Today we’d like to introduce you to Karl Vivier.
Hi Karl, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Nestled north of Atlanta in Marietta, GA, and just a few miles from downtown Woodstock, A Cacao Affair combines artistry with scrumptious chocolate to create gourmet creations for your taste palate. Owner Karl Vivier devises delicious and unusual combinations of chocolate with different flavors including Saffron, Tahitian vanilla, and black tea. Karl uses only Swiss chocolate to pair with these variety of flavors to construct the decadent perfect chocolate affair to enjoy. No artificial flavors or sweeteners are used; all ingredients are natural to produce the optimal flavor experience.
Beyond just interesting flavors, there are a variety of creative chocolate creations for purchase. There are life-size chocolate footballs, women’s purses, high heel shoes, golf balls, just to name a few. Depending on the season, new and unique concoctions may be added to the shop. Recently, Karl has been investigating different after-dinner drinks and chocolate combinations including truffles to pair with wine, whisky, and more.
A Cacao Affair has been in business since 2013 and Karl, along with his wife Eva, have watched the artisan chocolate shop prosper. Over 30 years of experience in the restaurant business along with a natural love and curiosity have aided Karl’s adventure in discovering new delectable chocolate productions.
A Cacao Affair has recently renovated their front store to bring a better customer experience and now offer coffee, tea and croissants.
Become part of the story of A Cacao Affair and discover all the different, extraordinary flavors and chocolate combinations offered!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It sure hasn’t been a smooth ride, especially the first 3 years. It was hard to get customers trusting us. But the quality, the uniqueness has attracted retail and wholesale customers from all over Marietta, Atlanta and surroundings.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Karl has always been curious about flavors and combinations. He loves to create new chocolates, pastries, macarons that would make A Cacao Affair standing out of the crowd. A Cacao Affair is known for the quality of their offerings and customer service that goes with it. Karl is proud to see the shop and business growing every year. He started from being the only person working to a team of 11 employees now.
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
Karl’s favorite childhood memory was baking and cooking at home with his parents.
Pricing:
- Macarons $13.50/ 6 pack
- Chocolate boxes $34 / 16 pieces box
- Individual pastries $5.25 each
Contact Info:
- Website: https://acacaoaffair.com
- Instagram: @acacaoaffair
- Facebook: @acacaoaffair
- Twitter: @acacaoaffair
