Due to another weekend of frigid temperatures, the Chocolate Tasting Event has been postponed until March 7th. However, this weekend (1/31 – 2/01) Harvard Square Businesses will still be offering sweet chocolate deals and promotions!
A complete list of participants for this weekend can be found below.
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:
Cambridge Center for Adult Education
How to be A Chocolate Sommelier
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. Professional Chocolate Sommelier Victoria Kichuk will lead this class.
February 5, 2026 | 6:00pm | At CCAE | $90.00
Meet & Mingle Chocolate Tasting
Join us at CCAE for an evening of chocolate tasting and connection! This isn’t your typical meet-up – research shows that people form bonds more easily when they share a new learning experience. And what better way to connect than through the joy of chocolate? At this event, you’ll discover fascinating facts about craft chocolate while enjoying a series of guided tastings. As you savor each bite, you’ll also rotate tables between rounds, giving you the chance to meet and mingle with new people throughout the session. If a connection sparks, you’ll have the opportunity to exchange contact information before the event wraps up. Everyone will leave with a deeper appreciation for chocolate, a few new connections, and a sweet treat to take home! Led by Victoria Kichuk.
February 14, 2026 | 3:00pm | At CCAE | $40.00
Parent and Child: Chocolate Art
Join Linda Khachadurian, a professional chocolate and sugar artist, who will guide you and your child as you make chocolate art of your choice such as chocolate baskets, message plaques, bunnies, and more. You and your child will leave the class with your own unique chocolate decorative pieces. We only use chocolate made from responsibly sourced cacao. Tuition is per one parent and one child.
February 20, 2026 | 6:00pm | At CCAE | $130.00
Cardullo’s will be offering promotional discounts on a selection of our best-selling chocolate bars! The sale will run through the weekend, with pop-up tastings of local and international favorites that you won’t want to miss!
Chococlate coffee drinks will be 50% off in shop that weekend.
10% off on all chocolate items for the weekend. Hot Chocolate, Mochas, Brownies, and Chocolate Chunk Cookie.
Grendel’s Den Restaurant & Bar
Grendels – “The Almond Joy”
Come by Grendel’s Den and get a taste of chocolate paradise! Try out “The Almond Joy” – Malibu coconut rum, Meletti dark chocolate liqueur, Disaronno amaretto, and Almond milk. Served in rocks glass Only available 1/31- 2/1.
- A Hot Chocolate Sundae
- A Frozen Hot Chocolate
- El Diablo Hot Chocolate (spiced with a hint of cayenne)
We will be offering a special selection of macarons, our” Chocolate Lovers Box” a box of 6 macarons featuring Belgium Chocolate, Tiramisu, and Nutella and a free cup of coffee.
MONTE CARLO FLIP – $16
VERNA • AMARO SIBILLA • SUPER CACAO • WHOLE EGG
15% off jewelry all weekend
Bite into a chocolate orange with this cocktail – A Slice of Terry’s! Rumchata, meletti dark chocolate liqueur, cointreau orange liqueur, and chocolate syrup. Only available at The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar from 1/31 – 2/1.
*Served in rocks glass
*Garnish: Orange Peel sprinkled with cocoa powder garnish
25% off sale on all truffles and hot chocolate in our shop in The Garage.
Union Square Donuts will be featuring the following chocolate items on the weekend of the 23rd-25th:
– Chocolate cake donut with Honey glaze
– Tiramisu
– Brownie Batter Donut
– Dubai Chocolate Bar Donut
– Boston Cream Donut
– Belgian Dark Chocolate Donut
– Milk chocolate glazed Donut with rainbow sprinkles
