Chocolatier Paul Dincer didn’t start out with a passion for creating handmade, hand-tempered and painted chocolates. His story began in Turkey, where 13 years of writing (with two published books) left him longing for the perfect place in the world where he could continue his writing.
His conclusion? It doesn’t exist.
He did however head to Australia to study business administration. He there met an Italian chef; the two worked together for six years. The next chapter of his life brought him to Vancouver, BC, where he started to create chocolates out of his home, transforming his kitchen into a commercial one.
Paul’s first foray into the chocolate business was through Kitsilano’s pocket farmers’ markets by the Kits Neighbourhood House. There he met other likeminded passionate farmers and artisan product makers, further fueling his desire to open a chocolate shop.
Three years at weekend farmers’ markets (as Levni Chocolates) in both the West End and Kitsilano laid the groundwork for opening his first retail space in Kitsilano.
