Seven Stars Resort copped the overall title at this year’s staging of the Salvation Army’s Chocolate Lovers Showcase held at the Palms Resort in Providenciales on Saturday February 2, with two categories up for grabs – Sweet and Savory.
The event, which is in its 14th year, saw many resorts and restaurants across Providenciales presenting their best chocolate-based creations, which were judged by the scores of patrons who attended the event. The winners were decided on a ‘People’s Choice’ basis.
An elated Damion Carter, Executive Chef at Seven Stars Resort, told NewslineTCI that the ‘Sweet’ presentation was a Chocolate Dome, with its recipe being chocolate as its main ingredient, comprised of, other things Banana and a boost of Vanilla.
Carter explained that for the Savory they presented a Braised Oxtail Slider, pointing out that for the slider they used a Chocolate Brioche Burger Bun.
Pelican Bay Restaurant took the second-place title in the Savory Category, while Como Parrot Cay, who lost to Seven Stars by a single point was second in the Sweet division.
For her part, Leslie Foss, Executive Member of the Salvation Army TCI Board said she was elated at the excitement that the event continues to generate. She said the chefs from all the resorts once again, blew their creations out of the park.
Foss pointed out that the proceeds from the event will go towards the Salvation Army’s Schools Lunch Programme.
Last year organizers say was the best Chocolate Lovers Showcase event so far, in terms of fundraising, pointing out that approximately $53,000 was raised. Hopefully this year comes close or even exceeds that amount.
