Valentine’s Day is nearly here, which means chocolate-covered everything, festive cocktails and other sweet treats are all most people can think about.
If you still need to find some gifts for that special someone or want to treat yourself this Feb. 14, we’ve got a few local picks with a romantic spin to share.
Chocolate-covered treats, Sweet Dreams Confections Co.
These hot cocoa bombs made by Sweet Dreams Confections Co. in Middletown are chocolate-covered strawberry flavored. Buy them for a loved one or treat yourself this Valentine’s Day! Provided by Sweet Dreams Confections Co.
Sweet Dreams Confections Co. is a family-run confectionery in Middletown making hand-crafted sweets for all occasions. Some of their Valentine’s Day bestsellers include hand-dipped, chocolate-covered strawberries, which come in milk, white and dark chocolate. Another big seller is their handmade truffles that come in 37 flavors.
More goodies include chocolate-covered marshmallows, pretzels, graham crackers … and bacon. We know there’s someone out there waiting to unwrap that on Valentine’s Day.
The menu also features the viral Dubai chocolate bars seen on social media in recent months and peanut butter cup pie.
1 Shallcross Place, Middletown, (302) 696-2506; sweetdreamsconfectionsco.com
Sundae for two, The Sugar Factory
The King Kong Sundae and the Princess Milkshake are two of the most popular items available at the Sugar Factory in Dover.
Anything can be romantic if you cut down on the plateware and double the silverware, and that’s exactly what the Sugar Factory in Dover does with its selection of sundaes for two.
The old-fashioned sundaes range from classic Neapolitan to chocolate blackout to strawberry cheesecake overload.
If you’ve got several Valentines or Galentines (we don’t judge), check out the King Kond sundae, complete with 24 scoops of ice cream, various dessert sauces, sprinkles, cookie crumbles, candy necklaces, sparklers, marshmallows, a glazed donut, a red velvet cupcake and much more.
1131 N. Du Pont Highway, Dover, (302) 857-3252; sugarfactory.com/location/dover-downs.
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Banana Hammock, Crooked Hammock Brewery
Crooked Hammock Brewery has locations in Lewes in Middletown and is serving up the perfect drink this Valentine’s Day:
A limited-release stout named “Banana Hammock.”
The brew is a Belgian-style Quadrupel brewed with bananas and cacao nibs, clocking in at a hefty 15% ABV. It can be found on draft or in 16-ounce to-go cans.
Middletown: 316 Auto Park Dr,, Middletown, (302) 601-7837. Lewes: 36707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes, (302) 664-7837; crookedhammockbrewery.com.
Candy grab bags, Edie Bee’s Confection Shop
Edie Bee’s in Lewes is the perfect spot to load up on sweets for your sweetie.
The shop sells hard candies, pretzels, gummy candy and, of course, plenty of chocolate to fuel your Valentine’s Day.
Chocolate varieties include truffles, peanut butter cups, truffle fudge, salted caramel and salted peanut butter and more. Edie Bee’s also sells grab bags with goodies like coconut curry cashews, malt balls and milk or dark chocolate almonds.
115 2nd St. Lewes, (302) 645-2337; ediebeeslewes.com/.
Valentine’s Day drinks, Big Chill Surf Cantina
Even if you dislike Valentine’s Day, you can’t deny that a themed party is fun!
For all the singles out there who missed Cupid’s arrow this time around, Big Chill Surf Cantina in Rehoboth is hosting a Love Stinks, Let’s Drink party on Feb. 15.
Live music from Bettenroo runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by a silent disco hosted by DJ Gregg until close. Throughout the night, tend to your broken heart with Valentine’s Day-themed shots and cocktails.
19406 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, (302) 727-5568; www.bigchillsurfcantina.com/.
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Chocolate-covered strawberry cupcake, Bings Bake & Brew
Bing’s Bake & Brew is a beloved Delaware staple for all things baked goods and tasty drinks, and its Valentine’s Day offerings continue the fanfare.
Need chocolate-covered strawberries? They’ve got plenty of options and offer local delivery.
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Want to wow your partner with a chocolate-covered strawberry cupcake? They have that, too.
Bing’s also has a pre-made Valentine’s Day hot chocolate mix, complete with cocoa and marshmallows wrapped in festive ribbon.
57 S. Main St., Suite 101, Newark, (302) 751-3177; bingsbakeandbrew.com
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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Where to find Valentine’s Day foods and drinks in Delaware this year
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