Something To Warm Up Your Day...

It is now the time of year for one of New York's most delightful traditions: the Hot Chocolate Festival at The City Bakery! Since 1992, The City Bakery has been pouring steaming mugs of cocoa in flavors of ginger, mango tea, chili pepper, and even beer. Today's flavor was a thick caramel cocoa, slightly sweeter than the dark bittersweet original. I jumped at the chance to add a giant homemade marshmallow, which melted luxuriously into my hot drink. If you're looking for something a little more substantial, check out the amazing salad bar and crunchy-topped macaroni and cheese.

The City Bakery: 3 W. 18th St., New York, NY, (212) 366-1414.