World of Chocolate November 29, 2007

Chicago’s most delectable, chocolate-filled evening, World of Chocolate, is the AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s (AFC) highly anticipated annual holiday event. On Thursday, Nov. 29, guests will gather at the Hilton Chicago to dine on savory chocolate treats from over 30 of Chicago’s finest chocolatiers, restaurants and caterers, while helping to raise funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS. Local celebrities will also be in attendance to help judge the night’s top confections. The past years’ treats have set the bar high for this year’s event with a massive 20-foot, eight inch tower of chocolate, flowing chocolate fountains and a Willy Wonka-style chocolate river.

While sampling the delicious spread and mingling with fellow chocolate-lovers, guests can browse the Holiday Bazaar, which features fine gifts and ornaments from local merchants. Music, a light buffet, an open bar and a raffle with luxurious prizes top off this one-of-a-kind event.

World AIDS Day is a worldwide effort to increase public awareness and encourage support and programming to prevent the spread of HIV infection. Since 1988, Dec. 1 has been observed every year when an international summit of health leaders called for a greater exchange of information on HIV/AIDS in every country around the globe.

Official Website: http://www.aidschicago.org