Grocer’s Daughter boozy Valentine’s Day box

Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest times of the year for chocolatiers, and at Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate in Empire, the holiday is an opportunity to experiment with new ideas while highlighting local partnerships.

Rather than repeating the same concept year after year, the chocolate shop creates four new confections annually for its Valentine’s Day themed box, drawing inspiration from flavors, experiences, and collaborations.

“Really, we try to come up with something different each year,” said Grocer’s Daughter chocolatier Gabi Maddox.