Winter Fun Guide 2015: Tea & Cocoa

Even more winter fun:
For our 2015 guide to sledding, click here.
For our 2015 guide to ice skating, click here.
For our 2015 guide to winter carnivals, click here.
For our 2015 guide to indoor games, click here.
For our 2015 guide to crafts and creative workshops, click here.
For our 2015 guide to museums, click here.

Mariebelle Sweets
SoHo chocolate shop MarieBelle Sweets lets you spice up your cocoa with options such as a cinnamon stick and nutmeg, freshly ground hazelnuts, and natural banana pulp. 484 Broome Street, mariebelle.com
City Bakery
City Bakery is the New York spot for decadent, thick hot chocolate. Its month-long hot chocolate festival in February features a different flavor, such as “malted milk,” every day. 3 West 18th Street, thecitybakery.com
Milk Bar
Momofuku Milk Bar’s take on hot cocoa features charred marshmallows, and is made by steaming fudge sauce with organic milk. Various locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn, milkbarstore.com
Grom
Freshly made with some of the finest powdered cocoa and cane sugar, beloved gelateria Grom’s hot chocolate is definitely worth a try. A drop or two of cream and hazelnut shavings top off every cup. Various locations around Manhattan, grom.it
American Girl Café
Enjoy a sophisticated tea with the dolls at the American Girl Café, where the dolls even receive their own tiny cups. 609 5th Avenue at 49th Street, americangirl.com
Lady Mendl's Tea Salon
Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon hearkens back to Edith Wharton’s New York. This dainty afternoon tea, served out of the Inn at Irving Place’s brownstone, will appeal to sophisticated young ones. 56 Irving Place, innatirvingplace.com
Alice's Tea Cup
Alice’s Tea Cup is a perfect place for teatime with the kids. Its “Wee Tea” service provides both sophisticated yet kid-friendly tea options, with a menu including grilled cheese and chicken fingers or an apple and Nutella sandwich. Various locations around Manhattan, alicesteacup.com

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.

Atlantic Acting School

Looking for a fun and exciting theater program for kids and teens? Join us at the Atlantic. Our programs are intense, exciting and fun!