Valentine's Day in Oz

Chocolate-covered strawberries from the Chocolate Chisel in Port Washington.

This Sunday is Valentine's Day and, though many consider it a "Hallmark" holiday, the celebration actually dates back to Roman times; a fertility festival called "Lupercalia."  

Times have certainly changed.  Today, Valentine's Day is celebrated by friends, family and lovers, alike, and whether you need a treat for your kids or a romantic gift for your significant other, there are plenty of great, local choices in Oz.

Chocolate Chisel in Port Washington has fresh, chocolate covered strawberries available for the occasion, as well as a wide variety of milk and dark chocolates to choose from.  Bring in your own bottle of wine, and they'll even help create a special gift basket for you.​

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A beautiful caramel apple from Amy's Candy Kitchen in downtown Cedarburg makes a wonderful Valentine's gift and, while you're in town, make it a gift from Cedarburg with something from Ashley's Confectionery and Beerntsen's Confectionery, too!

If you're in the Grafton area, stop into Sweet Trio for a delicious variety of chocolates, candy and caramel apples, or, if you're in the southern Ozaukee neck of the woods, Mequon has two brand new candy shops, Leo and Lou's Children's Wear and Confectionery.  ​and Get Happy.  Both are located in the new Mequon Town Center, at the intersection of Cedarburg and Mequon Roads.

It's hard to believe, but some people don't like chocolate and candy.  If flowers are what you're looking for, you're in luck - there are plenty to choose from!  In Saukville, try Lighthouse Florist; in Grafton, there's the Bloomin Olive.  Cedarburg has Rachel's Roses, while Port Washington has La Tulipe.  In Mequon, try A Floral Affair or Fantasy Flowers.

However you share the love, put some Oz into it!  Happy Valentine's Day, everyone.

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