"We’d like to officially propose replacing the Chicago River with L.A. Burdick’s famous drinking chocolate à la Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. There are several different kinds at this River North cafe, including ones made with single-source chocolate shavings. But the spicy dark cocoa served piping hot is the one you want. It has the thick consistency of drinking chocolate, but it’s sweeter and the hint of chili pepper balances things out nicely." - veda kilaru, adrian kane