What We're Craving This Month: Hot Chocolate

Whether or not you’re running the Hot Chocolate 15K (February 14) now’s the time for a cup of the good stuff. Battle the chill this month with one of these versions, which are all made with seriously good chocolate.

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Barista Parlor

Using different varieties of Olive & Sinclair chocolate, Barista Parlor mixes up just the right level of sweet and heat at both its East Nashville location and Golden Sound outpost in The Gulch. 519B Gallatin Ave., 615-712-9766; 610 Magazine St., 615-227-4782; baristaparlor.com

Josephine

Nestle into the weekend with this decadent hot chocolate service that's offered during brunch. Along with a mug and teapot full of rich chocolate goodness, the tray comes equipped with graham crackers, whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and peppermint bark. 2316 12th Ave. S., 615-292-7766; josephineon12th.com

Bang Candy Company

Because nothing goes better with cocoa than the perfect marshmallow, stop by Bang Candy for a rich, frothy cup, which you can use for dunking a few of the housemade specialties (we recommend the chocolate chili). Marathon Village, 1300 Clinton St., 615-953-1065; bangcandycompany.com