Long Island Food Critic

The Chocolate Expo returned to the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City on December 11th to delight people of all ages. There was something for everyone with over 70 different vendors offering their delectable samples of gourmet chocolates, pastries, beverages and a myriad of other products.

Attendees enjoyed the opportunity to try and purchase chocolate covered items such as bacon, crepes, fruit and more. The chocolate fountain by Aurora Gourmet was a greatly anticipated highlight of this year's event. Their heavenly tasting churros covered in white chocolate was enough to satisfy any sweet tooth!

This event celebrated the 45th Anniversary of the original Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory with Golden Ticket Winner "Mike Teavee" - actor Paris Themmen! Guests were invited to meet and greet Mr. Themmen and receive autographed merchandis. Guests were also entertained by the Amazing Kreskin who was the inspiration for the Main Character in the Tom Hanks Movie "The Great Buck Howard".

Tickets included admission to the Cradle of Aviation's fascinating exhibits. With its fantastic offering of various chocolates, the Chocolate Expo made everyone feel like a kid in a candy store! As thousands of people swarmed to this year's Chocolate Expo it was clear to see that this event continues to be a chocolate lover's dream come true. If you missed out on this year's sweet event, be sure to mark your calenders for next year's!