Most of us grew up thinking chocolate should always taste the same, but the world of craft chocolate is far from uniform. It is an industry built on vibrant, natural flavors, transparent ingredients, and a level of care that changes how you look at a chocolate bar forever. From the flavor, to ingredient choice, to sourcing, the difference is undeniable.  The Art of Flavor The primary goal of big-box chocolate brands is to create flavor uniformity…which usually turns out pretty average. They...

THIS WEEKEND (Nov 15-16) at the DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival, remember to bring a canned food item to the WGTS 91.9 booth to help support Food For Others, our local food bank. By participating in the food drive, you can enjoy a $2 discount off your admission ticket when purchasing at the door (one discount per ticket) and be entered into our prize drawing for a chance to win an exciting festival prize pack! The festival prize pack includes a DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival T Shirt and...

It’s official — after decades of hosting countless community events, trade shows, and festivals, the Dulles Expo Center will be closing its doors at the end of this year to make way for a new IKEA store. We were very disappointed to hear the news. For the past four years, the Expo Center has been home to the DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival, a place where thousands of people from across DC, Maryland, and Virginia have come together to sip, sample, and shop from hundreds of incredible small...