The romance starts early at Wildwood. Friday, February 12th at 7 p.m. you can delight in a five chocolate-themed menu with wine pairings for a celebration of food and philanthropy. The evening includes a five-course savory and sweet dinner menu with cocoa inspired dishes like Braised Beef Short Ribs with Bittersweet Chocolate, wine pairings, a dessert course with Stumptown Coffee and a gift box of Wildwood chocolates. $125 per person including gratuity. ALL proceeds from the evening will benefit ChristieCare children and families. For reservations please call 503.248.9663 *EDITORIAL POST

One of Portland’s finest delis now offers delicious Valentine’s meals to go, so you can avoid the crowded restaurants and celebrate at home. Let the chefs at Elephants Delicatessen do the cooking this year! Elephants Delicatessen has created a special menu for the holiday. Each multi-course meal includes a starter, salad, main course and dessert for $19.95 a person. Orders can be placed through Feb. 12 and will be available for pick up Feb. 14 at the Norwest 22nd Avenue location. Check out their website for the menu options! *EDITORIAL POST

Ace Hotel Portland is having a Valentine’s Day party. Clyde Common will be unveiling their new breakfast menu. Get your picture taken and make valentines with craft supplies courtesy of ReadyMade magazine. Clyde Common is bringing back continental breakfast with top quality housemade ingredients, featuring smoked fish, Olympic Provisions cured meats, farmers’ cheeses, 8 minute eggs, Pearl Bakery breads, pickles, jams, mustards, and fresh fruit. Live music as well! Entry to the party includes breakfast, photos, and crafting. Drinks are extra. Purchase your tickets in advance at the front desk ($20) or at the Cleaners. the day of the event ($25, cash only please). 10am-2pm Sunday, February 14. *EDITORIAL POST

Toast 'amor' with Roederer Champagnes and sparkling wines at Andina. For you and yours, they will serve a three-course prix fixe meal and half a bottle of Champagne per person (red wine options are also available). Price begins at $75, and depends on choice of wine. Seatings from 5:00 to 10:30 p.m. Live music from the Danny Romero Trio. For reservations, call 503.228.9535. *EDITORIAL POST

Join the businesses on Mississippi Avenue Saturday February 13 for a day filled with family fun and celebrating Mardi Gras! There will be mask making, and bike decorating at the Q Center with face painting and balloon artists. Then you and the kids can join in on the Moving Street Parade at 3:00pm which starts at FREMONT and ends at MASON. Follow that up with photos and puppet show from Mudeye Puppet Company at the Q-CENTER. Money raised at the Mardi Gras event will support relief work in Haiti! For more information or to donate please go to http://www.mercycorps.org/fundraising/mardigrasevent. *EDITORIAL POST