicken Coconut Curry.......

Dec. 14th - A Very Big Day of Events!

Wow! This just in! December 14th will be a great day to come.

We will be having an all day charity event for the Athenian School Robotics Club. 15% of proceeds from Athenian School Parents will go toward helping the Robotics Club and Chet VII take the title at the Championships. Go Chet VII!

And this one you won't want to miss, from 7:30-9:00 we will be holding an after hours event. The store is closing slightly early to accommodate Spirits & Chocolate: A Perfect Pair, by Seneca Klassen. Ever wondered about how to pair wine with chocolate? Or if that single malt scotch would taste good with dark chocolate from Grenada? Pairing chocolate with spirits is a delightful way to entertain this Holiday season: Bring a friend and learn how with Seneca, our resident chocolate guru!

Sign up today, there are limited spaces available. Call, email, or come in to sign up!

See you at Bittersweet!

Holiday Coloring Contest On Now!

Our Thanksgiving Coloring Contest was so successful, that we have decided to have a holiday one as well. Bring your kids in and have them express themselves.

There are 3 pictures to choose from and our friendly Baristas would be happy to give you your favorite. Once again there are 3 categories; under age 5, 5-8, and 9-12. The prize is once again a $10 Gift Certificate for Bittersweet Cafe. The contest ends Christmas Eve and winners will be posted in the store on December 26th.

By the way, you can find the crayons hidden in the drawers of the tables, so you can always make your own drawing.

For the winners of the Thanksgiving Contest, the winners are posted in the store, so drop in and see if you or your child won.

Happy Coloring!

Don't Forget Your Frequent Buyer Card!

This holiday season is a great time to be a Bittersweet Frequent Buyer.

Not only do you get every 11th drink free, when making those holiday purchases you get advantages as well. For a $30 purchase or more you get 10% off and for purchases of $100 or more you receive 20% off.

What a deal!

Just ask your friendly barista for a card or present yours before your purchase.

Stop On By!

I am really looking forward to Family Game Night tonight from 6-8. It's going to be a lot of fun.

Also, we have Date Night next Wednesday Night from 6-8 PM and then on Thursday the 11th from 7-9 is Chocolate 101 with our own Chocolatier Seneca Klassen. Sign up now as spaces are going fast. There is a $5 fee for the tasting, but you will receive a 15% off coupon to use at your leisure.

Tomorrow night is the Rose Garden Shopping Center Holiday Shopping Night from 5-9 PM. You'll find some great deals.

There is a lot going on in the month of December here at Bittersweet Cafe, Danville. Just on the calendar is a Chocolate and Coffee Tasting with Ecco Caffe to be held on Saturday the 20th, from 2-4 PM. Andrew Barnett, the owner of Ecco Caffe, and Drew Cattlin, coffee expert, will be in attendance to answer your coffee questions tell you everything you would like to know about coffee.

Please put these events on your calendar and have a very chocolatey holiday season.

See you soon!


Today's soup is Chicken Coconut Curry.....

Family Game Night!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

This is a reminder of tomorrow night's Family Game Night from 6-8PM here at the Cafe, as part of our Mid-week Mayhem series. We will have Uno, Connect Four, Candyland, Monopoly Express, Clue, and more. Please come by for 10% off our Classic hot chocolate and some fun times.

I hope to see you here!


Today's soup is hearty beef and vegetable stew...