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Blue Heron Event Center hosts some of the most sensational events in the area
The music may come from the cloud via an iPhone app, or swooned live by Johnny Fontane. But the real assessment of a wedding reception usually tends to begin with the food. That’s one test that puts the Blue Heron Event Center at the top of the class, insists Ben Erjavec, executive chef and co-owner of the Medina establishment. “Our...
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All-you-can-eat Lenten fish fry at Mr. G’s Pizzeria and Wings
If you’re giving up meat for the Lenten season, we have good news for you. Mr. G’s Pizzeria & Wings is rolling out its new Lenten menu and all of the $16.99 tasty entrées are available for dine-in, delivery or pickup (except for the famous All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry, which must be enjoyed on premises). Here are the highlights of the new...
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Toast your love with Saint-Amour
Did you splurge on a luxury wine for Valentine’s Day to share with your beloved? Or maybe you chose one of those bottles with a love-themed name to reflect your feelings for that special someone. Jim Sperk of the Northern Ohio Wine Guild says those wines come from Saint-Amour, a small village in the Beaujolais region of...
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Anthony Piscazzi’s local, handcrafted, small-batch spirits are making a big splash in Northeast Ohio
Anthony Piscazzi, founder of the popular The Merchant Tavern, in Akron’s Merriman Valley, has quite the pedigree. His great-uncle John “The Merch” Piscazzi was the founder of Akron’s beloved The Wine Merchant, while his great-grandmother prepped for the restaurant in her Italian home kitchen. In high school, Anthony bussed tables for...
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Non-alcoholic wine & your health
If you’re deep into your own “Dry January” challenge, how’s it going so far? Last month, we suggested that non-alcoholic (NA) wines might be a way to still enjoy the taste of wine while remaining technically “dry.” As you sip on your soft beverage of choice, here are a few interesting facts about NA wines, courtesy of Jim Sperk of...
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