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Robin Sewell, host and executive producer of the Arizona Highways Television, Saturdays and Sundays on CBS, with Louis and Denise Mirabella, owners of Chocofin
Best Bonbons, Phoenix New Times
There is a trend — a good one — toward chocolatiers who produce their own chocolate in-house, and this little shop run by Louis and Denise Mirabella has joined the "bean-to-bar" movement with some excellent offerings of its own.
Mayor's Award, Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Ginny Dickey, who presented the Mayor Award to Denise and Louis Mirabella, owners of Chocofin Chocolatier, complimented the chamber for its efforts in making the gala a memorable event.
Where an iconic fountain, chocolates and brews meet, Arcadia News
In 2006, during season three of Arizona Highways Television, we had the pleasure of stepping into the world of Chocofin Chocolatiers for a taste of their handcrafted delicacies. Fast-forward to today, and there was no way we could return to Fountain Hills without making a much-anticipated stop.
Somehow, these master chocolatiers have made their creations even more irresistible. Husband and wife duo Louis and Denise Mirabella, both former pastry chefs, turned their passion into a thriving chocolate haven just north of Route 87.
French-inspired chocolates, handmade desserts available at Fountain Hills chocolate shop, AZ Family
A Fountain Hills couple has been serving handmade French-inspired chocolates in their community for the past two decades.
Chocofin Chocolatier first opened in Fountain Hills in 2001. The owners, Louis and Denise Mirabella moved to their current location near Fountain Hills and Palisades Boulevard, north of State Route 87, in 2004, where they make their delectable chocolates, pies and cakes.
Five Bean-to-Bar Chocolate-Makers in Greater Phoenix Who Deliver, Phoenix New Times
The Mirabellas sell three bean-to-bar options: Madagascar, Uganda, and Trinidad – each made from organic, fair-trade beans and priced at $6.95. In addition, Chocofin offers truffles made with Belgian chocolate along with other baked goods (cookies, brownies, and cakes).
Lou and Denise Mirabella of Chocofin Chocolatiers, Phoenix New Times
”Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.” Whoever first uttered those words was wise, indeed. In the sweet spirit of Top Chef’s dessert-only challenge series, Chow Bella’s treating you to a profile of a Valley dessert chef each week. This week: Chocolatiers Lou and Denise Mirabella of Chocofin.
Your guide to the best chocolate shops in metro Phoenix, Arizona Republic
Owned by husband and wife team Lou and Denise Mirabella, Chocofin provides chocolate, desserts by the slice and ice cream. The Mirabellas started their business as wholesale operation before they added their retail store where they sell fair trade bean-to-bar chocolates, sugar-free Belgian chocolate truffles, brownies, coconut macaroons, barks, toffees and cookies.
Chocofin joins artisan movement, Fountain Hills Times
If you listen to Chocofin Chocolatier owner Lou Mirabella explain the bean-to-bar chocolate national movement, you’ll hear similarities to making craft beers.
As more people take interest in the origin of their food and what it contains, Mirabella describes the artisan chocolate trend as a move toward more pure, more nutritious and more delicious chocolate of distinctive flavors.
French-inspired chocolates, handmade desserts available at Fountain Hills chocolate shop, AZ Family
A Fountain Hills couple has been serving handmade French-inspired chocolates in their community for the past two decades.
Chocofin Chocolatier first opened in Fountain Hills in 2001. The owners, Louis and Denise Mirabella moved to their current location near Fountain Hills and Palisades Boulevard, north of State Route 87, in 2004, where they make their delectable chocolates, pies and cakes.
