One local trend we can really get behind: Gourmet hot chocolate shops. Cocoa (cocoachocolateshop.com) in Larchmont, NY—and sister restaurant across the street, Bread and Cocoa—both serve rich, creamy concoctions made from Belgian dark chocolate and whole milk. Blue Tulip Chocolates (bluetulipchocolates.com) in Rye, NY, makes a European version—topped with whipped cream, cinnamon or mint—that you can also buy.
