Published on 10/25/22

Valrhona at the Ritz Carlton

Thank you for joining us at the
2022 MINA AND FULL SERVICE OWNERS CONFERENCE
At the Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C.
Monday, November 7, 2022

Valrhona is excited and proud to continue our long-term culinary partnership with the Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C.

Valhrona has spent a century establishing itself as a premium product in a competitive marketplace. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of its operations; The Ritz-Carlton Monday, November 7th event showcases Valrhona as a recognized as an ethical organization committed to responsibly producing chocolate, respecting both local communities and the environment in its product creation.

 

Washington DC Ritz Calrton Logo

 

Valrhona Grand Cru Dessert Pairings

By Chef Patricia Serryburton

MANJARI BAR WITH RASPBERRY BITS paired with RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE RELIGIEUSE
Valrhona Chocolate: MANJARI 64%, Single Origin Madagascar
MANJARI unleashes the fresh, tangy notes of red berries, with a delicate finish recalling toasted nuts and dried fruit.

Valrhona 100 Years Commitment Circle

KOMUNTU BAR WITH COCOA NIBS paired with DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MARTINI
Valrhona Chocolate: KOMUNTU 80%, a blend of all 15 of our origins.
Our whole supply chain has helped create Komuntu 80%’s flavor. Valrhona’s 100-year anniversary couverture tells the story of all the people we have met around the world. The blend of cocoas has a singular aromatic character, with a powerful bitter woody flavor underpinned with notes of toasted nibs.

CARAMÉLIA BAR WITH TOASTED HAZELNUT CRUMBS paired with CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TART
Valrhona Chocolate: CARAMELIA 36%
One of Valrhona’s Gourmet creations, CARAMÉLIA uses real dairy-based caramel, resulting in a particularly silky smooth milk chocolate with clear cocoa notes and vibrant hints of salted butter caramel.

PASSION FRUIT BAR paired with PASSION FRUIT POT DE CRÈME
Valrhona Chocolate: PASSION FRUIT INSPIRATION
A fruit couverture created with a subtle blend of cocoa butter, sugar and freeze dried passion fruit. Sweet and gourmet with a touch of tropical tanginess. Contains no artificial color or flavor.

OPALYS BARS paired with WHITE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE MELT
Valrhona Chocolate: OPALYS 33%
One of Valrhona’s Gourmet creations, OPALYS is a white chocolate with a delicate and pure color, creamy flavor and only the subtlest hint of sweetness. It has harmonious aromas of fresh milk and real vanilla and has a perfect balance of cocoa butter, sugar and milk.