A friend recently updated his Facebook status to note that he has lived here for so long that he was genuinely surprised this year when it got cold in January. That and a few inches of snow — a particularly nice variety that was good for sledding — and we all now are official veterans of winter. Great. Now let’s get on with balmier times.
One lovely way to warm things up this time of year is to revel in the traditions of Valentine’s Day, including the highly important wide distribution of well-made chocolate.
In this issue of MILL, we plunge headlong into the holiday, which falls this year on a Saturday night and promises to be a busy one at local restaurants. With that in mind, make those reservations early. You or your loved one might not care to opt for Friday, especially if either of you has a touch of paraskavedekatriaphobia and something romantic planned. — Kirk Ross