Valentine's Day Research

Ok, Valentine's Day is upon us and I have done some difficult research for you all. Here are the results:
I eat Dark chocolate everyday. Just a small amount, but must have it. Bar chocolate I am hooked on now is Ghiradelli Sea Salt Soiree. Ridiculous name, don't judge me, but it's got that true dark chocolate flavor.

*all of these places are local FFLD County, CT locations, but all of them have websites and will ship to you - enjoy!
If you live near Fairfield County, CT Fresh Market in Westport has a great selection of Bar chocolate as well. One great brand with unusual flavors they carry is Vosges. Bacon, chilies, curry, goji berries. Their selection varies, but you can also order online. They also carry other brands that are fun and interesting.
Cocoa Michelle's is terrific - get the Dark Ganache and Sea Salt, do yourself a favor and pick up a hot chocolate. Amazing. Love how pretty the chocolates and presentation are also.
Bridgewater chocolate - get the cherry hearts. the coconut igloos are also great. Let's be honest people, all of their chocolates are good.  The gift boxes make an impressive presentation.
Belgique is also great, everything is good. Dependable, expected and expensive. However, their Kent store is more of an experience- pretty ride up (during another month perhaps) and adorable yellow house-looking building set in a crushed stone lot with pretty landscaping.
Chocopologie is fantastic. We love their Hannah - Burnt Caramel with Hawaiian Sea Salt, Madeleine - Dark Chocolate truffle, Carrie - Crunchy Mocha Nougatine Truffle. Usually get chocolates AND a couple of their amazing little cakes. If you want to be a star, get one (or more!) of the cakes. Truly life changing.
Munson's (good old fashioned, lots of choices and CT company) and Godiva are good, but have gotten bit too processed and commercial; and with so many other options listed above, these are good go to places, but for something really special, the above places are very high quality, delicious and artisan.
CTBites blog did a top 10 in Ct for chocolate, but we've tried them all (multiple times!).
Ok, I think that covers it. he he he