It's cold outside. Cold, and grey. And unfortunately you have to be out in it. Did I mention that, knowing my luck, it's probably windy outside too?
Thankfully I have finally visited ACKC on 14th Street. I am a big hot chocolate fan. In the winter time, I horde the stuff and during those really cold weeks, I make it just about every night. But a few weeks ago, I was walking with some friends down 14th Street, heading towards the Metro from some delicious Ethiopian food, when we passed ACKC. I had heard about this place, probably about a year ago when it first opened from Daily Candy, but I hadn't been before. So on a whim, we stopped by and stepped out of the cold to pick up hot chocolate. My drink? Bette Davis. It was the coconut flakes on top of the hot chocolate that got me, along with the almond syrup.
Well, that following Monday at work, I told several people about ACKC. We would get to talking about our respective weekends, and I would tell them about this place they had to try.
And right now...I'm really craving another hot chocolate drink, but that's going to have to wait until next week I think. I'm spending the holidays down South (and before you feel a twinge of jealousy, know that it's a little cold here too, at least so far it's been cold). I did just get online and try to Google a hot chocolate cafe, but there doesn't seem to be one. Sure, I can get a cup at Starbucks or Panera, but I want the red painted walls with the artwork and the small tables, and that smell of chocolate in the air. And, ok, I wouldn't mind seeing really wintry weather outside either.
So if you find yourself along 14th Street, I'd suggest stopping in for a cup. And in the summer they have some frozen drinks as well. I know that I, for one, will definitely be going there my first week back in DC. Enjoy!
Thankfully I have finally visited ACKC on 14th Street. I am a big hot chocolate fan. In the winter time, I horde the stuff and during those really cold weeks, I make it just about every night. But a few weeks ago, I was walking with some friends down 14th Street, heading towards the Metro from some delicious Ethiopian food, when we passed ACKC. I had heard about this place, probably about a year ago when it first opened from Daily Candy, but I hadn't been before. So on a whim, we stopped by and stepped out of the cold to pick up hot chocolate. My drink? Bette Davis. It was the coconut flakes on top of the hot chocolate that got me, along with the almond syrup.
Well, that following Monday at work, I told several people about ACKC. We would get to talking about our respective weekends, and I would tell them about this place they had to try.
And right now...I'm really craving another hot chocolate drink, but that's going to have to wait until next week I think. I'm spending the holidays down South (and before you feel a twinge of jealousy, know that it's a little cold here too, at least so far it's been cold). I did just get online and try to Google a hot chocolate cafe, but there doesn't seem to be one. Sure, I can get a cup at Starbucks or Panera, but I want the red painted walls with the artwork and the small tables, and that smell of chocolate in the air. And, ok, I wouldn't mind seeing really wintry weather outside either.
So if you find yourself along 14th Street, I'd suggest stopping in for a cup. And in the summer they have some frozen drinks as well. I know that I, for one, will definitely be going there my first week back in DC. Enjoy!
