Trust me, I get this is the most stressful time of the semester. You DON’T want to camp out in the library and do work for hours on end, but the inevitable must happen. This isn’t to say you should forget the reward of finishing school in 3 short weeks. WINTER BREAK!
Among the hours of studying and scrambling to finish final projects, it’s also important to take some time off to unwind, de-stress and enjoy some holiday cheer. That’s the best way I’ve found to maintain my sanity this time of year. Whether that’s heading down to Faneuil Hall to see the Christmas tree and light show “Blink”, skating at the Frog Pond ($2 for students with ID from 6-9pm on Tuesday nights), or indulging in incredible hot chocolate from Boston restaurants.
You may be wondering where to find this so-called “incredible” hot chocolate I’ve mentioned. Swiss Miss doesn’t have anything on these guys:
MET BACK BAY – 279 Dartmouth Street
Providing the “Hot Chocolate Experience” with a tasting flight of hot chocolate, talk about the ultimate celebration of winter. I’ve literally wanted to try this every year I’ve been in Boston and can’t wait to finally indulge. Yes it is $14 for hot chocolate, but who can resist “Classic Hot Chocolate, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Salted Almond Hot Chocolate, and Peppermint Hot Chocolate”
LA BURDICKS– 220 Clarendon St Boston (That cute little building near Copley Square you always see but never know what it is) or 52 Brattle St Cambridge
Only for the most profound chocolate lovers, LA Burdick’s treat is more straight up melted chocolate then any sort of combination of milk and chocolate. They even call it “drinking chocolate” rather than hot chocolate. Very small sized cups are enough for even the most indulgent. They have killer chocolate cake too. Just sayin’
MAX BRENNER’S- 745 Boylston St
You’re in for the ultimate chocolate experience when you go to Max Brenner’s. I would recommend making reservations if you chose to head there on a Friday or Saturday night as they are always extremely busy. Their chocolate indulgences are sure worth the wait. Hot chocolate is served in their signature “Hug Mug” which sits perfectly in your hands, making drinking hot chocolate more of an religious experience then a way to quench your thirst. While you’re there, you might as well try one of their flatbread pizzas or just skip to the dessert pizza. You won’t be disappointed.
GHIRADELLI– 6 North Market, Faneuil Hall
Although I can’t speak to their hot chocolate personally, I’m sure they must have many amazing chocolate-y options. And since they just opened, why don’t you head down to Faneuil Hall to see the tree and check out all the options and report back. Oh and ice cream.
Happy Holidays Everyone!!
**all photos taken from their respective location’s websites
