Leaving the Mus\u00e9e des Beaux Arts on a rainy afternoon, I was thinking about how I might satisfy my chocolate craving when lo and behold, a sign appeared at eye level saying \""40 flavours of hot chocolate\"" (well, it might have said it in French). Hmmm...sounded promising. \n\nMoving through this eclectic shop, I felt like Alice in Wonderland.\n\nThe front section gave me a flashback to university days when my German roommate would pick up specialty groceries at the European deli. So many interesting and delicious things from real French mayonnaise to Ricola teas to many many many kinds of chocolate. \n\nThe middle of the store had German and Swiss clocks of every scale imaginable. Cuckoo clocks, grandfather clocks, wall clocks, and even a case full of wearable clocks...oh yes, we call those watches.\n\nIn the back I found giant bears (of the stuffed animal variety) and tiny sports cars. My favourite item was a rocking horse but instead of a horse it was a plush elephant. Do you see why I was expecting to see mock turtles and the Red Queen at any moment?\n\nBut by far the best part of this store was picking my flavour of real hot chocolate. It's made like an espresso drink, with real chocolate crumbles measured out and steamed milk (or soy milk - yay!) stirred in. I had the mi-noir orange, and it was flavoured with real bits of orange. Oh. My. So good.\n\nThe only thing that was missing from all this wonderfulness was a place to sit and savour my drink. \n\nOne more thing before I sign off: they sell Swiss army knives made of chocolate. What more could a girl want?