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Looking for a partner in New York City
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Pectin
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Weekend Event at someone's business
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Daniel Herskovic replied to Andre Costa's discussion Looking for a partner in New York City"Brad,
I have read many of your posts on this forum and this one might very well be the best and most inspiring."
beth k bongar replied to Andre Costa's discussion Looking for a partner in New York City" Are you still looking for a chocolate partner?Please email me if you are ?
beth bongar
bkbongar@gmail.com"
Ruth Atkinson Kendrick replied to Andre Costa's discussion Looking for a partner in New York City"Well said. Couldn't agree more!
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Keshya B. replied to Andre Costa's discussion Looking for a partner in New York City"Thabk you Brad. Your encouragement has gave me a new perceptive of where to start and move forward."
Brad Churchill replied to Andre Costa's discussion Looking for a partner in New York City"Seeing as someone asked, here's my opinion for what it's worth:
1. There is no such work as "Can't", as in "I can't do it alone...". Men have walked on the moon. In all likelihood someone in…"
Keshya B. replied to Andre Costa's discussion Looking for a partner in New York City"Hi Brad,
I 'm interested in your candid opinion in regards to opening a chocolate company. I'm also recent graduate Ecole Chocolat I would like to open a bean to bar shop here in Michigan."
Brad Churchill replied to Andre Costa's discussion Looking for a partner in New York City"Andre;
As an entrepreneur who's built and sold numerous ventures, as well as succeeded and failed at others, and helped friends package and sell their own businesses, and to top it off now owns and operates a very successful chocolate…"
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- Dark, Milk, White
- Most memorable chocolate experience:
- When it hit me that I want to become a chocolatier!
- My favorite chocolate is:
- So far, Teuscher. But I know something better is out there, just waiting for me.
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Chocolate Training Shopping Spree
Posted on June 2, 2009 at 11:24pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
After ruminating over and over on what to do next - I have not done much, so any step I take will be a step forward - I decided to take more classes; although I am taking a class at the moment, the nature of it being online does not keep me motivated enough. I need to be there, working the chocolate, networking with other people, in a more conducive atmosphere. The whole online thing is actually a little boring! I am from another era, albeit computer savvy!
Anyway, so today I visited… Continue
Anyway, so today I visited… Continue
What I've Done So Far
Posted on May 31, 2009 at 11:29am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Eve asked me whether I've taken any training so far. I have. One! And there is another one going on now.
The first class I took was a one week, 25 hour introduction to chocolate making at ICE (the Institute of Culinary Education) in New York City, where I live.
One aspect I enjoyed about that class is the fact that due to internal reasons, the institute had 3 different chefs training us over the 5 day period. That gave us all a good perspective on their personal approach to… Continue
The first class I took was a one week, 25 hour introduction to chocolate making at ICE (the Institute of Culinary Education) in New York City, where I live.
One aspect I enjoyed about that class is the fact that due to internal reasons, the institute had 3 different chefs training us over the 5 day period. That gave us all a good perspective on their personal approach to… Continue
The Beginning of my Journey
Posted on May 29, 2009 at 11:54am 1 Comment 0 Likes
First of all, thanks Eve for giving me the kick in the behind I needed to start blogging about my own journey! I needed it. Seeing the photos of what's to become your store made me realize how much I want to go through the same process. I want it! And that's a huge statement if you only knew me!
So, before I start, let me give you all a short background on myself.
I am Brazilian, but I've lived in New York City since 2001. I just turned 41 this past May and, so far, I've never… Continue
So, before I start, let me give you all a short background on myself.
I am Brazilian, but I've lived in New York City since 2001. I just turned 41 this past May and, so far, I've never… Continue
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 8:48pm on October 27, 2010,
Adeir Boida de Andrade said… - Andre,
Gostaria de conhecer melhor seu trabalho com chocolate.
Nós temos fazendas de cacau no sul da Bahia, estamos produzindo amêndoas da melhor qualidade, e comercializando nibs de cacau cru pela internet. Veja em www.planetacacau.com.br
Envie informações para meu e-mail: adeir@planetacacau.com.br
Forte abraço
- At 7:36pm on August 12, 2010,
Ilene Shane said… - Let's talk on Monday 212-725-6972 looking forward to hearing and discussing lifes possibilities!!
- At 8:02pm on April 18, 2010,
Chocolat Des Arts by Cintia said… - Oi André, desculpe a demora em responder. A vida de chocolatier não é fácil não. Too busy!!!! Então vc mora em NY? Que delícia! Morei por aí há alguns anos. Abraço.
- At 11:58pm on October 16, 2009,
Robert Shea said… - No, store... no website yet... I'm terrible at sales, so I mostly just do word of mouth contract work.
- At 11:27am on September 28, 2009,
Susana Garcia said… - Hi Andre!
I'm from Spain. How long have you been in ny?
- At 7:30pm on September 21, 2009, Mathew P said…
- Hi Andre, Thanks for adding me as a friend. I am happy to assist you on software requirements.
Mathew
- At 8:15pm on September 7, 2009, anna mazzoccoli said…
- Andre-
I am closing down because the shopping mall I am in is set be torn down and so business has plummeted. Well, that and now that I've been home with the kids I kinda like it... Please let me know if I can guide you in any way -- I had a great mentor and I wish to do the same for someone else!
good luck for now!
anna
- At 9:22pm on September 6, 2009, anna mazzoccoli said…
- Hi Andre!
I just joined today and read some of your posts and questions but I did not track that timeline all that carefully... did you open your shop yet? If not and you have still so many question, I can help you. Since you live in NYC and I am just across the river in NJ closing down my shop... let me know what you think!
anna :)
- At 10:12am on May 28, 2009,
Eve said… - Thanks for your good wishes. Stop by if you're ever traveling between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
- At 4:06pm on April 2, 2009, Karen H. said…
- Hi Andre
Please let me know how the classes are at The French Culinary school but just a smaller class on Chocolate Truffles and bonbons and more. I also was looking at the ecole but was a little afraid of the whole online classes. I'm more of a visual learner. Good Luck!!!!!! please let me knwo how it goes.
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