Two iconic chefs' personalities combine to create Good & Evil Chocolate Bar now available for sale exclusively through Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma announced today the exclusive launch of a chocolate
collaboration between Eric Ripert and Anthony Bourdain called the Good &
Evil Chocolate Bar. Inspired by the friendship and personalities of Eric
Ripert and Anthony Bourdain, the chocolate has been crafted in the
traditional European style by Master Chocolatier Christopher Curtin of Éclat
Chocolate using Fair Trade organic cacao beans. The bar is
distinguished by its velvety smoothness and intensely complex flavor
that combines the pleasures of "good" food with the heavenly "evil" of
pure indulgence.
“We are proud to be working with these guys and to be the exclusive
retailer of their sinfully delicious chocolate,” said Janet Hayes,
President of Williams-Sonoma. "Anthony and Eric partnering on this
product is incredibly exciting as we know it will be well received by
fans of both chefs and chocolate lovers alike.”
Anthony Bourdain commented, “A little guilt, in appropriate amounts, can
only make one's simple pleasures better. This bar contains the perfect
blend of good ingredients and evil intent. Enjoy it at your peril.
You'll be back for more.”
“Unlike Anthony, I don’t believe in guilty pleasures,” added Eric
Ripert. “I see no evil, hear no evil, taste no evil! The distinctive
flavors and sense of umami will make you savor every piece. It’s pure
pleasure.”
The Good & Evil Chocolate Bar is comprised of 72% premium cacao, pairs
beautifully with red wine, coffee or espresso and is available for sale
both in stores and online at Williams-Sonoma.
To celebrate the Good and Evil Chocolate Bar launch, Anthony and Eric
will be making an appearance at the Williams-Sonoma Columbus Circle
store in New York on December 2nd at 5:00pm to sign chocolate
bars and cookbooks for fans. Customers can purchase chocolate bars as
well as a copy of Anthony and Eric’s latest cookbooks in advance by
visiting: https://wscolumbuscircle-bourdainripert.eventbrite.com.
About Williams-Sonoma
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has been bringing people together around food. A member of
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) portfolio of brands, Williams-Sonoma
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classes led by professional chefs. A comprehensive gift
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