Happy New Year!

We spent New Year's Eve in the home of the peppermint patty (York, PA). Unfortunately for us, the York peppermint patty factory had moved south, and we didn't have a chance to visit the famed Wolfgang Sweet Shoppe. Arriving back in New York today after a four-hour drive, we were parched as well as chocolate-deprived. So, we were thrilled to discover that (a) Dean & DeLuca was open, and (b) the store was now carrying Cocio, the rich Danish chocolate milk beverage that was heavily promoted at this year's Chocolate Show. This thick cocoa-y treat is not just for kids! Now we feel refreshed and ready to begin the year 2003.

Dean and DeLuca: 560 Broadway, (212) 226-6800.