A Pleasing Palette | The wine and chocolate tasting was awash in joyful spring colors from invitations to flowers.
A Pleasing Palette | The dining room’s handpainted wallpaper from Gracie provided the perfect backdrop.
A Pleasing Palette | Delighted tasters Liz O’Connor and Susanna Salk.
A Pleasing Palette | Lindt milk chocolate squares.
Perfect Setting | Lindt’s Master Chocolatier Ann Czaja was a special guest at the chocolate and wine tasting hosted by interior designer and CTC&G contributing editor Philip Gorrivan, and his wife, Lisa.
Perfect Setting | Philip created an elegant tablescape for the occasion in shades of amethyst, his “latest obsession.” He used fabric of his own design (Maggiore in wisteria by Philip Gorrivan for Highland Court), a stunning combination of crystal glassware from Baccarat and William Yeoward, Alberto Pinto china by Limoges, and Astier de Villate flatware. The 18th-century Georgian candelabras are from Philip’s collection.
Perfect Setting | While waiting in the kitchen, Charlie, the Gorrivans’ young son, found it impossible to resist a plate of Lindor truffles.
Eat Dessert | First A plate of delicate white chocolate squares studded with coconut.
Eat Dessert | Philip pours Champagne for guests as the tasting gets under way.
Eat Dessert | Guests discuss the pairing selections: from left, Dr. Eric Salk, Annie Kelly and Tom O’Connor.
Eat Dessert | After breaking it, Eric gives a piece of milk chocolate an obligatory sniff.
Eat Dessert | Lisa is about to enjoy a delectable dark chocolate square.
Eat Dessert | And for a very special ending, guests were instructed in the proper way to unfurl a rich Lindor truffle.