RICHMOND, Va. — Eat It, Virginia, co-hosts Scott Wise and Robey Martin sit down with Tim Gearhart, founder of Gearharts Fine Chocolates, to explore his 25-year journey in artisan confectionery. Tim shares how his love for food began in Charlottesville, took him through a stint as a Marine Corps cook, and eventually led to opening one of Virginia’s most beloved chocolate shops in 2001.
He discusses the artistry behind Gearharts’ signature 16-piece collection, seasonal creations like chai-spiced pecans and miso caramels, and the expansion into a Short Pump chocolate café offering decadent pastries alongside handcrafted chocolates.
Tim also unveils the story behind James River Chocolate Company and Gunny’s Bark, a veteran-inspired product benefiting the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation…