Gray Weather Survival Guide

The sky may be gray, but that’s no reason to feel blue. We’ve come up with plenty of ways to survive

By: Written By Francine Ruley and Lorna Yee with Amelia Apfel, Thea Chard, Brangien Davis, Rachel Hart, Manny Lewis and Kate Calamusa |   January 2010   |  FROM THE PRINT EDITION

Get in touch with your inner dolphin in The Hyatt at Olive 8’s saline pool.

20. Drink chocolate
The next best thing to eating chocolate is enjoying it in liquid form­—and we scoured the city for a few of the best cups. At Caffé Umbria in Pioneer Square, the hot chocolate is so thick, it’s practically pudding. At Sweet and Savory in Mount Baker, watch as your individual order is whisked up on the stovetop. Bonus: The chocolaty goodness here comes with a side cup full of whipped cream! For real connoisseurs who’d like to specify the exact type of chocolate used in their drink, chocolopolis offers eight different flavors—including a spicy version made with a blend of three chiles.