Come early and be prepared to indulge in scrumptious treats! This chocolate extravaganza attracts hundreds of chocoholics!
Harvard Square businesses generously distributing chocolate samples include:
Hot chocolate from El Jefe’s Taqueria, The Painted Burro, and Lovestruck Books.
Ice Cream from Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Sweet treats from Amorino Gelato, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotels Boston-Cambridge, Henrietta’s Table, Off the Beaten Path Food Tours and the Harvard Square Business Association.
While indulging in chocolate delicacies, keep warm by sipping a glass of wine in our “Winter Chocolate and Wine Garden” hosted by 90+ Cellars. Founded in 2009 with the mission to make great wine more accessible to everyone, Massachusetts-based 90+ Cellars is now recognized as one of the fastest-growing wine brands in the country and top five premium/super premium wine brands in the Northeast. By partnering with highly rated wineries and curating a global collection of top-notch wines, they make it easier to find, buy, and enjoy the best bottle, every time. Visit ninetypluscellars.com to explore a world of great wine!
A Winter Carnival event would not be the same without our good friends and crowd-pleasers, Grooversity, who will take off the chill (and perhaps some newly ingested calories!) from 1pm – 2pm with their heart-stopping percussion combining traditional Brazilian grooves like Samba and Axe with Funk, Rock, Jazz and Hip Hop.
At 2pm, DJ extraordinaire, DJ Joey Finnz, will be playing a mix of throwbacks, remixes, and Nu Disco dance music. Come get your groove on and dance like no one is watching! Joe Williams, AKA Joey Finnz, is a drummer, producer, engineer, and DJ. He’s experienced in a myriad of musical styles, having performed as a musician and audio engineer for over 1,000 live events. His passion and knowledge of world music is evident in the track selections and vibes of his DJ performances.
Put your feet up in one of our enclosed “igloos” – an ideal place to unwind and warm up after all that chocolate and dancing – or warm your hands by our fire pits!
All weekend long, your favorite Harvard Square eateries and retailers will dazzle you with sweet deals and promotions and will be creating irresistible specialty chocolate confections and libations! Businesses looking forward to welcoming you include:
During Chocolate Weekend, Amornio Gelato will be offering 10% off their signature hot chocolate (milk hot chocolate, whipped cream and a macaron).
Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Singles Mingle Chocolate Tasting
Friday, January 24th 6pm-8pm
Adults ages 20-40, join us January 24th at Cambridge Center for Adult Education for an evening of chocolate tasting and possible friendship – or even romance! This is not your typical singles event! It has been shown that people find bonds more easily when engaging in a shared experience that involves learning new things. At this event, we’re going to teach you some new things about chocolate; as you learn, taste and enjoy, you might just find something interesting about someone new who is sharing the experience with you. Guests will be guided through a series of tastings of curated craft chocolate, and encouraged to circulate, switching tables each round. Folks who feel a connection will be able to exchange information before the conclusion of the event. Everyone will get to learn about and taste some great chocolate, and all participants will receive an extra sweet treat to go home with! This event is for adults 20-40. On February 28th, there will be a session for adults 40+ years old.
$40 Register at ccae.org
How to Be a Chocolate Sommelier
Wednesday, January 29th, 6pm-8pm
There are over 400 different aromatic flavor profiles recognized in cacao, the bean we use to make chocolate, which is more than double what is available in wine. Most industrial, mass-produced chocolate, however, is made in a way that mutes these nuances in favor of being a sugar-forward experience. In this course, we will take you through the exercise of tasting chocolate like an expert, and help you to get started on your journey of exploring the subtleties of craft chocolate, with all of the layers of flavor that good chocolate makers are able to coax from those beautiful beans.
$85 Register at ccae.org
Henrietta’s Table will be offering a special Chocolate Bread Pudding for Chocolate Weekend! Chocolate bread pudding with Rum Caramelized Bananas with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Price: $14
Noir will be offering the Monte Carlo Flip cocktail during Chocolate Weekend. Made with Averna, Amaro Sibilla, Super Cacao and Whole Egg.
Off the Beaten Path Food Tours
Off the Beaten Path will be offering their Chocolate Tour of Harvard Square on Saturday, January 25th at 2pm and 5pm. Tickets: Use code HARVARDSQUARE for 10% off.
Calling all chocoholics! Let us romance your senses on a Harvard Square, Cambridge Chocolate Tour! Ready to park your cah in Hahvahd and have some fun?
Join us for a delectable adventure through historical Harvard Square where you’ll hear interesting stories about the area, learn fun facts about chocolate, and sample the best chocolate treats around from hidden gems around the city.Whether you’re going on a date night in Boston or relaxing with friends, we can’t wait to take you on a unique, chocolate adventure with some surprises along the way!
Rebekah Brooks will be running an in-store promotion that weekend of 20% off our proper lines (exclusions apply).
The Sea Hag Restaurant will be offering Chocolate Dipped Madeleines with the purchase of any Harney & Son’s Fine Teas during Chocolate Weekend.
For the weekend of January 24th-26th, Season to Taste will be offering the following:
Dark Chocolate Martini Special
A complimentary tasting portion of our Chocolate S’mores Tart for guests that order an entree at STT (limit of 2 per table and they must mention the promo code CHOCO)
During the chocolate weekend we’ll be featuring the following chocolate items:
– S’mores filled donut
– Belgian dark chocolate donut
– Chocolate honey glazed cake donut
– AND especially our Dubai Chocolate Bar donut
A big thank you to our community partner, The Cambridge Office for Tourism, for their generous support of this event.