Tartine Bakery in San Francisco, Calif.
This bay area bakery takes advantage of local dark chocolate manufacturer Scharffen Berger to create a hot chocolate that is ultra rich and pleasingly complex. You can even relax in their beautiful cafe to enjoy every sip of the decadent drink. And if that's not enough to put you in a chocolate coma, dig into the flourless chocolate soufflé cake made with Valrhona chocolate.



Jean Philippe Chocolates & Pastries in Las Vegas, Nev.
This European-style pastry shop nestled inside the Bellagio is known for having some of the city's best hot chocolate. Touted as a modern day Willy Wonka, renowned pastry chef Jean-Philippe Maury even has his own 27-foot hot chocolate fountain.

Little Nell in Aspen, Colo.
There's nothing better than curling up by the fire with a warm mug of hot chocolate after coming off the slopes. And The Little Nell's signature hot cocoa is exactly the one you want. It's mixed with Valrhona chocolate ganache and whole milk and finished with fresh whipped cream and a chocolate-dipped peppermint stick. Total perfection.

Intemperantia Chocolates in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
This gourmet chocolatier's hot chocolate is highly praised by SoCal locals. Made with imported Belgium chocolate and heavy cream, it's awesomely sinful. Don't live nearby? Order some to try.


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