SEATTLE — It started out as "something fun" to try, but quickly turned into a passion.
Chef Aaron Barthel was a farmer and botanist before moving into culinary arts. He describes his path to launching Intrigue Chocolate Co., as an exploration.
He began as a chocolatier in 2005, focusing on infusing a world of flavor into simple ganache truffles.
Intrigue Chocolate Co., has come a long way offering small batch craft chocolate, dozens of flavors of chocolate bars as well as the makings for chocolate beverages.
Barthel runs the company with business partner and co-owner, Karl Mueller.
The storefront is located on South Jackson Street in Seattle's Pioneer Square.
To hear from Barthel on World Chocolate Day - click the video player above.
For the online catalog and wholesale information, click here.