Experiences in Chocolate Decadence

Chocolate bar-shaped benches, interactive exhibits and yummy treats reflect the alluring theme running rampant throughout the museum. Learn about the artful technique of dipping candies by hand, or play a game that tests your skill at packing a box of goodies. A scavenger hunt leads to a flavorful conclusion.

This early February tribute to sweets turns Downtown Glendale into a chocoholic’s paradise. Purveyors entice attendees with such sinful snippets as bacon, macaroons and funnel cakes, all drizzled with the namesake ingredient, and the event includes live music and wine pairings.

Have your cake and eat it, too, at the AAA Four Diamond lodging’s spa, where chocolaty indulgences don’t necessarily translate to added calories. How about a fondue body wrap or a whipped cocoa bath? Or, perhaps an invigorating chocolate sugar scrub that leaves your skin silky smooth? Sample the goods by attending the town’s Chocolate Covered February, a month-long event featuring luscious chocolate desserts, themed meals, truffle-making classes and more.

For bonbons with some extra oomph, swing by Rebecca Ruth for chocolates enhanced with tasty liquors. These folks are the official inventors of Kentucky bourbon balls, but you also can choose from confections flavored with Irish coffee, cognac, mint julep, and rum. Take the tour to view the antique candy furnace and production line — after this brief educational journey, complimentary samples await.

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