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Have you heard the good news about Philadelphia Chocolate Tours? You can check out our media mentions below!

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Philadelphia Chocolate Tours was named a Best of Philly 2010 winner by Philadelphia Magazine! Please see p. 122 of the August 2010 print edition!

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Friday, June 25, 2010

Go to Phila. Chocolate Tours for a walk on the sweet side

“Philadelphia has had an amazing culinary and chocolate renaissance,” said Valerie Beck, Philadelphia Chocolate Tours’ founder, president and CEO.

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We Love Kids™ Picks

March 2, 2010 - "We Love Kids" Pick - Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, A Valerie Beck Chocolate Tour

We love Chocolate and We love Valerie, an entrepreneur who came up with an awesome idea - guided chocolate walking tours now present in 3 of our favorite ABC City Guides for Kids cities, Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia. There are many tours and options available year round. Even private tours can be arranged; Valerie will do her best to accommodate your needs and your party. This is a tour we could do with our kids over and over and over again. Please let Valerie know we said hello!

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Area Restaurant News to Get Excited About

By editor • February 4, 2010

Philadelphia Chocolate Tour
This Valentne’s Day, join the Philadelphia Chocolate Tour for a guided jaunt through some of Philadelphia’s best sweet shops. Enjoy cookies, cakes, truffles and gelato on a route that includes stops at Teuscher, Miel, Famous 4th Street Cookie Company, Brown Betty, and Capogiro. Tour members snack and sample while founder and guide, Valerie Beck, teaches about the history and health benefits of chocolate and of the city. The tours book up fast around Valentine’s Day, so book early to make a date for the sweetest tour in town. 215-833-0044; philadelphiachocolatetours.com.

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Philadelphia Chocolate Tours is featured in an article in the February 2010 edition of WHERE Magazine, as The Sweetest Tour!

"This month, take your sweetheart on a Philadelphia Chocolate Tour. Get to know Philly's bustling neighborhoods while learning the history and health benefits of chocolate. Bite into a fresh-from-the-oven chocolate chip cookie at Reading Terminal Market's Famous 4th Street Cooking Company (pictured above); indulge in Teuscher's signature Dom Perignon champagne truffle at the Bellevue; and experience the divine cupcakes of locally owned Brown Betty Petite (Saturdays) and Philly Cupcake (Sundays). While walking to taste confections by Marcie Blaine Artisanal Chocolates, listen to historical facts on the Aztecs and Mayans' use of drinking chocolate. The tour meets every weekend at Reading Terminal Market (Saturdays, 2:45 p.m., and Sundays, 11:45 a.m.; $40 per person). For info and tickets, call 215-833-0044 or visit www.philadelphiachocolatetours.com. --Sandra Rollins"

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Philadelphia Chocolate Tours founder Valerie Beck presented a segment on WOGL 98.1, on January 29, 2010, in time for Valentine's Day. (Rock on!)

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