Chocolate-themed event has a jazzy vibe

For the ninth year in a row, The French Pastry School hosted “For the Love of Chocolate,” a sweet experience that grows bigger each year. On Feb. 22, it was held at the Union League Club of Chicago, with a theme inspired by The Great Gatsby time period.

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The Jazz Age came alive with four floors of festivities, including a dessert dance party complete with DJ and Lady Gaga0inspired performers. For a higher-priced ticket, attendees were treated to a five-course dinner and a roaring ’20s reception earlier in the evening.

One chef stated that he spent four hours alone just etching a gold band around his cake for the Great Gateau Cake Parade.

Eli’s Cheesecake and Stan’s Donuts were among the sponsors contributing to tables of surrounding samples.

For more information, visit www.fortheloveofchocolatefoundation.org.

Photos and text by Jerry Nunn