I love chocolate and it is rare that I go a day without it. I figure it's a much better habit than smoking, right? In the past few years boutique chocolate cafes have been popping up in cities throughout the country. I like this trend! Fancy chocolate is a great gift to bring to the next dinner party you are invited to (with wine as well, of course!) but you can also make an outing to these cafes and host events there too. I pass Aroa a few times a week, it is located on Washington Street in the South End. I would have never thought to host a kids party here, but what a great idea. This is an especially great option when it is freezing out (like today!). For us grownups, they have chocolate tastings - the next one is January 19th from 6:30-8:30 for only $10/person. 
Finale has been around for years now. I passed the Park Plaza location on my way home from the movies last night and everyone looked like they were having such a nice time in there. This is a wonderful place to pick up desserts from but it is also a great option if you are looking for a place to host a shower. The prices are pretty reasonable, the "afternoon delight" costing $14.95/person and includes coffee or tea, tea sandwiches and a finale pastry. 
When my parents lived in downtown Philadelphia, my mom and I used to walk by the Naked Chocolate cafe and try our best to refrain from going in. It is a great place with awesome chocolate! There are three locations, two on Walnut street and one on 18th.
Find the local chocolate cafe wherever you live, and if you don't have one, you can order online from the three chocolate shops above. Now after writing this blog, I am off to make some hot cocoa, it's the only chocolate I have in the house right now!
