How a San Francisco LGBTQ+ Chocolatier Infuses Heart and Soul into Artisanal Chocolates Indulge in LOVE
PHOTOS COURTESY OF KOKAK CHOCOLATES, NORBU GYACHUNG, MARGAUX BELLOTT, THOMAS SMITH, STUDIO BANAA WRITTEN BY MRUDAVI PUNEKAR
C arol Gancia is the heart and soul of San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ chocolate enthusiasts, offering some of the most delicious artisanal chocolates. She is an immigrant, an LGBTQ+ member, an award-winning founder, and the head chocolatier at Kokak Chocolates. As the owner and master chocolatier of her shop in the city’s Castro district, she has built a reputation for creating confections that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Her single-origin heirloom chocolates have been attracting chocolate lovers from all over the world, who can’t get enough of her unique and delicious creations. But what sets Carol apart is her deep commitment to inclusivity, social responsibility, and spreading love through her chocolates.
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