Hotel Chocolat, the U.K.-based chocolatier, is making its entry into Chicago with the opening of two of its Velvetiser Cafe ...

is a solid chocolate ball that gets dropped into a mug of hot water or milk and instantly turns into a warm cup of decadent hot chocolate. To say the least, this new trend has intrigued me.

Herrine Ro: We tried three of the most decadent hot chocolates in New York ... This place specializes in homemade marshmallow, but their hot chocolate is supposed to be equally as delicious.