The Chocolatiers

Chocolatier David Vagasky have a storied history in the culinary world both regionally and nationally. 

Chef David Vagasky

David's career started unassumingly in the culinary arts, quickly rising to a level of mastery of his craft and different disciplines within. 

During his studies at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), he completed his externship at The Greenbrier Hotel. It was at The Greenbrier that David trained under Chef Gray and ultimately joined him in successfully operating Cacao’s in Charleston for over 10 years.

Carrying on with his culinary pursuits, David opened St. Johns Island Café on Johns Island, South Carolina, in 1989. The restaurant gained a loyal following and positive reputation once again demonstrating David’s commitment to the culinary arts. 

In 2005 David left the restaurant business to continue passing on his craft through teaching at Culinary Institute of Charleston at Trident Technical College. In addition, David successfully operated David’s Confections until the advent of Cacao’s Artisans Chocolate and its sister operation, Charleston Chocolatiers.