At 9pm, this place was crowded, so plan ahead.  Even the comfy benches out front by the window (sorry, could not post pics), require a reservation.  The music is loud and the conversations are buzzing. People are just talking and talking and food is moving around constantly.  But for me, tonight was going to be different.  I was doing desert...first...and last.  Though the menu offered a wide range of options including octopus, Ahi Tuna, Walleye, Rabbit, Lamb and Chicken.  I was tempted by the Macaroni & Cheese with Gruyere and cheddar, but I kept my eye on the prize...I stayed focused.

We cozied up on the benches in front to watch the busy street traffic, until our waitress served us a little bit of heaven.  Hungry gal that I am (thank God for Bikram Yoga), we narrowed our choices to S'More...and More, and A Tribute to the Malted Milk Ball.   Each came with a little shot glass of drinky goodness (I love to use unofficial foody words).  S'More came with a rich chocolate and cream soda phosphate, and the Malted Milk Ball came with a coffee/cocoa chocolate milk shake.  As for the deserts themselves I can tell you this.  The S'More treat was creamy, chocolaty, with a delicious buttery crust.  The Malted Milk Ball had a brownie type texture with a smoky almond meringue.  Our forks were clanking and swirling around the plates to get every last drop.  AMAZING!  The coffee was a spectacular French Press from Uncommon Grounds called "wild ass blend".  I mean honestly, I'm pretty sure this coffee was named after me.

In this photo:  Gia Claire, Professional Bloggess 

Hot Chocolate is located at 1747 N. Damen, Chicago, IL 60647  773.489.1747