It is no secret that the people of Harvard Square enjoy expressing their opinions and that we have earned our reputation as the most opinionated zip code in America.  However, we are not just fighters, we are also lovers!  Lovers of ideas, of learning, of books, of food and of course, of romance!

Check out our Youtube page where local shopkeeps, restaurant owners and local celebrities declare their love for Harvard Square, click here.

It is in the spirit of love that our local restaurants, hotels and stores are opening their doors and their hearts for Valentines Day.

The CharlesHotel: Sweetheart Escape promotion
http://www.charleshotel.com/boston-hotel-deals/index.cfm

The CharlesHotel, 1 Bennett Street, (617) 864-1200

Grab your sweetheart and head to Finale to indulge in our new Chocolate Crescendo plate for two!  Decadent and delicious, this chocolate sensation is sure to satisfy your sweet spot!  On Valentine’s Day we are offering a Sparkling Wine cocktail for $4.99 per person; we will also be offering a split bottle of champagne for two for $24.99.  

Finale, 30 Dunster Street, 617-441-9797, www.finaledesserts.com

Grafton Street: Dinner Menu

http://www.graftonstreetcambridge.com/

Grafton Street, 1230 Massachusetts Avenue, 617-497-0400

Grendel’s Den is having a Valentine's Day Contest: 40 Valentines: Tweet @GrendelsDen about your most romantic visit (first date eg) or post a longer version of your story on www.facebook.com/GrendelsDen  to WIN PRIZES. Prizes will include on-the-house bottle of Perrier-Jouet for one lucky winner, 39 other prizes available. Visit our website for details grendelsden.com. Enter by February 10th, 2011.
Grendel’s Den, 89 Winthrop Street, 617-491-1160, http://www.grendelsden.com/

The Harvard Square Chocolate Tour: Use the code Harvard2011 for %10 off

http://www.bostonchocolatetours.com/tours/boston/harvard-square/

The Harvard Square Chocolate Tour, 781-784-4889

JP Licks: Pre-Order Valentines Day cakes
http://www.jplicks.com/cakeorder_val.html

J.P. Licks, 1312 Massachusetts Ave, (617) 492-1001, www.jplicks.com

 
Om Restaurant/Lounge: Dinner Menu

the red house: Dinner Menu

http://www.theredhouse.com/new/valentines-day.html

the red house, 98 Winthrop Street, 617-576-0605, www.theredhouse.com

Rialto: Dinner Menu

http://www.rialto-restaurant.com/home/VDay.php

Rialto, 20 University Road, 617-661-5050, http://www.rialto-restaurant.com/

Beginning Feb 4th, Sweet will offer special Valentine's Day flavors & decor options for all who want to celebrate the Sweet way!
Flavors include:
Angel Food--with homemade whipped cream & a fondant cupid perched atop.
Red Velvet--our most popular flavor, topped with a festive pink curl.
Chocolate Raspberry--features a fresh raspberry on top of our yummy chocolate frosting.  
Chocolate Ganache--comes with a fondant heart in either pink or red on top of the decadent ganache.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry--topped with fondant double hearts.
Strawberries n Cream--has a strawberry sliver on top of fresh whipped cream.

Additionally, our Chocolate & Vanilla cupcakes will have fondant hearts, cupids, lips, Necco valentine hearts, & colored sprinkles for those who want something a little more traditional for their Sweetie. 
For those customers who want to order something special, we are offering cupcakes topped with roses, "XOXO," or "SWAK."  

Sweet, Zero Brattle Street, 617-247-2253, www.sweetcupcakes.com

UpStairs on the Square: Dinner menu, valentines tea, lunch/brunch

http://upstairsonthesquare.com/happenings.php?ID=193

UpStairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop Street, 617-864-1933