My Chocolate Valentine: A History, How-To & Tasting with Chef Stephen Chavez

Name: My Chocolate Valentine: A History, How-To & Tasting with Chef Stephen Chavez
Start: 2026-02-14T00:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-02-14T13:30:00-08:00
Location: 1020 E 4th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90013-2242, United States

Schedule

Sat Feb 14 2026 at 12:00 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

1020 E 4th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90013-2242, United States | Los Angeles, CA

Chocolate is more closely associated with the Feast of St. Valentine—and the modern spirit of romantic love—than any other confection, so there's no better time than Valentine's Day to discover its history, learn how to make it, and taste its variety, extending well beyond dark, milk, and white. On Saturday, February 14, join the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection & EatsDrinksTV in welcoming Chef Stephen Chavez, Senior Chef-Instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education's Los Angeles campus, to LA's Arts District for a history, how-to, and tasting of the food of the gods, the direct translation of the cacao tree's scientific name. After the program, taste examples of Stephen's handiwork, enjoy refreshments courtesy Melissa's Produce, and indulge in a classic chocolate cocktail!
GENERAL ADMISSION ONLY $10, PLUS FREE ENTRY with RSVP for ALL FOOD & DRINK PROFESSIONALS and MEDIA!
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ABOUT CHEF CHAVEZ
Chef Stephen Chavez has 20 years of industry and teaching experience, most recently as a technical product manager from BakeMark USA. Prior to that he was the bakery director and executive chef of Tierra Mia Coffee Company with 19 cafes in Southern and Northern California. He has been a pastry chef at Santa Anita Park and Caffe Opera and Bakery.
Chef Chavez was also a chef instructor for Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts for many years where he taught every class in both the baking and culinary programs (and many academic courses).
Chef Chavez holds an AOS degree in Culinary Arts and a BA in Culinary Management from Le Cordon Bleu. He joined the Institute of Culinary Education's Los Angeles campus in 2020.