Posted by Foobooz on 1st September 2009

Philadelphia has a rich history as a chocolate town and it continues to this day with the likes of Marcie Turney’s Marcie Blaine chocolates made at Verde on South 13th Street. Italian transplant Fabio Scarpelli’s Golosa is turning out Italian chocolates in Bella Vista. Former Le Bec-Fin pastry chef Antoine Amrani has his own chocolate factory in East Norriton. Even Max Brenner has come to town with his Chocolate by the Bald Man.
Chocolate City [Philadelphia Inquirer]
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Posted by Foobooz on 7th April 2009
Golosa just got a new shipment of chocolates in from Italy’s “Best Artisanal Chocolatier,” Andrea Bianchini of Florence, Italy so they can’t help but host a chocolate tasting event. And to make it a little different, Golosa is pairing the chocolates with a complimentary beer or dark aged rum. The event is next Wednedsay, April 15th and runs from 6 to 10pm. Reservations are recommmended.
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Posted by Foobooz on 7th August 2008

Hey, Queen Villagers and Bella Vistaners strolling home from work and looking for a sweet treat.
Golosa at 6th and Catharine has a Tuesday through Friday happy hour where they offer five or so chocolate shakes for just $3.50.
Hurry in though, Golosa is closed for vacation starting August 10th.
Golosa [Official Site]
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