The local chocolate shop, Monsoon Chocolate, has won honors in the past and now they’re once again in the running to win again at this year’s Good Food Awards. The awards recognize American food and beverage producers who demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and culinary excellence.
Monsoon Chocolate is nominated in three different categories: Snacks, Chocolate, and Confections.
Snacks Category
In the Snacks category, their Coconut Macaroons Covered in Dark Chocolate got the nod. These bite-sized delights are gluten-free, made with organic coconut, draped in a dark chocolate blend, and then sprinkled with toasted coconut.
Chocolate Category
The Sonoran Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Bar is nominated in the Chocolate category. The unrefined, solar-dried sea salt that garnishes this chocolate bar is rich in minerals and trace elements, giving it a distinctive depth of flavor and pleasing texture. Harvested from a remote and pristine estuary where the Sonoran Desert meets the Sea of Cortez, the salt bears traces of its journey down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.
Confections Category
The final nomination is the Reposado Sweet Orange Margarita Bon Bon, which is named after the Rincon Mountains to the east of our factory, this collection features agave-based spirits and flavors characteristic of our region.
The Good Food Awards Ceremony is happening on April 29 from 5 – 8 p.m. in Portland, Oregon. Usually, more than 2,000 entries from all 50 states are submitted each year and just a few come out on top.
With their commitment to ethical sourcing, outstanding foods, the use of local ingredients, partnerships they built, and warm, knowledgeable service, Monsoon Chocolate Café + Market is the very essence of Tucson’s culinary scene. Read our September 2023 article, “Monsoon Chocolate is a Chocolate Lover’s Paradise.”
Monsoon Chocolate Café + Market is located at 3630 E. Fort Lowell Rd. The original location can be found at 234 E. 22nd St. For more information, visit monsoonchocolate.com and follow Monsoon Chocolate on Instagram.
