Zak's Chocolate

Zak’s Chocolate is extremely excited for everyone to taste their award-winning chocolates at the Devour Culinary Classic on Sunday March 5th. Celebrating phenomenal American food producers and the farmers who provide their ingredients, the Good Food Awards celebrate authentic, tasty, and responsibly produced food. This year, Arizona's own Zak’s Chocolate received the 2017 Good Food Award for their Cacao Nib Caramel! They are the first ever Arizona winner in the confections category and only the second winner ever from Arizona (AZ Queen Bee won in 2015).

Each year, the Good Food Awards hosts an annual awards ceremony to honor the recipients who push their industries towards craftsmanship and sustainability, while enhancing agricultural landscape and building strong communities. After passing the “tastes great” judging, winning entries had to undergo a rigorous vetting process to confirm they met specific standards around agricultural and environmental practices, along with transparency in sourcing. Zak’s Chocolate passed, and are proud to note that their winning entry uses local Danzeisen Dairy cream as a key ingredient in addition to their own bean-to-bar chocolate.

Zak’s Chocolate is a small batch craft chocolate maker and an artisan chocolatier shop located in Scottsdale, Arizona. What’s incredible about this family owned business is that they roast their cocoa beans, which are ethically sourced from different regions. In addition, they make their own single origin and house blend chocolate to use in bars, truffles, and other delicious confections. Check out their roastery and chocolate shop where you will be able to experience and learn how chocolate is made and find them at the 2017 Devour Culinary Classic.

Other Recognitions:

2016 Best Local Food Product - Phoenix Magazine

2015 Best Chocolate - Phoenix New Times

Zak’s Chocolate 6990 E. Shea Blvd. #116 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-607-6581