05 December 2016 — Philippine cacao is poised for a breakthrough in New York, as the Filipino-American community, led by Consul General Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega, welcomed Ms. Raquel Choa of The Chocolate Chamber (TCC), a boutique and café chain from Cebu and Ralfe Gourmet Chocolates, who conducted a cacao-making and chocolate tasting presentation at the Philippine Center New York Lobby-Gallery on November 28.

The event was attended by the press, community members, and the business sector.   

During the event, Ms. Choa, touted as the Chocolate Queen of Cebu, presented unique artisanal chocolate creations and wowed the crowd with her latest creation, the cacao de bola, which is used for garnishing any kind of dish including noodles, pasta, charcuterie, and desserts for a sweet and savory flavor.  

On December 6, TCC will participate at a chocolate tasting fair entitled “Le Salon Du Chocolat” at the United Nations Lobby, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  The Arab Ladies Club to the United Nations (ALUN) and the United Nations African Ambassadors Spouses Group (UNAASG), in celebration of the holiday season 2016, invited 21 Consulates General/ Missions to Le Salon Du Chocolat.

The event promises to bring the best chocolate products and brands from around the world for the chocolate tasting.  The event is expected to attract a sizeable crowd of traders and buyers based in New York as well as the diplomatic corps and officials of the United Nations.

The Philippine Consulate General will also be presenting other popular kinds Philippine chocolate including the award-winning Malagos Chocolate of Davao at the event. END