Choco-Logo presents wine and chocolate tasting event to benefit cancer research and patient care

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 3, 2010

Buffalo, NY – Dan Johnson, owner and chocolatier of Choco-Logo Confectionery Design is inviting sweethearts with a sweet tooth to tour the downtown factory and pair white and red wines with premium handmade chocolates for Valentine's Day. “A Perfect Pair” Wine and Chocolate Pairing event benefits The Paint Box Project at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

On Saturday, February 13th, factory tours with samples will be conducted followed by a wine and chocolate pairing. Dan will also lead a lively discussion of gourmet chocolate-making techniques and trends. Tours begin at 5:30pm and run every 45 minutes until 8pm.  A Friday, January 12th event will open up if needed.

Timed tickets are available for $15 each by calling 716-855-3500, or stopping in the downtown store at 141 Broadway (between Elm and Michigan). Space is limited. All proceeds from ticket sales and 10% of all retail sales during the event will benefit Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

The retail store will be stocked with Valentine's treats: Truffles, famous Salty Turtles, Nutcorn and beautifully packaged assortments.

Choco-Logo Confectionery Design is downtown Buffalo's only gourmet chocolate factory and store. We specialize in corporate gifts, custom logo chocolate, and private label products for Bloomingdale's and other fine retailers nationwide.

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, founded in 1898, is the nation’s first cancer research, treatment and education center. The Institute was one of the first cancer centers in the country to be named a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and remains the only facility with this designation in Upstate New York. RPCI is a member of the prestigious National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation’s leading cancer centers; maintains affiliate sites; and is a partner in national and international collaborative programs. For more information, visit RPCI’s website at www.roswellpark.org, call 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or e-mail askrpci@roswellpark.org.  

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