Chocolate & I, New York

Chocolate & I, New York (CINY), a platform that encourages the exchange of innovative ideas and interests through the substance of chocolate, is about to start this Monday 2.8 with a series of events, tastings and art shows. They all have something in common: CHOCOLATE.

Chocolatiers will delight with creative pairings and personal stories. Chefs will blend chocolate with honey, olive oil, or cheese. Food experts will share their passion for artisanal, fairly produced, tasty and healthy food. Mixologists will enchant your palate with fresh infusions and surprising cocktails. Artists will excite your imagination with their most recent work revolving around the relationship and characteristics society attributes to chocolate and the way it affects us on a personal level.Visit 511 W.25th Street, West Chelsea (between 10th and 11th ave.) and discover the world of chocolate like you rarely see it!

Kick off your new week on Monday, 2.8 with two unique free events:

Chocolounge presented by Migration of Senses. Find room to savor hot chocolate, enjoy locally made delicacies, peruse books on chocolate, food and art, all in a cozy environment.
Where: Dark Chocolate Room, from 4pm to 6pm.

Art Exhibition presented by Migration of Senses
Join in for a showcase of recent works from both established and emerging artists revolving around the relationship and characteristics society attributes to chocolate and the way it affects us on a personal level. Artists include Elim Chen, Ema, C&T, Jason Krugman, Michelle Mayer, Carolina Vallejo, Asli Sevinc & Charnan Lewis.
Where: Milk & White Chocolate Rooms, from 4pm to 7pm.

To view the 2010 schedule of free and ticketed events, visit http://chocolateandi-newyork.com/events/.
All events are held at 511 W.25th Street, West Chelsea (between 10th and 11th ave.)