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The Hot Chocolate Festival Couldn't Have Arrived Sooner
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Nell Casey
Published Feb 3, 2014
Modified Feb 4, 2014
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That infernal prognosticating rodent predicts more chilly weather in our near future and it looks like the Staten Island native may be correct. Luckily, the City Bakery's annual Hot Chocolate Festival began on Saturday, so at least we have some fun molten chocolate to keep our spirits up until milder weather prevails.
Now in its 22nd year, the festival brings a daily hot chocolate flavor to the bakery's flagship location on 18th Street. Combinations range from traditional (Espresso, Cinnamon and Caramel) to daring (Ginger, Chili Pepper and Banana Peel) to more esoteric (Sunken Treasure, Ode to the Polar Bear and French Follies). They're not using red wine, but there are Bourbon and Rum Raisin flavors to look forward to, plus the intriguing Happy variety.
Check out the full cocoa-inspired calendar below:
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