coco loco

on tuesday (october 28) evening, i was supposed to go to the annual high heel drag race in dupont circle. but i had gone last year, and i wasn't really sure that i wanted to be standing in the crowd and in the cold and then not see very much. so, when i found out that it was going to be rainy and possibly showering, i changed my mind about going. i decided to go meet up with my friend, amber, instead. i thought i might still be able to meet up with folks later to see the race, but i didn't. so here is a link to a video of the event instead.

ever since i had this awesome hot chocolate--tasted like pure melted chocolate--at naked chocolate cafe in philly, i'd been wanting to find a similar place. before i left for dc, we looked for some places in dc. on tuesday, meann reminded that i still need to go. so, i asked amber to meet me at co co. sala, a chocolate lounge that just opened in september.

unfortunately, amber had already eaten and i didn't exactly want her to just watch me eat. so i only ordered one appetizer (the place doesn't really serve entrees), along with my dessert. i had the crispy louisiana crabcake served with mango salsa, chipotle tomato glaze, and avocado cilantro emulsion. this was very good.


co co. sala serves 3-course chocolate desserts. i couldn't decide between the italian voyage and aztec experience and, since amber was also deciding between the two, we thought we'd get both and share.

the italian voyage consisted of: panna cotta with chocolate praline soup, 3 flavors of tiramisu: classic / fraise de bois / chocolate, and tuscan ricotta bite and chocolate dipped ameretti. they were all quite good, though i think amber and i both agree that the tiramisu was the best out of the three.




the aztec experience consisted of: churros with dulce de leche dip, hot chocolate soufflé with fiery chocolate center served with coffee ice cream, a piece of chocolate and a kahlua soother, and chocolate-infused horchata and a mexican wedding cookie. hands down, the soufflé was the most delicious part of the meal.




i really enjoyed this restaurant. i wish i could have tried more of the appetizers. and i was too sugared out to even try the hot chocolate. i will definitely have to come here again. i'm glad i opted to hang out with amber and go to co co. sala. it was a lovely ending to my trip.