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Check out our Best of the Best selections below. Shouldn’t you make the commitment to shopping locally for Valentine’s Day and every day? When you are out shopping, dining or enjoying some entertainment, everyone benefits because your sales tax dollars stay local and help us all. These businesses not only provide excellent service but also contribute to our community. The history of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and lovers The roots of Valentine’s Day go back to ancient times, when people paid honor to the Roman god of fertility. This was known as the Feast of Lupercalia and was celebrated even then on Feb. 14. The traditions of Valentine’s Day are broad and many. It is a time to exchange cards or small gifts. Chocolates and jewelry are the big hits of this holiday, as are romantic dinners. It is a romantic event for lovers and a fun event for kids and family. Many a couple become engaged or wed on this day. For others it is a day to fall in love. Did you know? While 75 percent of chocolate purchases are made by women all year long, during the days and minutes before Valentine’s Day, 75 percent of the chocolate purchases are made by men. Over $1 billion of chocolate is purchased for Valentine’s Day. Sakura Teppanyaki and Sushi – 2198 Broadway – A special Valentine’s Day restaurant that will have your special someone clapping their hands! The tables are intimate, the chefs and staff are very warm toward lovers, and the meals are plentiful and flavorful. “Five stars for great service, food and prices. Well worth it! If you haven’t been there yet, go!” The Sandwich Spot – 2420 Broadway – With a motto promising to change your life “one sandwich at a time” and a menu and atmosphere that has already made it a popular spot in downtown Redwood City, the Sandwich Spot will have you wondering where this place has been all your life, and why you have not taken your special someone there before to celebrate in a casual and fun atmosphere. On Valentine’s Day they will offer selected $1 beers with your sandwich if you tell them The Spectrum said so. to your hot Valentine’s Day date — according to the Car Care Council. This Valentine’s Day, treat your car to regular care. Redwood General Tire was founded on the principles of good customer service and quality products at fair prices. Many satisfied customers have been with them since their founding. Whether you are looking for a new set of tires or need repair work on your vehicle, this Redwood City institution has been providing quality vehicle services since 1957. Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre During the Roaring ’20s, criminal activity was high in many parts of the U.S. Alcohol was banned, spawning the rise of bootlegging and mob activity. Chicago experienced more than its share of mobs and gangsters. On Valentine’s Day in 1929, four gangsters dressed up as policemen massacred seven members of a rival gang. Did you know? Feb. 14 was formerly thought to be the first day of the mating season for birds. This sparked the custom of sweethearts sending valentines to each other. Dining out: Canyon Inn – 587 Canyon Road – Tim Harrison and the staff at Canyon Inn will make a casual night a special night for you and your special someone. They serve everything from their famous hamburgers to pizzas, all kinds of sandwiches and pastas, and South-of-the-Border specialties while various sports play on the big, flat-screen TVs. Why cook to show your Valentine they are special when you don’t have to? Little India – 917 Main St. – “There are good restaurants. There are bad restaurants. There are OK restaurants. Then there are those places, the magic ones that all Valentines want to come to. You and your special someone will be so happy because the food doesn’t just taste good and satisfy hunger, but helps heal the heart and soul. What more could you want on Valentine’s Day?” www.SpectrumMagazine.net Practical gifts: Davies Appliance – 1580 El Camino Real – Show some love to your kitchen this Valentine’s Day with new appliances! With the increasing trend of retro kitchens, red appliances are becoming more and more popular. Everything from refrigerators to grills are now available in hot red hues, and we suggest you snatch them up now! Give them as gifts to the ones you love this Valentine’s Day, or treat yourself to one of these fun appliances — you deserve it! Davies carries only appliances; you don’t have to worry about anything else. The focus is appliances and service. Every Woman Health Club – 611 Jefferson Ave. – While a heart-shaped box of chocolates is a perfectly appropriate indulgence for Valentine’s Day, why not take the opportunity to also indulge your body by getting active? Every Woman Health Club is a women-only, bodypositive fitness center in downtown Redwood City. Services include classes, weight and cardio equipment, personal training, therapeutic massage and skin care. Flexible pricing and gift certificates are available for your special someone! Call 650- 364-9194 to get her started. Redwood General Tire – 1630 Broadway – Your car doesn’t want flowers or balloons or even candy this Valentine’s Day — it just wants a little love in the form of an oil change, tune-up, tires and basic service. There’s no debating the value of preventive maintenance to keep your car running well — not to mention getting you safely Jewelry: St. Regal Jewelers – 850 Main St. – Other than love, nothing is more precious than jewelry for women. Few things in life carry as much meaning as jewelry. Jewelry speaks when we can’t find the words, and the reaction is often priceless. So stop by this Redwood City gem to view some favorite Valentine and heart-shaped jewelry and create your own special memories. Whether you are looking for men’s or women’s quality jewelry, shopping local does not get better than this.
Flowers: Redwood City Florist – 440 Woodside Road – There is no better feeling than showing your love on a memorable holiday like the most romantic one: Valentine’s Day. Redwood City Florist is here to help you make the day spectacular for the one you love, Valentine’s Day and any holiday. Send flowers from this Redwood City favorite to make your love’s holiday that much more special. You can rest assured they’ll be fresh from the fields and will arrive at their destination at whatever time you specify, no questions asked. heart would flutter with pride to see how loyal the company’s following remains. Your special someone will be drooling. SweetCakes – 810 Bradford St. – Everyone will love to receive fresh, spectacular-tasting, frosting-topped cupcakes this Valentine’s Day! SweetCakes bakes throughout the day with fresh local ingredients. The old-fashioned recipes used are updated to today’s tastes for a truly transcending cupcake experience. Valentine’s Day flavors include red velvet, chocolate vanilla, carrot, gingersnap, mocha, strawberry and lemon buttercream. Call in your order early (650-238- 5577) to make sure they don’t run out. Your special someone will love this special treat. Sweets for your sweetie: See’s Candies – 1027 El Camino Real – Hearts abound this time of year, especially at See’s Candies. At the shop in Sequoia Station, chocolate lovers of all kinds stop by for reasons as varied as the assortment behind the glass cases. They come to pick out gifts, try a free sample or satisfy a craving for a favorite treat, like the company’s seasonal, limited-time-only strawberry truffle. This heart-shaped treat, made of berry-flavored pink buttercream enrobed in white chocolate, was introduced last year and brought back by popular demand. No doubt founder Mary See’s own The Spectrum 19
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