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December 1, 2024,
We all have our favorite chocolate stories. Sometimes we forget them, until the Holiday Season, and out comes the sugary tales.
Chocolate just tastes so great. As candy, hot chocolate, cake and hot fudge sundaes, just for starters. Especially for women.
The informative group at pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov explain, “Several studies have shown that men report more craving for savory foods (e.g., meat, fish, eggs), whereas women report more craving for sweet foods (e.g., chocolate, pastries, ice cream).
There are so many companies that wonderfully service those chocolate needs and one legendary company that stands out is Ghirardelli of San Francisco. Living in Nor Cal, we should know.
Are you familiar with this legendary chocolate making extraordinaire?
The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is an American confectioner, wholly owned by Swiss confectioner Lindt & Sprüngli.
About the name.
The company was founded by and is named after Italian chocolatier Domenico Ghirardelli, who, after working in South America, moved to California. The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company was incorporated in 1852, and is the third-oldest chocolate company in the US, after Baker’s Chocolate and Whitman’s.
Now, for a little bit of history.
In 1849, Ghirardelli received news of the gold strike at Sutter’s Mill and sailed to California. After doing some prospecting, Ghirardelli opened a general store in Stockton, California, offering supplies and confections to fellow miners. Ghirardelli’s tent-based store was one of the first shops set up in the area.
Fortune goes to the adventurous risk takers and the brave.
They are a great company with a purpose. Let’s visit their home.
At ghirardelli.com they inspire, “Our purpose gives our company meaning and inspires everything we do. We collaborate, innovate, and grow together as we bring the joy of Ghirardelli chocolate to new people and new places. All of us take great pride in our welcoming and vibrant culture and in the personal impact we make on our business and in our communities.”
Outstanding.
You really should visit their website. We thought we knew chocolate, but the delicious variety they offer is mind boggling.
So, in the past, when you think of incredible chocolate, you think of Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. Guess what? History in the making, they have expanded to Southern California.
Warm chocolate by the ocean.
Extra, extra, read all about it.
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company Announces Grand Opening of First Santa Monica Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop
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Nov 19, 2024, 09:03 ET
First 100 guests who attend the Grand Opening on November 20 will receive a FREE Ghirardelli World Famous Hot Fudge Sundae
SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company announced it will open its first Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop in Santa Monica, CA on Wednesday, November 20. The new shop is located at 1541 Ocean Ave, Suite 105, adjacent to the famed Santa Monica Pier. An official Grand Opening will take place at 1:00 pm PST. The public is welcome to attend and witness the ceremonial ribbon cutting led by Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock and Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce CEO Judy Kruger. The first 100 people to enter the shop will receive a FREE Ghirardelli World Famous Hot Fudge Sundae.
“At Ghirardelli, we are proud to be from California. As such, each shop we open in our home state is extra special,” said Lacey Zane, Vice President, Restaurant & Retail and Ecommerce, at Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. “When considering the location for our newest shop, it only made sense to marry two Golden State staples – the beautiful Santa Monica waterfront and delicious Ghirardelli Hot Fudge Sundaes. We are always dedicated to Making Life a Bite Better and we’re happy that Santa Monica now gets a taste.”
At the 3,900 square foot Santa Monica shop guests can expect an immersive experience tailormade for chocolate lovers, including:
- Over 13 different sundae varieties on the menu, such as Ghirardelli’s World-Famous Hot Fudge Sundae, made with handmade Milk Chocolate Hot Fudge, two scoops of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chopped and toasted almonds, a maraschino cherry, and a Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Caramel SQUARE– now available in a new mini size!
- A Pick & Mix space, where guests can customize a take-home selection of 20 flavors of Ghirardelli’s delectable chocolate SQUARES – including classics like Milk Chocolate Caramel and Dark Chocolate Raspberry SQUARES, or rotating seasonal favorites like beloved Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark SQUARES
- Additional fountain and bakery favorites like milkshakes, hot chocolate, coffee, brownies, cookies, and chocolate covered strawberries
- Indoor and outdoor seating options to enjoy the year-round beachfront sunshine
- The shop also pays homage to the brand’s foundational San Francisco history through a replica of the classic Ghirardelli marquee sign
“As a world-renowned tourist destination and retail center, Santa Monica has long been a fixture of the Los Angeles area’s bustling tourism industry,” said Judy Kruger, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce CEO. “We’re thrilled to be welcoming such an iconic California business to our community. Ghirardelli is making life in our waterfront city even sweeter!”
Since 1852, Ghirardelli has been a cherished California brand. The new Santa Monica shop marks the chocolatier’s thirteenth California brick and mortar location—with other Southern California locations in Hollywood, San Diego and Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim—and eighteenth location nationwide. This summer, Ghirardelli opened a shop in the Empire State Building, the brand’s first in New York City. The Original Chocolate & Ice Cream shop opened in 1966 and is located at San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square.
To help plan your next Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop visit go to www.ghirardelli.com/stores/santa-monica. To stay up to date on the latest Ghirardelli news you can follow @Ghirardelli on social media and to order chocolate straight to your door, visit www.ghirardelli.com!
About The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Ghirardelli is passionate about quality bean to bar chocolate and all the ways its fans enjoy it. Founded in San Francisco in 1852, the company takes pride in producing premium chocolate products with the highest quality ingredients. Ghirardelli is one of the few large-scale U.S. chocolate companies that controls the entire manufacturing process, from cocoa bean sourcing and production to finished product. This approach, combined with Ghirardelli’s proprietary bean blend and unique methods of roasting and processing, ensures customers are rewarded with the highest quality and richest products. Ghirardelli makes life a bite better! For more information, visit https://www.ghirardelli.com/about-ghirardelli.
SOURCE Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
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