{"id":9466,"date":"2011-12-14T11:50:55","date_gmt":"2011-12-14T15:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=9466"},"modified":"2014-02-13T15:54:13","modified_gmt":"2014-02-13T19:54:13","slug":"new-york-hot-chocolate-connoisseur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2011\/12\/14\/new-york-hot-chocolate-connoisseur\/","title":{"rendered":"Come Winter, New York Offers Hot Chocolate for the Connoisseur"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hot Chocolate in New York<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Hot chocolate<\/strong>! Is it the silver lining of the cold weather months? Whatever your feelings about winter, there\u2019s no denying that one of its most comforting aspects is a steaming mug of cocoa. Since New Yorkers walk around so much, regardless of the temperatures outside, they understand this better than anyone \u2013 so as a public service, New York Habitat now presents an introductory guide to some of the most dependable sources for hot chocolate in the city.<\/p>\n

(This is by no means a comprehensive list, and obviously tastes will vary. But trust us when we say that any one of the following options is better than the Swiss Miss or Nestle packet you\u2019d be stuck with at home!)<\/p>\n

Arguably the Holy Grail for New York chocoholics is Jacques Torres Chocolate<\/strong>. Dubbed \u201cthe city\u2019s own Willie Wonka\u201d by New York magazine, Torres has won the loyalty of New Yorkers for years now with the thick, dark confection that\u2019s his signature blend. If you\u2019re in Manhattan, you\u2019ll want to visit the Tribeca location at 350 Hudson Street, just below West Houston, and if you\u2019re in Brooklyn, don\u2019t miss the beloved Jacques Torres sister shop down in DUMBO, not far from the East River (66 Water Street, near Main Street).<\/p>\n

Another contender is Max Brenner<\/strong> at 841 Broadway (near 13th Street, just south of Union Square). Max\u2019s plain hot chocolate, rich and creamy with a layer of foam on top, qualifies as a dessert all by itself, but you can also get your fix with a flavor shot, and more exotic varieties like the Italian Thick Hot Chocolate and Mexican Spicy Hot Chocolate (sweet but with an bracing dash of chili pepper) also tempt the adventurous.<\/p>\n

Not far away, meanwhile, City Bakery<\/strong> on West 18th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues) offers more frothy fun\u2014in addition to the regular portion, their hot chocolate is available in a nifty \u201cshot size\u201d in case your New Year\u2019s resolution has you counting calories. (But don\u2019t overlook the house-made marshmallows, either.)<\/p>\n

Finally, over in Brooklyn, The Chocolate Room<\/strong> at 86 Fifth Avenue in Park Slope offers a hot chocolate made with Belgian dark chocolate that\u2019s so rich you\u2019ll need a spoon to finish it. Luckily, the space\u2019s comfy sit-down atmosphere means you won\u2019t mind dawdling over your cup.<\/p>\n

Planning to visit New York City this winter? New York Habitat has a wide range of furnished rental apartments in the City<\/a> to suit every taste. Below are a few sample listings to give you an idea of what\u2019s available.<\/p>\n

– A fully furnished one-bedroom apartment (NY-15100) in Battery Park, in downtown Manhattan<\/a> features building amenities like a health club and a rooftop deck with a landscaped sundeck, along with a 24-hour doorman. Inside the apartment you\u2019ll enjoy wood floors, wide windows to allow in plenty of sunlight, and a fully equipped kitchen. Since the building is only a block from the Hudson River, you\u2019ll enjoy strolling along the recently renovated Hudson River Greenway.<\/p>\n

– Further uptown in Greenwich Village is a furnished two-bedroom apartment (NY-12919)<\/a> in a 14-story luxury doorman building. Bustling Union Square is two blocks north, and several cafes and music venues are just blocks south of the building. The apartment kitchens and bathrooms have been newly renovated, and many of the building\u2019s apartments enjoy city views. A gym is available for all residents.<\/p>\n

– In\u00a0Brooklyn, a furnished five bedroom apartment in Park Slope\u00a0(NY-15084)<\/a>\u00a0.\u00a0This triplex apartment rental is situated in a lovely brownstone.\u00a0Featuring five\u00a0decorative fireplaces, hardwood floors and moldings, this apartment has\u00a0a private deck on the parlor level and a recreation room in addition to the five bedrooms, making this rental perfect for families.<\/p>\n

Do you have a favorite hot chocolate destination in New York City? Please feel free to share your recommendations with fellow New York Habitat readers in the space below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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