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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust invites you to spend an indulgent night in the Ultimate Chocolate Fantasy. The Chocolate Bar returns to the Benedum Center on Saturday, November 12 with a VIP Dinner from 6-7:30 p.m. and the main event from 8-10:30 p.m. Held in the exquisite lobby of the Benedum, in the heart of the Cultural District, The Chocolate Bar will feature decadent chocolate-inspired sweet treats and desserts, including luscious chocolate ganache, satisfying milkshakes, and savory chocolate-infused offerings from Pittsburgh’s finest chocolatiers and participating restaurants.

VIP DINNER - 6:00 PM*

Enjoy and extended evening of chocolate surprises with a VIP package. The VIP experience will include:

• An exquisite menu paired with Toffee Taboo and prepared by All in Good Taste productions
• Exclusive entertainment by Check Your Bucket
• Early access to the main event

*The VIP dinner includes access to all general admission activities

GENERAL ADMISSION - 8:00 PM

Satisfy your appetite with a general admission ticket to our sinful soiree! Your general admission ticket includes:

• A drink ticket for one complimentary cocktail, with cash bar to follow
• Opportunity to sample chocolate offerings from our restaurant and pastry partners
• Entertainment including a drag queen photo booth by Richard Parsakian, Boilermaker Jazz Band, and DJ SMI

Discounted ticket pricing for this event is available to members of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Make a donation of $50 or more to become a member and receive great benefits! Learn more about membership at TrustArts.org/Support

Member ticket pricing for the Chocolate Bar: $65 general admission / $200 VIP Dinner.

We are excited to work with the following restaurants and chocolatiers:

A519 Chocolate

Spiced Dark Chocolate Ganache & Classic Soft Carmel Truffles

Braddock’s Rebellion at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel

Mississippi Mud Pie with Marshmallow Cream

Burn by Rocky Patel

White Chocolate Martini Fountain, A Chocolate Non Alcoholic Fountain and Milk Chocolate Covered Bacon with Sea Salt

Chef Claudy Pierre Eminent Hospitality

Chicken Mole

Churn Homemade Ice Cream and Coffee

Homemade Ice Cream

Con Alma

Ko Ko Remix Signature Cocktail

Eddie Merlot’s

Chili & Cocoa Rubbed Tenderloin with Chocolate Red Bean Chili

Emerson’s

Chocolate pepper bombs

Forma Pasta

Chocolate Raviolis with Lemon Ricotta filling

Jenny Lee Bakery

Jenny Lee Bakery Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Jenny Lee Swirl Bread

La Gourmandine

Moelleux au Chocolat, Pain au Chocolat, Orange & Chocolate Macarons, Chocolate Madeleines, Mini Opera

LUX Chocolates

Bon Bons & More

Nosh & Curd

Artisanal Grazing Table

Over Eden and the Brick Shop TRYP Hotel

Short Ribs with Dark Chocolate & Blackberries

Sabatello’s Bakery

Black Forest Mini Cheesecakes

Sarris Chocolates

Chocolate Meltaways & Chocolate Pretzels

Tabbara Chocolates

Pecan Pie Bon Bons, Gianduja Gold Bon Bons, and Coriander Bon Bons

The Capital Grille

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Milk Shake Factory

Dipped Chocolates, Liege Waffles, Crispy Marshmallow Bars, Dipped Smores, Dipped Oreos

Toffee Taboo

Toffee Taboo

Must be at least 21 years old to attend. Please bring proper ID. Children are not permitted.