The Chocolate Cure

Chocolate is hot right now in New York City. Everywhere you look, there are luscious little chocolate shops and candy stores. What is this, a city-wide craving or a new trend?

The trend specialists at futurethink say chocolate has become a gourmet experience, meant to be savored like a fine wine or an exotic coffee. So check out these five destinations in New York for the city's most decadent and delicious chocolate. They run the gamut from cozy cafe to whimsical candy store. And if anybody questions your right to another truffle, just tell them you're a chocolate connoisseur doing research.