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The Ultimate Chocolate Indulgences for Valentine's Day

For the best that NYC has to offer, get your chocolate fix at these incredible chocolatiers.
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Chocolate is a favored indulgence any day, made that much sweeter on Valentine's Day. Chocolatiers outdo themselves for the special day, the single highest sales day on the chocolate calendar. Each year, the creations get increasingly inspired, making chocolate gifts less commercially trite and more of a treat to be shared not only for the taste sensation, but for the romance they elicit. From exotic flavorings to elegant packaging, the master craftsmen imaginations are in full force this Valentine's Day. For the best that NYC has to offer, get your chocolate fix at these incredible chocolatiers.

Gourmet Chocoltiers in New York CIty
The Ultimate Haut-Chocolat(01 of05)
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Travel the world with Vosges owner/chocolatier Katrina Markoff's exotic expression of haut-chocolat. Inspired by her apprenticeships spanning four continents, custom premium chocolate truffles are infused with hand selected spices and flowers, which are flown in from around the globe. Everyday favorites are the parfum infused caramels, but for Valentine's Day, she's rolled out an entire line in the signature purple packaging. There's quite an extensive collection to delight the senses from The Aphrodisiac Hatbox to Heart Truffle Boxes filled with their inventive pieces such as Black Pearl with ginger, wasabi, dark chocolate and black sesame seeds. And to prove that heart day isn't just for her, there's a selection of Gifts for Him with beer pairings and bacon bars. Stores in Soho and Upper East Side. (credit:Flickr:thepinkpeppercorn)
Mr. Chocolate(02 of05)
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Mr. Chocolate is having some fun with his special Valentine's Day product line. Among the heart boxes are gifts appropriate for him or her, and some created to be shared together. If you're looking to spice things up on February 14th, try some body paint or let the bonbons in the "Kissing Game" rule the night's romance by following their "how to" suggestions. Nobody understands more than Jacques Torres that Fudge Sauce plus Valentine's Day equals Love Tonic, pick some up and get steamy. Stores in NYC and Dumbo. (credit:Flickr:kimberlykv)
A Twist on the Bubbly(03 of05)
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A New York City tradition since 1923, Li-Lac confections excel at every holiday and Valentine's Day is no exception. Their classic chocolates are available in red satin boxes with French and Truffle assortments. Not to be outdone in the creativity department, they've made some of their famous chocolate molds especially for Valentine's Day. For a twist on the bubbly, try a chocolate bottle of champagne or go all the way and have it set in a chocolate ice bucket with white chocolate diamond ice-cubes. Stores on 8th Ave & Jane in Greenwich Village and in the Grand Central Marketplace. (credit:Flickr:ccharmon)
Decadently Elegant(04 of05)
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Robert Linxe, master craftsman chocolatier opened the first La Maison du Chocolat in Paris in 1977 and has passed his passion and exacting standards down through the years to the incredible product that it still is today. The ultimate in elegance, the haut-chocolat Valentine's offerings are both decadently and romantically sumptuous and designed to impress your sweetheart: Zest of Love is a dark chocolate ganache with zests of grapefruit, orange and lemon and the Bubbles of Love are milk chocolate ganache with rose champagne. Stores in NYC and Short Hills, NJ. (credit:Flickr:Grilled Ahi)
Belgian Specialties(05 of05)
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Leonidas introduced their Belgian chocolates to the US back in 1991 with the flagship store on Madison Avenue and they've been importing them weekly ever since. They're famous for having the largest collection of quality Belgian chocolates and for the ability to choose from over 100 different pieces to customize your assortment. Their Ballotin boxes are decked out for Valentine's Day and filled with a collection of their most popular milk, dark and white chocolates, simply perfect and seductive at the same time. Madison Avenue between 51st and 52nd. (credit:Flickr:Paul Lowry)

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