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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?”
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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.