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All are cordially invited to come to the eagerly awaited, family-oriented Mill Street Chocolate Festival on Saturday February 17th from noon to 5 p.m.
Chocolate lovers will just melt at this “choc” full of fun celebration!
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The picturesque scenery of historic Bristol on the Delaware, truly a geographic gem, enchants everyone. The remarkably interesting history astounds everyone, and the charming, eclectic cuisine restaurants that overlook the Delaware continually entice everyone.
They are all quite wonderful, but it’s the people who make it so very special. It’s all about connections. Traditions connect the community. You’ll feel it at every corner.
And now….. now there’s CHOCOLATE! What’s not to like?
Think chocolate samples, chocolate menu items, and sheer chocolate joy for the entire family!
Yup! Hard to believe, but it is February already.
So what food is delicious, romantic, and even good for you, too?
It just so happens to be that chocolate has a host of health benefits as it contains high levels of antioxidants.
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Bristol Borough: Raising the Bar, the merchants and professionals are once again hosting a unique, blissful opportunity for chocolate aficionados to enjoy decadent, premium chocolate treats along with their stroll throughout the downtown businesses.
“The Raising the Bar Chocolate festival, by design, falls midway between the Borough’s Tree Lighting and the first of the Spring Sunday Stroll events. It’s a fun, feel-good day suitable for the whole family to escape the winter doldrums.
In addition to the twenty-three businesses that will be giving out chocolate to ticket holders, all of the bars and restaurants in the Mill Street district will be offering discounted chocolate drink and dessert specials,” shared local author Bill Pezza, the president of Bristol Borough: Raising the Bar.
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Come to Mill Street for this chocolate-filled day and enjoy the unique taste of gourmet sweets and indulge in delicious treats.
The festival attendees get to enjoy the treats by purchasing a ticket, and the Mill Street Chocolate Festival tickets have been sold out once again. Ticket holders may have them stamped at each participating business location for a chance to win cash prizes.
Customers may vote for their favorite chocolate stop and Raising the Bar will provide the $200 grand price for the “people’s choice award”.
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Carmella McGonegal from Advisors Mortgage Group and Kevin Donlon of Opus Elite Real Estate are providing the $200 lottery cash prize.
Return all ticket cards to Karla Sloan, Raising the Bar Board Member at her Bristol Antiques Market, 329 Mill Street, between 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to be included in the drawing.
Most restaurants and shoppes will also offer unique chocolate related menu specials, chocolate pairing with other foods, and showcase their delectable confection concoctions for all to enjoy.
Here are a few of the local businesses’ innovative ideas for this dipped in chocolate fest:
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*Mignoni Jewelry & Gifts 200 Mill Street
Owners Carol Mignoni Ferguson and Rosemarie Mignoni Szczucki promise a chocolate diamond treat made by a local chocolatier, a chocolate “estimate” contest, and real chocolate “diamond” jewelry as well.
*Another Time Antiques 301 Mill Street
Rich Vallejo is generously offering supremely delicious selections of award-winning Asher fine chocolates in his shop.
*Papa’s Pretzel Place 302 Mill Street
Owner Michael Beck welcomes guests to savor a variety of his classic, warm and oh-so-tasty handmade sweet gourmet soft pretzels dipped in chocolate.
*Canal’s End Antiques 327 Mill Street
Proprietor, Susan I. Rachlin will have samples of chocolate wine.
*Awesome Little Cupcakes 400 Market Street
Per manager Ryan, there will be a selection of chocolate macaroons available.
Historic Bristol on the Delaware has been a site of recreation venues for the people of the area for centuries. There are a plethora of LAND & WATER plusses in attending an annual event in this beautiful riverside town.
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Don’t be choco-LATE….. Wake me up before you “cocoa”!
FREE PARKING is available in the Bristol Municipal Lot, behind Mill Street.
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