Boston - February 07, 2010

Here's the Plan

What to Do This Week

It’s the sweetest thing.

INDULGE
Valentine’s Dessert + Wine Pairing
What: How2Heroes whips up delectables like chocolate raspberry mini-cupcakes and chocolate-dipped strawberries to match Central Bottle’s dessert wines.
Why: They’re the perfect couple.
When: Tues., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Central Bottle Wine + Provisions, 196 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square (617-225-0040).

SEE
In the Mood for Love
What: Start your engines with a complimentary screening of the uber-romantic 2000 Wong Kar-wai film starring Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Maggie Cheung.
Why: Free love.
When: Tues., 7 p.m.
Where: Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 24 Quincy St., Cambridge (617-495-4700).

EAT
Fins to Gills
What: B&G Oysters takes sustainable eating to the high seas with tapas-style offerings like octopus torchon, salmon belly bacon, and smoked trout pate.
Why: Come out of your shell.
When: Sun. & Mon., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 550 Tremont St., South End (617-423-0550).

PLAN
V-Day Menu from Healthy Habits Kitchen
What: Dodge the cheesy couples by ordering in a romantic meal (think cherry- and apple-braised pork medallions and brandied shrimp).
Why: Mention DailyCandy for $5 off.
When: Order by Feb. 9.
Where: 36 Washington St., ste. 2, Wellesley (781-235-6325).

SAVOR
Candy Box Cake from Sweet Cupcakes
What: Treat your mom/lover/own damn self to a heart-shaped cake (red velvet, chocolate, or vanilla) containing tiny fondant sweets.
Why: Think outside the Russell Stover box.
When: Order by Feb. 10 to orders@sweetcupcakes.com.
Where: 49 Massachusetts Ave., Back Bay (617-247-2253); Zero Brattle St., Harvard Square (617-547-2253).