Winter recs for LA hound-ambience and good food!

[Fresser]

Tired of the sun in LA :)
Looking for some "warm" and cozy winter restaurants that make you want to snuggle up with a hot toddy. Fireplaces, farm-rustic, small and intimate. Also, tips for hot chocolate, fireside lounges greatly appreciated. I'm staying near Grand Central but will explore the city.
Thanks and Happy New Year!

[pisces]

Comfy, cozy, saw dust on the floor and roaring fire place at Molly's Shebeen.

[David W]

Public has a fireplace in their back lounge-you could have a drink there (the food's not bad, but it's nothing special):
http://www.public-nyc.com/

WD-50, while quite modern in every way, has a fireplace and is, to me, quite a cozy spot, and one of the more interesting places you could eat:
http://www.wd-50.com/info.html

[jdmetz]

Not sure if they have fireplaces (probably not), but Mas and Blue Hill come to mind.