This weekend, North County's San Marcos becomes a haven for chocolate aficionados, as French pastry chef and Netflix's "Bake Squad" star Christophe Rull collaborates with Michelin-trained chocolatier Annaluna Karkar for a holiday pop-up at Rull's patisserie. According to The San Diego Union-Tribune report, the two-day event, which takes place from 9 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday and Sunday, will feature holiday-themed chocolates, including nutcrackers and chocolate Christmas tree candies; Rull will also showcase some of his signature pastries.
Karkar, the founder of Annaluna Chocolate is recognized for her delicate balance of flavor, texture, and visual artistry; her work reflects her Mediterranean heritage and a passion for natural forms that bring life to her chocolate creations, Rull, who snagged the title of U.S. Chocolate Master in 2021 and was a finalist in the 2022 World Chocolate Masters, is teaming up with his friend and colleague Karkar who's known for her work at Après l’Étoile, a renowned artisan chocolate business.
Chocoholics can look forward to indulging in a variety of treats, including handmade bonbons, chocolate bars, and tablets, alongside unique creations like hazelnut crisp owl-shaped bonbons and dark chocolate passion coconut flavor profiles. Rull's Patisserie is located at 251 N. City Drive in San Marcos is the venue for this indulgent event, as detailed in a FOX 5 San Diego article.
For those eager to preview the sweet lineup, Karkar teases with social media announcement for the pop-up featuring "our Signature Owls, Award Winning Bars, Beautiful Tablets, Delicious Stems and More!", this was captured in an Instagram post by Après l’Étoile promising a showcase of popular and seasonal chocolate delights Karkar's invitation to “Can’t wait to see you all!” implies an eagerness to reconnect with the chocolate-loving community and share their latest confections.
