When Italian chocolate manufacturer Domori and Tecno 3 began their 14-year collaboration in 1994, both parties sensed a kindred spirit.

Unlike Chicago — it actually snowed on the Cubs’ home opener — northern Italy is verdant with spring, very much in color and bloom. Until yesterday, Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak wasn’t familiar with who Silvio Bessone is. After enjoying a wonderful four-course meal “contaminated by chocolate” and listening to the man talk about his craft, he's truly grateful to have a job whereby he gets to meet such passionate artisans.