THE ALL CHOCOLATE KITCHEN CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD'S LONGEST CANDY CANE

Chef Alain
Roby presents a 10-foot long replica of his Guinness World Record-breaking 51
ft. candy cane at The All Chocolate Kitchen on December 7

GENEVA, Ill. – Three-time
Guinness World Record holder and Pastry Chef of the Year, Alain Roby, will
celebrate the one-year anniversary of his creation of the World’s Longest Candy
Cane on Saturday, December 7 at the All Chocolate Kitchen, 33 South Third
Street in Geneva. Beginning at 6 p.m.,
Chef Roby will present a 10-foot long smaller replica of his Guinness World
Record-breaking 51 ft. candy cane at his store in Geneva. At 7 p.m. that same
night, Santa Claus will make an appearance on his custom-made Harley Davidson
motorcycle along with the All Chocolate Kitchen staff to wish everyone a happy
holiday. The 10-foot long candy cane will be broken into tiny pieces with a
“magical” golden hammer for all guests to enjoy. Guests will also enjoy hot
apple cider throughout the night. Chef Roby’s candy cane celebration is sure to
become an annual beloved tradition in Geneva.

Chef Alain Roby of the All Chocolate Kitchen was named the 2013 Pastry Chef of the Year
by the Chicago Culinary Museum.  As an
award-winner, Roby was recently inducted into their Chef Hall of Fame. A
Certified Master Chef of Pastry and Sugar Artistry, and Hall of Fame member in
both Pastry Art & Design and Chocolatier magazines, Chef Roby is internationally
known for his talent in creating sugar and chocolate masterpieces. He is the
only pastry chef to hold three Guinness World Records for his creations of the World's Tallest Cooked Sugar Building, the World's Tallest Chocolate Sculpture, and the World’s
Longest Candy Cane. His award-winning cooked sugar building was 12 feet, 10
inches tall, his chocolate sculpture was 20 feet, 8 inches tall, and his candy
cane was 51 feet long.

Chef Roby studied
and learned his culinary art in Paris from the world famous Pastry Chef
Lenotre.  His
work has been featured in Food &
Wine, Gourmet, Architectural Digest, Traditional Home and Veranda as well as on The
Learning Channel and Food Network's
Extreme Pastry and Sugar Rush
shows. He has been highlighted on three Food Network specials:
Unwrapped with Mark Summers, Mystery
Birthday Cakes, and The World's
Tallest Sugar Building. Chef
Roby has served as a celebrity chef for the Celebrity Chef Tour in Chicago and
has been the head pastry chef at the NFL Commissioner's Super Bowl Party for the
past 19 years. Before opening A.C.K., Chef Roby worked as the Corporate
Executive Pastry Chef for a major hotel corporation for 24 years. He is the
author of the cookbook, “Alain Roby’s American Classics: Casual and Elegant Desserts,” an editor’s “Top Ten” pick
by The Food Channel.

A.C.K. has a commitment to always maintain
authenticity in all of their products. 
Chef Roby oversees every step of the daily production to ensure results
of unparalleled quality.  A.C.K. Gelato, a whopping 96% fat free, is all natural and artisan. Selections of
gluten free flavors are available.  The
Sorbetto contains less sugar than most other Sorbettos, and is also made from
fresh, local and organic fruit.  The
Sorbetto is 100% fat free and does not include dairy, is gluten free, egg free
and gelatin free.  A very unique flavor
is A.C.K.’s artisan Chocolate Sorbetto. 
This flavor is particularly enjoyed by those lactose intolerant, to
still satisfy that chocolate craving.

A destination to indulge in and relax, A.C.K.’s
unique decorations ornamenting the interior is a tribute to Chef Roby’s award
winning chocolate creations.  The walls
of A.C.K. are adorned with photos of Chef Roby’s award winning events, down to
the exact shoes that Chef wears as he works on each.  A.C.K. guests have complimentary access to
Chef Roby’s famous chocolate creations, including a 23-foot-tall all chocolate enchanted tree, made entirely out of Dark Belgian Chocolate; a 700
lb. sculpture of Neil Armstrong in an astronaut suit, created out of white chocolate
for the Adler Planetarium that was featured on the Food Network and the Learning
Channel; and finally, a life-size, 650 lb. white chocolate Blackhawks player, honoring Chicago native/former NHL player Eddie Olczyk, presented to
him at the Blackhawks’ celebration of the 2010 Stanley Cup.

To complement the multitude of amazing chocolate and
sugar creations is A.C.K.’s savory Italian, Lorraine and spinach quiches, fresh Linguette made daily with farm fresh
ingredients, and superior quality blend coffee that features a characteristic
aroma and velvety consistency that engages all senses. A.C.K. uses one of the
top Italian coffee brewing companies, 1919 Bristot Coffee, and offers a full
selection of drinks, including cappuccinos, mochas, lattes, americanos and
more. Tableside siphon coffee is also featured, which combines techniques of
French press and drip coffee brewing to create a smooth, full-bodied coffee.
Chef Roby’s team recommends this new coffee experience for date nights, after-dinner
socializing and other special occasions.

A.C.K. is located at 33 South Third Street in
beautiful downtown Geneva, Illinois. 
Hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.; Saturday
from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.  For more information, visit www.AllChocolateKitchen.com or call 630.232.2395.