About This Event:
Have you ever wondered what sets a $1 chocolate bar apart from a $15 craft chocolate bar? How to taste chocolate properly? Why does its flavor vary so much depending on its origin? 🍫
Find the answers to these questions and more at an exclusive Valentine’s Day Chocolate Tasting at Lululemon Mall of America. Guided by Chocolate Sommelier Shela Usadi, you’ll dive into the captivating world of craft chocolate in this one-of-a-kind experience.
Featuring hand-selected creations from local expert bean-to-bar chocolate maker CaroBeans, this event is perfect for couples, friends, or anyone who loves chocolate. Learn, savor, and indulge in an evening of education, flavor exploration, and connection.
What’s Included:
- Light bites and beverages
- A guided chocolate-tasting experience
- 5 craft chocolate samples
- A Q&A session with the chocolate maker, Carobeans
- A CaroBeans pop-up chocolate shop
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now for this special experience!
Important Info:
Mats, towels and equipment provided for in-class use courtesy of lululemon Mall of America. Fully stocked locker rooms with showers available for use during events.
Check-in is open 15 minutes prior to class start time. Studio is located in the back of the store next to our Fuel Space Cafe. Event guests can enjoy 20% of their purchase at Fuel Space Cafe during an event.
Parking: lululemon Mall of America is located near the West Main Mall Entrance on the 1st level. Most convenient parking is in the WEST RAMP between Nordstrom’s and Macy’s.
About Shela:
Shela Usadi is a Twin Cities-based, IICCT-certified chocolate taster, blogger, and reviewer with a passion for ethical and sustainable craft chocolate. She travels to cacao farms, chocolate factories, and festivals around the world to discover and share the finest chocolates. Through her blog and Instagram, Shela provides honest, unbiased reviews to help chocolate enthusiasts make informed choices. In her spare time, she enjoys reading fantasy and science fiction books, drawing and painting, attending yoga classes, and playing with her cats.
Website: shelachocodiary.com
Instagram: @shelachocodiary
About Carobeans
Carobeans is a Minneapolis-based small-batch, bean-to-bar chocolate maker founded by Caroline Houghton. Initially a chocolate-focused pastry business, Carobeans was born out of Caroline’s frustration with the lack of ethically sourced chocolate options. She now creates her own, using traceable cacao sourced directly from farms or co-ops, focusing on clean, organic ingredients. Most bars feature just three ingredients—cacao, sugar, and cocoa butter—and are entirely nut-free. Outside of chocolate-making, Caroline enjoys time with her two kids, gardening with her backyard chickens, and reading fantasy and romance novels.
Website: https://carobeans.square.site/
