From Marine Corps to Master Chocolatier - Tim Gearhart Takes Us Inside Gearharts Fine Chocolates
By Billy Briefman · January 1, 2026 · 67:44 read
Category: Food & Drink
Show: Eat It, Virginia!
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 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
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 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, his seasonal creations, and the expansion into a Short Pump chocolate café. Tim also unveils the story behind James River Chocolate Company and Gunny’s Bark , a veteran-inspired product benefiting the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.