I've passed Godiva hundreds of times. (I LOVE their biscuits, so I always walk a bit faster past the shop so I don't get tempted.) However, I don't ever recall seeing frozen drinks! I was walking in the Prudential the other day, and I was waiting in a very LONG lunch line at Qdobo. Godiva happens to be right next door. (You can see where this is going....)Since the line didn't seem to be moving, and Godiva had no line, I figured I'd forego my burrito and instead indulge in one of their heavenly looking chocolate drinks for lunch. Why waste time waiting in line? Plus, that way I'd be able to continue walking--a burrito is hardly portable mall food. (Everyone knows it's all about portability!)
So, I slid out of line and walked into Godiva, ordered the "Dark Chocolate Decadence," and waited. (In the meantime, I also signed up for their free rewards card. A free piece of chocolate every month without a necessary purchase? Score--where do I sign?) When I got it, it looked eerily similar to a Starbucks frap, just more chocolate-y. Oh boy, was I wrong--this drink is in its own league.
It is a bit less icy than the Starbucks consistency, but there are actually ground up pieces of chocolate in the drink itself, so it's like you're drinking and eating chocolate at the same time. (I can already see a bunch of you squirm...I'll never understand those who don't like bits in their drinks. No bubble tea? Really??) In my case, I LOVED it. I almost did a little dance after my first sip. Then, I realized I was in a mall, and took out my phone to call Ash. Halfway through dialing I realized he was probably busy saving lives, and didn't need to be interrupted because I had found a cool new drink, and hung up. Then, I thought, well, who would want to be interrupted because I found a cool new chocolate drink? And I immediately called Priya.
She, however, was busy with all her smart kids, so I left a message. When she returned my call, I remembered that she was one of those crazy ones who doesn't like bits in her drinks. (::shaking my head::) But, she was happy for me! Finally, when Ash got home and asked me what I had for lunch, I told him, and braced myself for a that's-great-but-it's-not-a-healthy-lunch comment. His reaction? He smiled and shook his head. (Not even one word of disapproval. Is there anything not to love about this man?)
At around $5 for a grande size cup, it ain't cheap, but it's worth it. This might be enough to pull me into every Godiva I walk by. Somebody send me some will power. Actually, forget it. I'm probably a lost cause anyway.
