CALIFORNIA SPIRIT XXIX

For the 29th consecutive year, renowned chefs from Los Angeles’ best restaurants

have prepared their finest culinary creations at California Spirit.

The event featured exquisite cuisine, premium California wines,

live entertainment, and a spectacular live and silent auction.

California Spirit is Southern California's largest gala fundraiser

benefiting the American Cancer Society and has raised more than

$15 million for the Society’s lifesaving research, education, prevention

and free patient services programs.

Grando Cioccolato participated as a gourmet purveyors, donating

chocolate bars, pearls, and grapevines.

Photos include;

Barbara Lazaroff - Founder

Sherry Lansing - Founder

DOMINIE - Luxury Unearthed

Event hosted by the Bel Air Hotel

Grando Cioccolato produced a replica of

DOMINIE - EVELYN evening bag.

As well as providing endless serving platters of

Grando Cioccolato Diamonds

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L.A. PHILHARMONIC BENEFIT BALL - Los Angeles, California

Each guest received a handmade Italian Chocolate Violin from Grando

Cioccolato that was music to their palates. The Italian Consul, along with

consuls from all over the world attended this event; which was hosted by

the beautiful and talented Italian actress Dina Morrone and her academy

award nominated beau. Kay Sidhu, this year's President of the Ball

reflected the elegance of the evening. Co-Chairs Mirella Ventress and

Francoise Balabanian's passion for music eminated throughout the event

making for a most memorable evening that was as musical as it was magical!

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL - Los Angeles, California

February 14th Valentines event.

Grando Cioccolato provided chocolate diamonds and rubies to the

children and their friends and family, along with celebrities who showed their

support to the Children at Children's Hospital. The children and celebrities

had the opportunity to select their chocolate of choice and wrap them in silk.

4th ANNUAL TASTE OF ITALY

Taste of Italy is Los Angeles’ premiere Italian Food and Wine event

featuring award-winning restaurants and wineries, with fantastic

entertainment in a spectacular setting.

SNAIDERO

Architectural Digest Event

at the Snaidero USA Kitchen Showroom.

CALIFORNIA SPIRIT XXVII

For the 28th consecutive year, renowned chefs from Los Angeles’

best restaurants have prepared their finest culinary creations at

California Spirit.

The event will will feature exquisite cuisine, premium California wines,

live entertainment, and a spectacular live and silent auction.

California Spirit is Southern California's largest gala fundraiser

benefiting the American Cancer Society and has raised

more than $14 million for the Society’s lifesaving research, education,

prevention, and free patient services programs.

SUNSTONE WINERY - Santa Barbara, California

Grando Cioccolato paired with Sunstone winery for an exclusive

Valentine's "Members Only" two day event. Nancy debuted her chocolate

grapevines and chocolate grapewines at this event. Stefano who spent his

summers at his cousin'svineyards in the Veneto Region of Italy paired

Sunstones port with our white chocolate which was a huge hit!

ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL - Los Angeles, California

Grando Cioccolato was honored to be invited to this special event honoring

the Italian film industry. Richard Harrison and his beautiful wife Francesca

came by to greet us while they had a chance to taste our authenticItalian

chocolates filled with amaretto, blood orange and limoncello! By the end of

the evening our serving plates were empty; while the Italians left behind

endless compliments while asking for more!

SIP SHOP SAMPLE

at SUMMERLAND WINERY

CELEBRATION OF THE HARVEST 2012

Santa Barbara Wine Association's Annual Harvest Festival

featuring approximately 100 wineries and food artisans