My good buddy Rhonda May, founder and publisher of the long-running CityFood magazine and Web site in Vancouver, BC, sent me word that she’s helped organize the first-ever Hot Chocolate Festival in that wonderful town.

Touted as 7 chocolatiers, 30 days, 50+ crazy flavors, it started on January 15 and runs until February 13.

So if you are headin’ north, please stop in for a cuppa chocolate! Here’s a complete listing of participating venues and crazy flavors.

Organic French Lavender-infused Grand Marnier, Orange Blossom & Cinnamon, or White Chocolate with Mango and Coconut Hot Chocolate, anybody?

Public-relations pros take note: Can’t we start a Hot Chocolate Festival in Seattle in 2012?!?!