By Meredith Deliso & Nicole Levy
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Step away from the Swiss Miss mix.
Don’t be basic and order the plain stuff to celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day on Jan. 31. Especially not when we’ve rounded up some of the more unique varieties — from cups bedecked with “blossoming” marshmallows to vegan alternatives with coconut sugar — city bakeries and ice cream shops are selling.
With temperatures regularly dipping below freezing in recent weeks, we know you’ll be seeking these before and beyond the one-day holiday:
Roberta’s Pizza launches first-ever holiday pop-up at PENN 1 storefront
The story of Zaro’s Bakery, serving up sweet treats to New Yorkers on the go for nearly a century
East Village’s La Cabra serving up exceptional coffee, inventive pastries and a perfectionist’s touch
Peck Slip Social opens in Seaport: A whiskey wonderland blending Mediterranean and Asian flavors
FARE Act becomes law without Mayor Adams’ signature, shifting NYC broker fee costs from tenants to landlords
Bronx DA urges lawmakers to tighten cannabis and retail theft laws to protect small businesses
Prospect Park to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a ‘spectacular light display,’ rather than fireworks, as drought continues
Citi Bike to expand its footprint in the outer boroughs bringing bike service to 900,000 more New Yorkers in 2025
Construction worker dies after worksite accident in Midtown
Yankees acquiring star closer Devin Williams from Brewers
Mets to retire David Wright’s No. 5 on July 19
Pete Alonso news: Mets, slugger ‘still engaged’ in reunion talks as 2024 free agency continues
Mets’ concept of family helped spark Juan Soto’s move from Yankees
Juan Soto wants to make Mets a ‘dynasty’ after historic 15-year contractProspect Park to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a ‘spectacular light display,’ rather than fireworks, as drought continues
The Kid Mero looks to elevate local talent in his home boro: ‘I love the Bronx so f—-n’ much’
Caribbean-American US Attorney for the Southern District of New York announces anticipated resignation
In ‘The Brooklyn Nutcracker,’ a ballet classic becomes an ode to the neighborhood
Harland Miller: Painting the world’s pages in charismatic chaos
Brooklyn cops save victim shot by stray bullet while riding bus: cops
Brooklyn bus driver stabbed passenger during violent on-board argument: cops
Serial groper wanted for fondling women across Manhattan and the BronxBronx DA urges lawmakers to tighten cannabis and retail theft laws to protect small businesses Construction worker dies after worksite accident in Midtown
