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From champagne truffles and single-origin chocolate to indulgent cakes and chocolate covered beans, Zurich is heaven for chocoholics. Teuscher is synonymous with Swiss chocolate and its flagship store is here in Zurich - don’t forget to try the Dom Perignon-infused truffle. The best hot chocolate in Zurich is served in the fairy-tale setting of Café Conditorei Schober while Sprüngli specializes in ginormous ice cream sundaes.

When Domingo Ghirardelli immigrated to the United States in 1849, he planned to strike it rich in the California Gold Rush. Unsuccessful, he opened a store in Stockton selling supplies and some confections to other hopeful miners. Flash forward a few years (and failed businesses), and Ghirardelli opened another confectionary company called Ghirardely & Girard, which would lay the foundation for today’s Ghirardelli Chocolate Company.

Chocolate was made on San Francisco‘s northern waterfront for many years but eventually moved out of the city. Luckily the buildings still stand, including the historic power plant with clock tower. Two floors were added to a warehouse in 1923, and atop those the famous 15-foot-high letters spelling out “Ghirardelli.” Though the company continues to make chocolate, it is no longer owned by the Ghirardelli family.

Still, there are plenty of reasons to visit the brick buildings that have been transformed into a thriving marketplace with restaurants—including our favorite, an upscale dim sum restaurant, Palette Tea House—, art galleries, shops, a winetasting room, and of course, a place to taste and buy Ghirardelli chocolate, a true San Francisco original. The square also hosts some popular San Francisco events, including an annual Christmas tree lighting and a chocolate festival held each September.

Today’s Jaipur buzzes with plenty of modern restaurants serving international cuisine, but that wasn’t always the case—when Niros, which first opened in 1949, started serving Chinese fare in the 1960’s, for example, it was the first place in town to do so. Now, going on its seventh decade, the place is still a favorite for its classic décor, attentive service, and extensive menu, which takes you from northern Indian standbys like chicken tikka masala and veggie curries to dumplings, stir-frys, omelettes, and even mushroom stroganoff, as well as Indo-Chinese items like fried paneer in Sichuan sauce. There are extensive choices for both veg and non-veg diners, while the kids should like the old-school sweets like American Ice Cream Sodas and Knicker Bocker Glory sundaes.

Otherworldly frozen custard is just about the last thing you expect from a ramshackle blue-and-white building in the shadow of the Stratosphere. But the soft-serve machines have been whirring here since 1973, and the frozen treat is repeatedly voted the best in Vegas. Employees serve the custard in a dish or cone, as part of a sundae, or in a custard drink—a tasty concoction also known as a concrete. Custard flavors change every day, though the options always include banana nut on Sundays and lemon on Mondays; besides those, chocolate pretzel, gingerbread cookie, cherry pie, and root beer float (to name just a few) have also put in appearances. Luv-It lists flavors a month in advance on the website, so if you’d rather not be surprised, check there before you go.

At Carousel Gelateria Bar, they craft authentic Italian gelato made with natural ingredients imported from Italy (except, of course, for the fresh island fruits). Watch how it’s made for a lesson in true Italian food culture, and enjoy the specialty dish: the Carousel Sundae, made with creamy chocolate, fresh island fruits, and whipped cream. Of course, the selection here is endless: classic gelatos, homemade ice cream sandwiches, sundaes with the works, sorbets, crepes, pastries, handmade cakes, and, if you’re thirsty, thick shakes and even alcoholic beverages. Once your taste buds are satisfied, take a spin on the whimsical merry-go-round or go for a walk in the waterfront hibiscus gardens. Sharon Pruitt/Flickr.

After every high school football game from 1970 through 1973, we would go to Farrells for ice cream sundaes. Big ones, small ones. With or without whipping crème. Always with a cherry. At the end of high school, I had 23 ribbons from Farrells that said “I Made a Pig of Myself at Farrells”...and I only weighed 98 lbs...go figure. Last week, I had my 40th reunion and guess where we went? Yep, Farrells. In its newly reincarnated but virtually identical form, Farrells Ice Cream Parlor is making a resurrenge across throughout California. And never one to ignore a good ice cream sundae, I embraced the kitsch, good memories, and that cherry on the top. And it was delicious!

Owned and operated by brothers Ryan and Eric Berley, The Franklin Fountain is an authentic re-creation of an American ice cream parlor and soda fountain, circa 1915. Ice cream made on-premises is scooped and served in cones, sundaes and floated upon ice cream sodas drawn from a 1904 bronze & onyx soda fountain. Hot fudge, caramel and other toppings are made using fresh, local ingredients. Soda jerks are dressed in period attire, serving customers an authentic early 1900s experience in a historic building with ornate tin ceilings, marble counters and mosaic penny tile floors.

Spring for a cone in your favorite flavor at this mid-Missouri institution. Originally founded in nearby Columbia, the Jefferson City location outlasted other stores and continues to serve locals’ favorite shakes, sundaes, and cones at very reasonable prices. Sugar-free and lower-fat versions of old classics are available, if not recommended. Sodas, chips, and other snacks are available, but why bother--here, ice-cream is the main event. Newbies should know that the sizing is off. A small cone is a large cone elsewhere, and the banana split could replace multiple meals.

Located in Buffalo’s University Heights District, Parkside Candy is famous not only for its affordable ice-cream sundaes and delicious sandwiches, but also for its beautiful space. Open since 1927, the shop is filled with Victorian details—from intricate plaster moldings to mahogany display cases—making a visit here feel like a step back in time. As for the food, the sandwiches are perfect for a light lunch and the sundaes are hands down the best in Buffalo—order the brownie option for a chocolate overdose. Also be sure to pick up signature treats like homemade chocolates, old-fashioned lollipops, and sponge candy for some sweet souvenirs.