Sip & Savor: A Chocolate, Cheese & NA Wine Experience

Experience an evening of discovery as you explore the artistry of cheese, chocolate, and wine pairings in an intimate setting.

Grab your friends or come solo!

The Grater Good, Shela's Chocolate Diary + Lucille's are teaming up to take you on a delightful tasting journey. Join us for a curated experience featuring 3 NA wines, each expertly paired with 2 artisanal cheeses and a complementary chocolate. You'll delve into the craftsmanship behind each selection – while connecting with fellow food enthusiasts in a cozy ambiance.

Indulge your senses and discover the perfect harmony between fine wines, distinctive cheeses, and decadent chocolates in this unique tasting event.

What to expect:

3 NA wines

3 chocolate samples from Minnesota-based chocolate makers

6 cheese samples from Minnesota and Wisconsin

Check-in is open 15 minutes prior to class start time. Studio is located in the back of the store next to our Fuel Space Cafe. Event guests can enjoy 20% of their purchase at Fuel Space Cafe during an event (exclusions apply).

Parking: lululemon Mall of America is located near the West Main Mall Entrance on the 1st level. Most convenient parking is in the WEST RAMP between Nordstrom's and Macy's.

Shela Usadi is a Twin Cities-based, IICCT-certified chocolate taster, blogger, and reviewer with a passion for ethical and sustainable craft chocolate. She travels to cacao farms, chocolate factories, and festivals around the world to discover and share the finest chocolates. Through her blog and Instagram, Shela provides honest, unbiased reviews to help chocolate enthusiasts make informed choices. In her spare time, she enjoys reading fantasy and science fiction books, drawing and painting, attending yoga classes, and playing with her cats.

Website: shelachocodiary.com

Instagram: @shelachocodiary

Christine Leonard is the sixth generation dairy farming on her family's sesquicentennial farm near Waconia, MN. Their farm is also the home of her cheese business, The Grater Good. While Christine doesn't make her own cheese (yet!), she works with artisan producers in Minnesota and throughout the Midwest to create cheese platters, teach cheese education classes, and sell wedges through her new micro cheese shop, located right on the farm. She loves using cheese to tell the story of local agriculture.

Website: thegratergoodmn.com

Alex, the founder of Lucille’s, transformed her life nearly eight years ago by embracing sobriety, a journey that led her back to her authentic self. With Lucille’s, she has created more than just a bottle shop—it’s a space for exploration, learning, and empowerment, catering to the sober, sober curious, and those looking to drink less. Alex is passionate about curating a vibrant selection of alcohol-free beverages and inspiring others to discover how capable and joyful their own journeys can be.

Website: lucillesbottleshop.com

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

lululemon Mall of America, 116 West Market, Bloomington, United States