If you like learning about and consuming chi-chi/artisan/premium/hand-made chocolate in all its forms, there's lots to love at the Chocolate Salon, taking place today and tomorrow in Building A at Fort Mason. Tickets are $10 for kids and $20 for bigger kids (adults) but samples are plentiful. We appreciated the one hour of free parking, outgoing and friendly nature of the chocolate makers, and guaranteed exposure to exotic flavor combinations, wine and beverage tastings. We overheard one guest say to another, "This is so fun," followed by a sigh. Even the ticket takers seemed to be in excellent spirits. We suspect the happiness trigger may be a chocolate high on all counts, since we spied ample samples discreetly tucked away.

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