A Venetian Carnival, a Jelly Belly sculpture and gourmet chocolates! Oh my!
Candy Industry takes you into the French Pastry’s School For the Love of Chocolate event in Chicago, held Feb. 25.
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The theme for this year's show was Venetian Carnival -- several men and women in costumes patrolled the aisles offering confections and drinks to attendees. This cyclist provided white wine.
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The Jelly Belly Cloud Gate was a replica of Chicago's famous sculpture -- made with jelly beans. Here, the back features a rainbow reproduction of Chicago's iconic skyline.
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A chocolate dipped coconut roche with blood orange curd from B True Bakery, Chicago.
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A pile of salted caramel truffles created by Sarah Levy, Sarah's Pastries & Candies, 70 East Oak St., Chicago.
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Specialty toffee created by Sarah Levy, Sarah's Pastries & Candies, 70 East Oak St., Chicago.
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Two plates of macaroons -- red velvet and chocolate -- created by Sarah Levy, Sarah's Pastries & Candies, 70 East Oak St., Chicago.
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Sarah Levy poses with a cake created by her company, Sarah's Pastries & Candies, 70 East Oak St., Chicago.
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Artisan chocolates were the highlight of the event. These green truffles are curry infused chocolate, and were created by Norm D. Miller, of Normy's Confection Connection, Dayton, Ohio.
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Amy Hansen, of Amy's Candy Bar, 4704 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, poses with Kat Rojina of Good Stock Designs. Hansen, Rojina and Miller collaborated on the table.
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Carolos Persz of Nick's Fish Market created lobster bisque as a savory offering for the event.
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Carolos Persz of Nick's Fish Market, located inside Merchandise Mart, created lobster bisque and his restaurant served as a location for the after party.
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Several chefs brought more than just sweets -- Tim Graham of the Paris Club showcased these savory lamb meatballs.
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Tim Graham of the Paris Club poses in front of his lamb meatballs.
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A Venetian stilt walker provides chocolates and poise to the show.
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One of the highlights of this year's event, the annual fashion show, featured women and men wearing outfits made of chocolate, macaroons, and even wrappers.