FILE: Customers shop at the Jacques Torres Chocolate Heaven store on February 13, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Chocolate has long been considered an aphrodisiac.
In 1861, the Cadbury company was the first to offer chocolate in heart-shaped boxes, but these days chocolates on Valentine’s Day aren’t just for lovers.
A woman named Sharon was buying the Hungarian confections at Kron Chocolatier in Greenvale for her mother-in-law as well as her husband.
“I think it’s just an act of consideration, that’s all. Something sweet and something nice; just a gesture,” she said.
Customer Mike Shapiro was buying for his wife, kids, office staff and close friends.