This Saturday: Belmont Shore Chocolate Festival

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • February 4, 2010
It's not like you're going to be in short supply of chocolate, what with Valentines just around the corner; but if you just can't wait a week to dive into that heart-shaped box, drive to Belmont Shore this weekend. Their 6th Annual Chocolate...
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