Love and Confection

THIS VALENTINE’S DAY, SHOW YOUR SWEETIE YOU CARE WITH LOCALLY MADE CHOCOLATE TREATS.

(FROM TOP)

NEW YORK

Jacques Torres One bite of this dark chocolate-wrapped ginger bonbon will make your sweetheart wrap her arms around you.
$1.50; www.mrchocolate.com

ATLANTA

Cacao If you’re feeling lovesick, this truffle, made with infusions of echinacea and orange blossom water, is the perfect cure.
$2.50; www.cacaoatlanta.com

PHILADELPHIA

John & Kira’s Jubilee Chocolates If you’re lucky, your lady will love this raspberry-flavored ladybug. 
$29/box of 9; www.johnandkiras.com

SEATTLE

Fran’s Chocolates, Ltd. Salty meets sweet in these dark chocolate-dipped caramels covered in salt harvested in France.
$1.50; www.franschocolates.com

SAN FRANCISCO

Recchiuti Just like you and your sweetie, the hazelnut and milk chocolate flavors make a perfect pair.
$1.80; www.recchiuti.com

FT. MYERS, FL

Norman Love What’s better than a heart filled with passion (fruit)-infused dark-chocolate ganache?
$1.50; www.normanloveconfections.com

PHOTOGRAPH BY CLAIRE BENOIST