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Christine Lapmardo, manager, and new owner Nick Uroseva at Michael Charles Premier Wines on Elm Road in Warren. Metro Monthly electronic image by John Webster.

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JOHN WEBSTER | The Wine Guy

November 29, 2011 By metro monthly Leave a Comment

John Webster, who writes a monthly column on wine for Metro Monthly, hosts a short weekly segment on “Homeplate” called “The Wine Guy.” In addition, John’s ‘Homeplate’ segments are currently in development for as short podcasts on iTunes.

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How to open a wine bottle

November 27, 2011 By metro monthly Leave a Comment

Metro Monthly’s John Webster demonstrates the proper way to open a bottle of wine on Homeplate’s “The Wine Guy.” JOHN WEBSTER John, who writes a monthly column on wine for Metro Monthly, hosts a short weekly segment on “Homeplate” called “The Wine Guy.” In addition, John’s ‘Homeplate’ segments are currently in development for as short podcasts [...]

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SUMMER FUN – This slide show features reader-submitted images from the 1920s through the present day. Pictures include family vacations, beach scenes (check out the funky clothes and sunglasses!) and improvised fun close to home. Of particular interest are rare scenes of Idora Park during a Wean United company picnic in the 1970s. Metro Monthly [...]

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IDORA PARK CAROUSEL DEDICATION – The carousel was one of the most-beloved rides at Idora Park. When the amusement park closed and the rides were tagged and auctioned, many people thought they would be seeing the carousel for the last time. It’s been a long journey from Youngstown to Brooklyn Bridge Park, but after nearly [...]

ST. COLUMBA CATHEDRAL LIES IN RUIN – Fire destroyed St. Columba Cathedral on Sept. 2, 1954 when a bolt of lightning struck the church during a late evening storm. According to news accounts of the day, firefighters first responding found the blaze well under way with fire outlining the cathedral’s main rose window. Eleven fire companies [...]

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Response to ‘Homeplate for the Holidays’

Submitted on 2011/12/10 at 7:29 AM Happy Holidays from Carl and Ruthy M. The cookies all look great and we enjoyed watching your cookie show.

Viewer appreciates old-fashioned food on ‘Homeplate Homestyle’

“Thank you so much to Helga Wengler and Mitch Lynch, for the great recipes on the “Homeplate for the Holidays“ show. I love the way Helga takes such pride in the preparation of her recipes, just like my mom and grandmother did growing up. My generation may use fancy kitchen gadgets to make short work [...]