Love Affair HEART-SHAPED GOODIES TO SURPRISE YOUR SWEETIE WITH

 BY NORA HESTON TARTE

Are you looking to impress someone special this Valentine’s Day? We hate to be cliché, but there’s something pretty cute about heart-shaped fare, especially this time of year. The hardest part is typically finding where to get it from. Don’t worry; we did the digging for you, and we have some ideas.

Coffee For Two

Towne Corner Café, that cute little coffeeshop that’s part of Wine & Roses, is serving up morning joe with a little extra love. The baristas-slash-artists will add a foamy white heart to the top of your coffee to enjoy on the go, or on your morning date with that special someone. Just be sure to ask for the heart-shaped addition when you order. 2505 W. Turner Rd., Lodi

PIZZA, PIZZA

If you’re skipping the crowds and dining in on V-day, you have options for festive food. Dante’s Pizza & Café and David’s Pizza are flipping heart-shaped pies for the holiday. Eat in store or order it to go. 9305 Thornton Rd. H, Stockton and 1744 W. Hammer Ln., Stockton

TACOS

Bet you didn’t see this one coming. Micheladas El Patron serves their tacos in a heartshaped tray. Each order comes with ten tacos of your choice—enough to share with your sweetheart—and can be special ordered through DoorDash, in person, or by calling in. 720 W. 8th St., Stockton

Charcuterie Boards

Make it custom. Surprise your sweetie with a beautiful board from Delicious Boards. They offer two sizes, 17 inches and 10-12 inches, both heart-shaped and filled with hand-selected meats, cheeses, and accompaniments. 1306 Lakewood Mall, Lodi

Baked Goods

There’s no shortage of sweet treats at SweetArts. The Tracy-based bakery is going all in on the holiday by baking up an array of delectable, themed goodies, including heartshaped macarons, sugar cookies, and mini