"Themed menus based around specific ingredients often read like Iron Chef challenges. But at Chocobar Cortés—a Mott Haven restaurant from a fourth-generation Puerto Rican chocolate company—the chocolate-centric menu feels fun. You can get flights of either rum or stout paired with different chocolates, and most of the cocktails involve chocolate in some form." - carina finn koeppicus
"August is National Sandwich Month for some reason, and we’re going to celebrate by replacing one of our late-night bodega sandwiches with an extra special one. Go to Chocobar Cortes this month and have a chopped cheese or tripleta with a chocolate twist. More info here." - neha talreja
"There's only one thing that exceeds the chill factor of a “Netflix and Chill” night, and that thing is a conga (or three). Put something breezy on and head over to Chocobar Cortes in the Bronx for “Congas and Chill” night with Danny Conga. You can get a frozen drink made with Puerto Rican chocolate and pretend you’re on an island (instead of watching Love Island on TV)." - neha talreja
"Themed menus based around specific ingredients often read like Iron Chef challenges. But at Chocobar Cortés—a Mott Haven spot with bright yellow walls and black and white checkered floors—the chocolate-centric menu feels fun. There’s a club sandwich on chocolate mallorca bread, a grilled cheese with chocolate butter, and even something called a Chocoburger. Be sure to take advantage of the extensive hot chocolate menu. The Puerto Rican 80% dark version (served with cheese) is worth a visit all on its own." - kenny yang, carina finn koeppicus, neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine
"If the most romantic thing you and your partner have done lately is watching Love is Blind in each other's sweats, it’s time for an actual date night (for you and for our girl Deepti). Chocobar Cortes is hosting a sexy-as-hell Noche de Salsa on Thursday with salsa music, a dance floor, and an all-chocolate menu. After a few choco-martinis, you’ll both be gushing about how you would have totally fallen in love with each other through a wall. Make sure to RSVP. Spots fill up fast." - neha talreja