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Harvard Square Chocolate Festival 2012

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Kathryn Burgner Student Contributor, Bentley University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Bentley chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Presented by the Harvard Square Business Association and Harvard Square Chocolate Tours, the 2nd Annual Chocolate Festival is a three day event highlighting local restaurants through the lens of chocolate. From free samplings to themed restaurant events, attending the festival happening January 27-29 will allow you to eat chocolate to your heart’s content! Here’s a lineup of what’s happening in the festival:

Harvard Square Chocolate Treasure Hunt – Saturday, January 28th from 11am-2pm
Purchase a map for $1 to support the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter and complete the treasure hunt throughout Harvard Square (takes about 45 minutes, but you can enjoy the hunt and take your time, if you would like to).

“Dining in the Dark” at Nubar – Friday, January 27th at 7pm & “Dining in the Dark” at UpStairs on the Square – Sunday, January 29th at 6:30pm
Guests can choose to be blindfolded while enjoying their meal to heighten their dining experience.

Harvard Square Chocolate Sampling Event – Saturday, January 28th from 1pm-2pm
Try out chocolatey samples from restaurants and shops throughout Harvard Square.

“Art of Chocolate Tasting” at the Russell House Tavern – Saturday, January 28th at 3pm
Learn about the history of chocolate from a master chocolatier!

“An Evening of Wine and Chocolate” at Finale – Saturday, January 28th at 6pm
Explore the history of wine and chocolate while participating in plentiful tastings.

“Chocolate Afternoon Tea” at UpStairs on the Square – Sunday, January 29th from 2pm-4pm
Check out the yummy chocolate tea-time treats!

“Harvard Square Chocolate Tour” – Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th at 11am
A 2 ½ hour walking through where you can learn about the history of chocolate and become a part of the “bustling center of activity” that is Harvard Square.

Want to find out more details about the Chocolate Festival and learn about where to find the best chocolate in Harvard Square? Check out the full event details here.

What’s your favorite chocolate treat? Tell us in the comments below!

Kathryn Burgner is a member of the class of 2013 at Bentley University and is majoring in Information Design & Corporate Communications, with minors in Marketing and Gender Studies. Kathryn is so excited to be a part of the Her Campus team and be the founder of Her Campus Bentley! Kathryn loves going to school near Boston, but she also loves her hometown of Dalton, MA, where she grew up in the Berkshires on a turkey farm. Kathryn loves singing, acting, dancing ballet, baking, & playing volleyball, and is interested in gender issues, fashion, and health & fitness. She is a founding member of the Masters of Bentley Acappella (MBAs) and enjoys being involved with the Women's Center at Bentley, Alpha Psi Omega Honorary Theatre Society, and Resident Assistance at Bentley. Kathryn aspires to work as an editor, social media professional, or marketing design professional in Boston, MA after her experiences at Bentley! Kathryn would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support towards all of her experiences and dreams.