moving onward to chocolaty delights

i have got a new york state of mind. what is on that mind you ask? frozen hot chocolate! the most amazing drink i have ever tasted. basically a chocolate slush but so much more! really what more could you ask for on a hot day in the sun, in a city that never sleeps.

jeaninne and i had a very long day. beaches, hot dogs, boardwalks, ferris wheels, empire state building, and throw in a bit of shopping equals two very tired tourists. however, on my list (aka clipboard of fun) was go to serendipity 3. i don't  know how i knew of this place, but through word of mouth from someone, i just had to go. so we took the subway, got to the place and were told it would be an hour wait. i could see the look of dread on jeaninne's face. BUT, being a most glorious friend we chilled out on the sidewalks with all the others who didn't bother making a reservation.

our names finally getting called we stepped into the restaurant. surrounded by stained glass, chandeliers, and cute little lamps, it reminded me of a fashionable dollhouse. by this point we were completely and utterly starving. our stomachs were calling to us from the menus. we both had to get the frozen hot chocolate, as that was what this place was known for but what to do about the other wonderful items on the menu?

aren't they to die for??? i love chocolate!

then we saw it! the "outrageous banana split" for 22.50. i don't know about you but i have never seen a dessert that was priced like that. out of hunger and complete curiosity i had to see what a 22.50 dessert looked like. our server came to our table. we diligently ordered the items. he did what i would like to call, "the manhattan once over" and said, "no no no, you cannot handle that much food, i will get you the coward's portion" (it was half the cost). as he left the table jeaninne and i were in a state of non stop laughter.

needless to say the server was right. there was no way we could even finish the coward's portion. but everything was so heavenly. i was in a state of pure chocolate bliss! AND if you are interested in getting yourself a frozen hot chocolate i happened to see them selling the mix at chapters. so you too can have a little bit of serendipity 3!

our coward's portion...it was delicious!

just a fun fact regarding this place....they also had an "Golden Opulence Sundae" for $1000.00 that required a 48 hour reservation in advance...what do you think would be on it????

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