Boston Sweets For Your Sweetie

Tired of giving the same-old, same-old for Valentine’s Day? Check out these Boston establishments for  unique gift ideas that will make your Valentine’s Day extra special.

Charm your Valentine with a  heart-shaped cake decorated with a box of chocolates on top from Party Favors(1356 Beacon ST., Brookline, 617-566-3334)(Map). Best to order in advance, but know that Party Favor’s bakery cases will be fully stocked all weekend with heart-themed cakes, cupcakes, and  cookies for last-minute Valentine’s Day gift giving.

What to get the guy in your life for Valentine’s Day? How about  the “Affection Collection” from Hotel Chocolate- smudge chocolate spread, dark and milk chocolate “licks”, chocolate covered Brasil nuts, champagne truffles and luscious pralines to share.  Hotel Chocolat (141 A Newbury St., Boston, 617-391-0513)(Map) is not a hotel at all, but rather a very high end British purveyor of luxury chocolates. Self-serving? Yes!

Are you and the object of your affection visiting Boston for a romantic get-away? Bring the memory of the weekend home with a decorative Boston-themed keepsake tin of artisan truffles from Beacon Hill Chocolates (91 Charles St., Boston, 617-725-1900)(Map).

Image Credit: Party Favors, used with permission