The Craneway Pavilion’s first ever Chocolate & Beer Festival surpassed expectations. More than 1,000 guests streamed into the one-of-a-kind, historic, state-of-the-art Craneway venue Saturday afternoon to taste and compare chocolates and beers. Local chocolatiers and brewers offered their signature products with generous samples for all. People also loved the attendance prizes. One of Richmond’s policemen won a child’s backback that delighted his six-year-old son. Three local bands entertained the crowd and many couldn’t resist the urge to get up and dance!Take the "Best Chocolate and Beer" Poll
Many people stayed for dinner at BoilerHouse Restaurant which is at the opposite end of the hall, just a few steps away. Regular hours for www.boilerhouserestaurant.com are weekdays 11 am to 9 pm. Weekend brunch will restart in April, Easter Weekend.
You are invited to contact www.craneway.com to find out the Services offered for parties, office events, receptions or wedding at The Craneway Pavilion.
The Festival was a benefit for Saffron Strand, a non-profit that provides employment-based solutions for the homeless in Contra Costa County www.saffronstrand.org
A few comments from guests at the Chocolate & Beer Festival:
“My husband and I had an amazing day at the chocolate and beer festival held at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond. We drank exceptional stout beer perfectly paired with yummy dark chocolate. The Craneway is a wonderful space for events. We look forward to the next one! -- A. Dean (age 30)
“A fun affair with a terrifically well-behaved crowd. Well-managed event.” -- B. Levey (age 70)
“The Beer and Chocolate Festival at The Craneway Pavilion was wonderful! The beer and chocolate vendors were friendly and knowledgeable, the live music was fun and festive, and the venue itself was large, open and has the most beautiful view of any venue in the east bay!” – D. Meckfessel (age 50)
“The Chocolate and Beer Festival at the Craneway was excellent!” – F. Price (age 58)
“I had a blast at the Craneway. The pier on the waterfront is a spectacular location. The place is large enough to support a good crowd. The music was perfect, a nice combination of garage and retro with some indie rock. The crowd was eclectic, drawing young hipsters and a more refined cohort.” -- B. Bassett (age 35)
“A beautul space and location, a pleasure to be there. People of all ages mixed very nicely.” – K. Atkinson (age 57
“I was able to get to the festival yesterday afternoon with Kaya and Shima and we had a wonderful time dancing to tornado rider and tasting all kinds of chocolate (including real cacao beans)..The beer was great also…I prefer Drakes 1500 by far in the brew section. The kids loved the chocolate and the band was a riot.” – L. Dixon (age 50)
Take the "Best Chocolate and Beer" Poll
Chocolate Tasting Notes
Beer Tasting Notes
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