Downtown Albany Hot Chocolate Stroll businesses announced

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- The fifth annual Hot Chocolate Stroll participating businesses have been announced. The stroll is set for Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This year's Stroll will feature 25 participating restaurants and businesses throughout Downtown Albany. Hot chocolate lovers can purchase a ticket to receive a passport to stamp at each location and a commemorative mug.

Each guest who collects stamps from each location can enter into a chance to win a $50 Downtown Albany Gift Card. Once all the samples have been tried, guests can vote on their favorite hot chocolate at Union Station.

"We are proud to support this year’s largest-ever Hot Chocolate Stroll, which for many downtown Albany residents, employees, and visitors marks the official kick-off to the holiday season in downtown Albany," Joshua Wainman, president of Wainschaf Associates said. "We encourage everyone to take part in this festive holiday tradition and explore the many participating local businesses in one of Albany’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods while enjoying the vibrant sense of community the event brings to Downtown each year." 

Participating Businesses:

• The Olde English Pub & Pantry, 683 Broadway
• Discover Albany, 25 Quackenbush Square
• The Yard Hatchet House & Bar, 16 Sheridan Avenue
• Dawn's Victory Sports Cafe, 10 Sheridan Avenue
• The Hollow Bar & Kitchen, 79 North Pearl Street
• B. Lodge & Co., 75 North Pearl Street
• Banh Mi 47, 74 North Pearl Street
• Alias Coffee, 76 North Pearl Street
• The Skinny Pancake, 1 Steuben Place
• Downtown Nutrition, 27 North Pearl Street
• Hilton Albany, 40 Lodge Street
• St. Peter's Church, 107 State Street
• The City Beer Hall, 42 Howard Street
• Motor Oil Coffee, 136 State Street
• Wellington's, 144 State Street
• Albany War Room Tavern, 42 Eagle Street
• Suga Foot's Soul Kitchen, 165 Madison Avenue
• Hattie's Restaurant, 121 Madison Avenue
• Historic Albany Foundation, 48 Hudson Avenue
• Ophelia's, 388 Broadway
• Fort Orange General Store, 412 Broadway
• The Vandy Thrift Shoppe, 412 Broadway
• Loch & Quay, 414 Broadway
• Broadway Plaza Liquor, 418 Broadway
• Stacks Espresso Bar, 488 Broadway

This event has sold out for the two previous events. Organizers recommend purchasing tickets ahead of the event. Day-of-tickets will be available, while supplies last.

Guests can purchase tickets on the Downtown Albany's website or on Eventbrite. For more information on the Stroll, visit Downtown Albany's website.