The Red Sox might start spring training in mere days, but theres a little game to get through before we all wonder if Josh Beckett and Co. can rebound from the disastrous end to 2011.

In case you havent heard (and if you havent, get out from under that rock), the Patriots and Giants face off in Super Bowl XLVI Sunday evening in Indianapolis. Theres been a lot of trash talk coming from Big Blue in the days leading up to the game, while the Patriots have seemingly maintained their mission of keeping lips shut so as not to raise any bulletin board material.

Meanwhile, in Boston, Mayor Menino has put some tight restrictions on watching the game in Boston. Thousands of officers will flood city streets near bars in the vicinity of Fenway Park and the Boston Garden to control any celebrations getting out of hand, as well as around city colleges. Looking for a more subdued way to watch the game? Heres a list of area restaurants running food specials for the Big Game.

Where do you plan to watch the Super Bowl? Here are some more ideas, or send us your own suggestions.

Were just 12 days away from the most romantic day of the year, which means just one thing - If you havent made your plans yet...get moving.

Luckily, we rounded up some great hotel deals in Boston for the big date, as well as some other events happening around Feb. 14. If youre just looking for a romantic spot in the city - say, to propose, heres a list of some of the most romantic spots in Boston.