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Tasty news on the Foodie front: Saint Paul Classic Cookie reopens this weekend, Rosedale’s Dinner and Dunk promotion kicks off, and other sweet treats just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Saint Paul Classic Cookie reopens
Saint Paulite baker Katie Novotny claims she learned her trade at the “Food Network college,” but a successful run with her own bakery for three years shows that’s nothing to scoff at. After closing her downtown shop in April of last year, the self-taught baker reopens her Saint Paul Classic Cookie shop at University and Raymond Avenues with a space that’s twice as big with ample parking. The bakery features cookies, muffins, cupcakes, cakes, brownies and bars, with scones, pies and rolls to be added in coming weeks. (2386 Territorial Rd., St. Paul. 651-646-0551.)

See’s Candies Opens in Rosedale
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, See’s Candies has opened a new location at Rosedale. The San Francisco-based company previously operated kiosks at various malls in the Twin Cities, but those were only open during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. Founded in 1921, See’s makes more than 100 varieties of candies, and is most famous for its signature Milk Chocolate Bordeaux. (Rosedale, 1595 Hwy. 36 W., St. Paul. 651-633-0373.)

Cake Eater arrives in St. Paul
One of our favorite Minneapolis bakeries, Cake Eater Bakery, is now offering its goods the St. Paul Cheese Shop. The adorable, tasty cupcakes make regular appearances at many a hip happening in the Twin Cities - and disappear quickly. (St. Paul Cheese Shop, 1573 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-1698-3391.)

Amore Coffee to open second location
St. Paul’s Amore Coffee is known for its tasty coffee, pastries, and cookies, and cozy indie coffeeshop ambiance. They just announced that they will be opening a second location in West St. Paul in the next couple of months. Hopefully the new Smith Avenue digs will be as homey as the current location. (917 W. Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-222-6770.)

More St. Paul sweets:

Twin Cities chocolate shop Chocolat Celeste is perhaps best known for combining its chocolate with bacon. Even if chocolate-covered bacon isn’t your thing, you’re sure to find something here to satisfy your sweet tooth. Chocolat Celeste has won awards for its beautifully-decorated chocolates and delectable truffles. If that’s not enough, Meryl Streep and Rachael Ray are fans, as is Al Franken, for whom the “Almond Al” is named. (2506 University Ave. W., St. Paul. 651-644-3823.)

Find all kinds of sweets besides chocolate at Regina’s Fine Candies. Homemade “carmellows” are Regina’s specialty - they come wrapped in yellow wax paper, like an old fashioned candy shop would. (2073 Saint Clair Ave., St. Paul. 651-698-8603.)

Just Truffles, of course, is known for their decadent truffles. Countless flavors include everything from Kahlua to peppermint, and they’re always adding new flavors and unique combinations. (1326 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-690-0075.)

Golden Fig Fine Foods carries everything from the hugely popular baked goods by Salty Tart to chocolate and toffee. Unique sweets include chocolate covered Wheaties, mocha macademia chocolate bark, and Salty Tart’s take-and-bake brownies and fresh-fruit tarts. (790 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-602-0144.)

Cookie and gift shop Two Smart Cookies specializes in custom iced cutout cookies with home-baked flavor. The Minnesota State Fair award-winner bakers Melanie Danke and Patty Mathews also carry a small selection of gluten-free cookies. (181 Snelling Ave., St. Paul. 612-384-1069.)

For the past 25 years, Candyland has been an institution of the Twin Cities. The downtown St. Paul location is lined with old-fashioned glass case counters full of candy and chocolates, the store carries perennial favorites such as chocolate-covered potato chips, plus caramel corn, lollipops, licorice, fudge and jawbreakers. (435 Wabasha St. N., St. Paul. 651-292-1191.)

Special offer: February Dinner & Dunk Promotion at Rosedale Center
Through the month of February, if you spend $25 or more at one of Rosedale Center’s seven restaurants, you can receive two free tickets to the Minnesota Timberwolves game on Sunday, March 28. Simply bring your February food receipts from a Rosedale restaurant to Guest Services. Tickets are values at $35-50 each. (Feb. 1-28. While supplies last, one offer per person, alcohol not included.)

The holidays are over, and you know what that means - stores take huge discounts on the remaining fall and winter stocks. We still have at least three months of cold weather left, so take advantage of the deals at St. Paul’s eclectic selection of shops and stock up on your winter wardrobe.

Just announced: Flirt Final Winter Clearance
What: St. Paul lingerie boutique Flirt just receives its first shipment of Valentine’s Day goodies. To make space, they’re marking all final clearance items down an additional 20 percent (60 percent off original prices).
When: Through Jan. 10
Where: Flirt, 177 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul. 651-698-3692.

Ongoing: Picky Girl Winter Sale
St. Paul boutique Picky Girl is kicking off its winter sale with 25 percent off all regular-priced clothing, shoes and accessories, plus 10 percent off already marked-down items, with offerings from national lines like Kenzie Girl and Covet, and local darlings Calpurnia Peach. (949 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-698-4107.)

Friday-Sunday: Let It Be Record Sale
The owner of the old Let it Be record shop in downtown Minneapolis is holding another one of his massive three-day sales, this time in a new location and with new co-conspirators, GoJohnnyGo and Riffs-Ahoy. Almost all of the stock will be new to this sale, including $1 records, an assortment of nicer affordable vinyl, books, videos, posters, and more. (3 p.m.-9 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. Noon-4 p.m. Sun. Carlton Lofts, 2285 University Ave., St. Paul.)

[Holiday chocolates from Chocolat Celeste]

Through Friday: Chocolat Celeste New Year’s Sale
New Year’s resolutions be damned, at least until you stock up at Chocolat Celeste’s New Year’s sale. Take 50 percent off on all in-stock truffles, bonbons, toffee and more at the sweet St. Paul chocolate shop. (2506 University Ave. S., St. Paul. 651-644-3823.)

Through Sunday: The Grand Hand Winter Sale
Art and gift boutiqueThe Grand Hand only does sales twice a year, so when they do it, they don’t mess around. Find huge discounts on hand-crafted items by regional and national artists, including fine jewelry by Karin Jacobson and Brittany Foster, painting, sculpture, glass, and more. You never know, you may find something perfect for a Valentine’s Day gift. (619 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-312-1122.)

Through Mon., Jan. 11: Cooks of Crocus Hill Winter Sale
Cookware shop Cooks of Crocus Hill is clearing the way for new spring merchandise. Save 20 to 70 percent on most items (excludes major brands like Wusthof, All-Clad and Le Creuset). (877 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-228-1333.)

Through Jan. 15: Stephanie’s Winter Sale
All fall and winter apparel is 50 to 70 percent off at chic boutique Stephanie’s, including evening dresses, premium denim, coats, sweaters and more. (758 Cleveland Ave. S., St. Paul. 651-690-3802.)

Ongoing: BlackBlue Shoe Sale
UK brand F-Troupe, represented out of the Opening Ceremony showroom in NYC, is now on sale at St. Paul boutique BlackBlue. Take 25 percent off any pair of F-Troupes in both men’s and women’s styles, while supplies last, as well as men’s Generic Surplus footwear. (While you’re there, check out new men’s denim line, A.P.C. from France.) (614 Selby Ave., St. Paul. www.blkblu.com)