Hot Chocolate at Grom

The Cioccolata Calda "Fondente" at Grom is their dark hot chocolate blended with Venezuelen "Ocumare" plantation chocolate. Grom says they make it the traditional Italian way, using chocolate of fine quality from single source chocolate producers. Only a small amount of fresh milk and cane sugar are added, nothing artificial. It is extremely dense and full of flavor. The texture is completely smooth but quite rich and as thick as any good hot chocolate you'll find in the city. Do not skip the scoop of freshly whipped cream that comes with it and melts slowly as you savor every sip.

Grom. 233 Bleecker Street, New York, NY.

(212) 206-1738

http://www.grom.it/ita/

Doughnut Plant's New Location: The Chelsea Hotel on Monday

Doughnut Plant is set to open a new location at the Chelsea Hotel on Monday, February 14th, 2011. Sweetness just in time for Valentine's Day! I'm especially excited because I am a fan of pretty much everything that has ever graced Doughnut Plant's menu and a Chelsea location is considerably closer to my apartment than the original location. 

Doughnut Plant. 279 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002

& the Chelsea Hotel: 220 West 23rd Street. (212) 675-9100. 

http://www.doughnutplant.com/

The City Bakery - Hot Chocolate Festival

If you crave hot choco the same way that I do, make your way to The City Bakery this month.

City Bakery's 19th Annual Hot Chocolate Festival calendar: The City Bakery Hot Chocolate Festival

City Bakery. 3 West 18th Street. New York, NY 10011.

(212) 366-1414

http://www.thecitybakery.com/

Lobster Tail at Ferrara Bakery & Cafe

The Lobster Tail at Ferrara Bakery & Cafe in Little Italy has been a classic for years. And it's pretty to look at, with a liberal dusting of sugar and perpetual flaky layers of pastry. Oh, and it's jam packed with Bavarian Cream.

Ferrara Bakery & Cafe. 195 Grand Street, New York, NY 10013.

(212) 226-6150

http://www.ferraracafe.com/nyc/