A little chocolatey and savory treat to get you in the mood

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 Served on platters for everyone to share: beetroot carpaccio marinated in nut oil and a balsamic-chocolate vinaigrette, goat cheese, cocoa-beer bread chips, toasted hazelnuts, and arugula

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Cream of celery soup, enhanced with white Yuna chocolate and tarragon oil

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Main Course Options: Pan-seared fish of the day with white chocolate beurre blanc, turnip greens, and potato curry fritters

or

Pink-roasted venison medallions with a hearty cocoa crust, chocolate-juniper sauce, glazed Jerusalem artichokes, and parsnip purée

or

 Chocolate-Infused Vegetable Chili with Rice Timbale

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A chocolatey finish