Valentine’s Day is coming up, and Saratoga has lots of sweets for your sweet.
Newly elected Mayor Yan Zhao sends this sweet message: “As the mayor of our wonderful city, I am honored to extend my wishes for a wonderful new year. We have an extraordinary community, and I thank all the exceptional individuals who contribute to the fabric of our city.”
Flowers from Floral Fantasia in the Buy and Save center are great for your valentine, but as owner Merlita Patio says, “Flowers are the perfect gift all year-round that send a special message of care, whatever the occasion.”
Merlita creates unique arrangements, and you can specify your favorite flowers to include. Cut flowers are available, as are deliveries. 14440 Big Basin, 408-741-3490. www.floralfantasia.com
A romantic dinner is always a wonderful way to celebrate, and La Fondue is a great place for that. Sharing a pot of cheese or broth and dipping into chocolate is an intimate and relaxing dining experience. 14550 Big Basin Way, 408-886-4208. Lafondue.com
The Echo Shop has lots of Valentine-themed treasures for sale. The all-donations shop is a real gem in the Village. Shop manager Liza Hudepohl says, “We’re an elegant, all-volunteer resale shop that since 1961 has turned donated clothes, antiques, jewelry and more into meals for the hungry, emergency housing for those fleeing domestic violence, children’s literacy programs, cancer patient support and other needed services for our community.” 14554 Big Basin Way, 408-867-3995.
If your Valentine prefers pampering at home, I can recommend Van’s Nails. She will come to your home for a manicure and pedicure, and she is terrific. 408-799-9794.
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The 49ers took one step closer to the Super Bowl last weekend, but regardless of who makes it to the big game on Feb. 11, it’s a good excuse to gather around good food. To that end, placing an order for Souper Bowl Sunday is a win. For $175, a basket with everything homemade or handmade will be delivered on game day: bowls created by clay artists (retail $50 each), five kinds of soup, bread, cake, wine and peanut butter truffles for three to four fans. Call or text Ellen Evans at 408-455-3449. Proceeds go to Arrowmont School of Art and Craft and the San Jose Pi Beta Phi Alum Club.
Looking for something to pep up the winter blues? How about Country Days on the Mountain with Let’s Go Girls: Women of Country Line Dancing Party. Gabrielle Tenney and Aneesa Smith will be at the Mountain Winery teaching line dances to songs by Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Sara Evans The Chicks, and more of your favorite female country artists. Feb. 24, 1-4 p.m. $20-25. Event will go on, rain or shine. mountainwinery.com
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