Filed under: Santa Wire by Eater Staff Dec 17, 2013, 9:55am EST Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Santa Wire Pocket Flipboard Email The Hilton Americas in Houston unveils a 1,000 lb chocolate Santa, crafted by the hotel's pastry chef Mahesh Weerasinghe. Sadly, the chocolate is no longer edible due to a preservation coat. [Chron][Photo: Facebook] More From Eater Sign up for the Sign up for Eater's newsletter The freshest news from the food world every day Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email (required) Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe The Latest Olive Oil Is Jumping the Shark By Jaya Saxena The 5 Questions to Ask to Get a Better Restaurant Meal By Hillary Dixler Canavan California’s Upcoming Fast-Food Ballot Measure, Explained By Dana Cronin For White Moustache’s Homa Dashtaki, Yogurt and Rice Is Enough By Ali Slagle My Tart-a-Day Plan in Paris By Monica Burton The Workers Behind Two Popular Food Network Shows Are Unionizing By Amy McCarthy