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November 2014 Wine Guy: Fall wine pairings prepare Valley for holiday season

November 1, 2014 by Metro Monthly Leave a Comment

By JOHN WEBSTER | Metro Monthly Wine Columnist October wine tastings produced a number of great wines, paving the way for the upcoming holiday season. On Oct. 24, Michael Charles Wines (Elm Road) teamed up with Vernon’s Café in Niles to host another of Michael Charles’ wonderful bimonthly dinner tastings. The evening began with a […]

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October 2014 Wine Guy: Seasonal beers, whiskeys on tap at Rust Belt Brewery

October 10, 2014 by Metro Monthly Leave a Comment

Bob Sanata is the new wine director at Springfield Grille in Boardman. Electronic image by John Webster. By JOHN WEBSTER | Metro Monthly Wine Columnist September was filled with many fine events featuring great wines, tasty beers and handcrafted whiskeys. Jeff Brayn of Rust Belt Brewery invited me to the Tap House on Commerce Street […]

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May 2012 Wine Guy: ‘Wine and Wildlife,’ Big Tap-In raise funds for local non-profit organizations

May 1, 2012 by Metro Monthly Leave a Comment

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April 2012 Wine Guy: Tasting benefits Ursuline AIDS ministry, Mercer County food-relief organization

April 2, 2012 by Metro Monthly Leave a Comment

By JOHN WEBSTER | Metro Monthly Columnist Midwinter and early spring always provide a number of interesting wine events for Valley wine aficionados. In addition to Springfield Grille and Wine and Dine Ohio’s monthly dinners, Alberini’s of Niles and Vernon’s Ristorante held tastings that attracted eager crowds. The Youngstown Grocers Association and Shenango Valley Chamber […]

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February 2012 Wine Guy: Springfield Grille tasting showcases affordable fine wines

January 30, 2012 by Metro Monthly Leave a Comment

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Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Exterior of the new Canfield Library. Image courtesy of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.