Perhaps no dessert is so closely associated with a city than the beloved Boston cream pie. But its association with the Hub and the surrounding region goes deeper than just a name.

 Boston has a long history with chocolate, going all the way back to the Colonial days. For those in the here and now, however, one of the best ways to get their chocolate fix is by taking a tour

Valentine’s Day may be a few weeks away, but it’s never too early to start indulging in chocolate. Luckily, the Taste of Chocolate Weekend, hosted by the Harvard Square Business Association, returns in all its sweet splendor January 24-26.

Now that it’s beginning to look a bit more like fall in Boston, restaurants across the city are updating their menus to feature new autumn-inspired desserts.

Let’s face it: The New England Dessert Showcase is about as close to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory as you’re ever going to get.