The 18th Annual Chocolate Affair 2009

On February 5th, 2009. The Annual Chocolate Affair will be held at the South Club Lounge of M&T Bank Stadium.

The Chocolate Affair is a unique collection of over 50 of Baltimore's chocolatiers, caterers, and restaurants. The event generally draws up to over 1,600 guests, and includes; silent and live auctions, live music, beauty and relaxation services, culinary demonstrations, and celebrity guests.

This is event is one of Baltimore's largest fundraisers for charity. With a focus towards Health-care for the Homeless.

This year the highlight guests will be Jill Snyder, a former contestant of Top Chef. Also to join will be Daniel Wilcox, the Baltimore Ravens tight end. And to bring in the music will be Maysa Leak, Baltimore's acclaimed Jazz Singer.

Not only will there be everything to eat all things sweet, there will also be contests and competitions. This year judges include the notable following.

Chef Jan Bandula, C.M.P.C.
Senior Pastry Chef Instructor
Baltimore International College
School of Culinary Arts

Monyka Berrocosa
Food and Wine Educator, Author,
Founder of The Women’s Wine & Dine®
& CEO, MyCity4Her, Inc.

Chef Shirley Coleman, C.E.C.
Chef Instructor
Baltimore International College
School of Culinary Arts

Kerry Dunnington
Cookbook Author
Menu and Recipe Developer
Food Columnist, Public Speaker
Traveling Culinary Demonstrator

Lars Rusins
Founder
Baltimore Foodies

Randi Rom
Writer
Food Service Monthly


Chef Fred Parmentar, C.E.C.
Chef Instructor
Baltimore International College
School of Culinary Arts

Chef Susan Notter, C.E.C.
Chef Instructor
Baltimore International College
School of Culinary Arts


Steve Rouse
Radio & TV Personality

Tom Kiefaber
Owner of The Historic Senator Theatre &
Rotunda Cinematheque