Chocolate Decadence returns to Automobile Alley April 7

The Automobile Alley Association extends an invitation to the 24th annual Chocolate Decadence, after pressing pause on the party in 2021. Tickets are on sale now at AutomobileAlley.org for the event taking place Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Leadership Square, 211 N Robinson Ave. 

Chocolate Decadence attendees will experience an evening of sweet and savory chocolate dishes from OKC’s best restaurants, gourmet coffee, wine, champagne, beer, live music, and more. All proceeds benefit the Automobile Alley Association, which promotes local businesses, awards grants and sponsorships, activates and programs the district with events, placemaking, art, and light displays, cleans and maintains district streets and sidewalks, and advocates on behalf of area stakeholders.

Tony Foster Jr. and his band will be entertaining the crowd with jazz standards and today’s hits as attendees appraise the various ways to support Automobile Alley. Silent auctions and raffles will feature an array of items such as staycation packages, tickets to local attractions, gift baskets, gift certificates and opportunities to bid on one-of-a-kind experiences from OKC restaurants and businesses.

In addition to tasting dishes from some of the city’s premier restaurants, guests will be able to quench their thirst with wine and bubbles provided by George’s Liquors and craft beer tastings from three of Automobile Alley’s breweries: Prairie Artisan Ales, Skydance Brewing Co., and Vanessa House Beer Company.

Since the last event in 2020, the Automobile Alley district welcomed Heartland, OKC REP, Good Earth Rocks, City & State, Junction Coffee, Skydance Brewing, Recess OKC, Ace’s Discgolf Supply, LifeSquire, Jimmy B’s Culinary + Krafted, Bee Healthy Café, Ash Cigar Lounge, Forma Optics & Art, and Word of Mouth Books. In 2021, the district installed 30 security lights in the alleyways east and west of Broadway Avenue, held the inaugural Art of Beer event, and launched a public art initiative with Automobile Alley’s Door Tour.

Automobile Alley is set for another year of growth with plans for the mixed-use redevelopment project, Nova, on Sixth Street and new construction townhomes on Seventh Street already underway. The recently restored building at 801 N Broadway Ave. will begin hosting events this summer in the Amelia Building and Luxury Event Hall. Broadway Avenue is also getting a makeover. The City of OKC and Automobile Alley have been working closely with engineers on plans for street enhancements that will make the district safer for everyone.

“We were thrilled to have the OKC community supporting local Automobile Alley shops and restaurants throughout the last two years,” said Traci Walton of Plenty Mercantile, who is also the past Automobile Alley Board Chair. “In 2022, the community is still finding its favorite food, art, and shopping in Automobile Alley. We’re excited to celebrate our district at Chocolate Decadence!”

General admission tickets are $75 and include food and drink. VIP tickets are $125 and include early entry at 6 p.m., tickets to use at the cash bar, and complimentary valet.

All tickets must be purchased in advance at AutomobileAlley.org. Guests must be 21+ to attend and business or cocktail attire is encouraged. All attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test, taken within 72 hours of the event, with their photo ID at check-in.

The first 300 guests to arrive are guaranteed to receive a commemorative Chocolate Decadence 2022 etched wine glass.

This year’s Chocolate Decadence will feature: Broadway 10 Bar & Chophouse, Bad Nonna's Pasta, Café Cuvée, Cafe Disco, City & State, Hideaway Pizza, Junction Coffee, Kamp's 1910 Café, Katiebug's Sips and Sweets, Packard's New American Kitchen, Plant, Prairie Artisan Ales, Red PrimeSteak, Sidecar Barley & Wine Bar, Skydance Brewing Co., Spark, The Melting Pot, and Vanessa House Beer Company.

Sponsors of the event include Automobile Alley Association, Heartland, Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership, Midtown Renaissance, Mason Realty Investors, Urbane Home & Lifestyle, and PLENTY Mercantile.

Auction item donations and cash sponsorships will be accepted through March 25, 2022. For more information, visit AutomobileAlley.org.