They are the words no one wants to hear on Valentine’s Day: “If you really loved me, you would have…” Whether you are the woo-er or woo-ee, there is a lot of pressure to make sure your day is as near perfect as it can be. And if you are creative and daring enough to fulfill every un-uttered dream date element for your mate: good for you! For the rest of us schlubs, we need a package deal with all the frills and lace so we don’t forget all the niceties we are likely to miss when left to our own devices. Thankfully, there are a ton of package deals available throughout the city even for the last minute romantic.

With the non-Patriots Superbowl behind us and the Sox equipment truck headed for Fort Meyers, the attention of many a Boston sports fan has turned to thoughts of spring and baseball. But lest we forget the glory of the Celtics and Bruins who are still packing in the action. Have you seen some of those B’s brawls of late? Yes, there is rarely a dull sports moment in this city of ours, and so sports bars do fairly well here year round. So it was no easy task whittling them down to the top 5 sports bars in Boston…

Romance is truly subjective. After all, one person’s romance can be another person’s irritation. Some swoon over a tableside violin serenade while others may consider it nothing more than a mealtime interruption. But whether you like fireside cozy, well lit elegance or red-bathed seduction, there is no shortage of romantic restaurants in Boston. So please pardon any unintentional omissions of your personal favorites as we present our take on the top 5 romantic restaurants in and around Boston. Now to find the proper companion to lavish all this romance upon…

You are a social fashionista. Every hot fundraiser, cocktail party and diplomatic gathering in town is not complete until you saunter in. And every time you are donning a new designer frock that puts every other lady’s gown to shame. But, of course, you would never be caught in the same thing twice. That would be near shameful. So what do you do with that closet full of elegant evening wear that shall never see the light of the moon again? Share your fashion wins of evenings past with a young girl dreaming of being the Belle of the Ball.

You have it all: cash, career and charisma. The one thing you lack? Time to accomplish all that lay before you. So how can you conquer the world without cloning yourself (that one is still a work in progress)? Enter the personal concierge. It is all the convenience of a personal assistant without any of the commitment.

Those great Danes can make a whole lot more than just a killer breakfast pastry. And amid the sea of Italian bakeries of Medford, MA comes this haven of tasty goodies that you may not be able to pronounce but you will easily be able to consume with a big ‘ole smile on your face.

I love lamb. As a person who generally is not fond of meat, I am surprised by my own admiration for the smell and taste of well cooked lamb. And yet, many self proclaiming voracious carnivores turn and run from the mere smell of lamb claiming it just doesn’t cut it for their suddenly selective palate.

Pairing her love of travel and fashion, Jessica Good created a jet setter’s dream shop: Passport Boutique. Opened August 2008 in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Passport offers versatile, comfortable and easy to wear contemporary fashion clothing and accessories that travel well. Good’s travels have taken her to the exotic to the cosmopolitan and the designers represented in her shop translate well to all the corners of the traveled world.

So often Chinese food in America is reduced to a late night pu-pu platter take out after a night of over-indulgence. Travel to China and you begin to realize the rich and varied culinary history of the country and perhaps long for a more authentic representation back in the states. While fresh, hi-end Chinese is often hard to come by in Boston, Asian infused cuisine or inspired dishes abound. So whether you celebrate this Chinese New Year with a trip to Chinatown or break out the wok for a homemade stir fry of your own, have these top 5 Chinese restaurants in Boston in your back pocket when you are ready to try a refreshing American take on Chinese.