Chocolate Fantasy: The Chocolatiers
A Benefit Gala for the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation
2013 Chocolatier Information
For chocolatiers interested in the 2013 event, the 2013 Rules and Contract are now available.
2012 Winners
Please check the photo gallery for pictures of the 2012 sculptures.
The Chocolatiers
Magnificent chocolate creations by some of New Mexico's finest chefs will highlight the evening! The Chocolate Invitational Competition is the focus of the gala fundraiser benefiting the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation. Guests will be amazed by the incredible, artistic chocolate creations and savor the mouth-watering chocolate morsels offered by some of the finest chefs in New Mexico! In past years, the talented chefs created extravagant chocolate fantasies you had to see to believe! This is a culinary competition judged by a panel of recognized food professionals.
2012's chocolatiers included:
| Business | Chef/Chocolatier |
|---|---|
| Sponsors: Hala Toubbeh, MD & Michael Toubbeh, MD | Adrienne Toubbeh, Kris Mills |
| Sandia Resort and Casino | Philipe David, Ashley Briand, Meghan Saavedra |
| Los Poblanos Inn and Organic Farm | Heather Guay, Ana Dennis, Amity Palmer |
| Tango Cafe | Tammy Oberst, Christopher Montoya, Barclay Thompson |
| Navajo Technical College Culinary Arts | Warren Reid, Terri Ami |
| Cool Water Fusion Restaurant | Glenn Williams |
| Hyatt Regency Albuquerque | Patrick Mohn/Ellen Hibbett, & Nick Fazio |
| Hyatt Tamaya Resort & Spa | Charity Teague |
| Hard Rock Casino | Charles Guiswite/Casey Trent |
| Vernon's Steakhouse | Melanie V. Sanchez, Casey Engleman |
| "Luminaria" Inn and Spa at Loretto | Andrea Clover |
| Opell Creations Sponsored by US Bank | Kimberly Opell |
| Le Paris French Bakery | Aude Laau |
| NMSU School of HRTM | Patrick Abalos, Joseph Lynch Zack Jones |
| The Curious Kumquat | Rob Connoley, Adam Arrey |
