If you really want to show that special someone you care this Valentine's Day, then skip the generic chocolate assortment from a cookie-cutter chain store and head to a local shop where sweets are crafted by hand, Fleurir Chocolates. A pair of cocoa enthusiasts with ample amounts of culinary training lead the chocolate-making endeavors. They make small batches of chocolate by hand using all-natural ingredients. This allows them complete control over the artistic process, resulting in superior sweets.

Treat your paramour to a box of truffles featuring ganache flavors like raspberry, cheesecake, and carrot cake, each embellished with colorful and artsy designs. Pick up a bottle of vino and bring it home with a wine-pairing set, which features beautiful chocolate bars designed specifically for enjoying with booze on the side. Grab a decadent chocolate bar, perhaps the South Bar infused with hickory-smoked bacon toffee, or snag a box of salted caramels. Regardless of which treat you choose, expect a high-quality confection crafted with great care.

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