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Arabica Willoughby

After growing up enjoying his favorite brews at the Arabica Coffee House in historic downtown Willoughby, and then spending most of his career working there and at other local coffeehouses, Tim Snider is a little particular about the quality of his brew. Five years ago, he and his wife Tina bought Arabica, and they’ve been crafting a...

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Sol

Just coming off its eighth Anniversary Celebration, Sol in downtown Willoughby is gearing up for the holidays with a new menu, cocktail introductions, themed brunches, and booking for private parties. Owners David and Tanja Bartulovic have created a vibrant and eclectic vibe complemented by award-winning fusion dishes and wildly inventive...

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New Year's Eve at The Aviator: A Night on the Runways

When we asked Khadar Soussou, president and co-owner of The Aviator Event Center and Pub, what his plans were for the event center’s annual New Year’s Eve bash, he replied, “This year we’ve decided to just blow it out of the water. It’s going to be best party in Cleveland.” Best, and maybe the biggest, too. This year Khadar and his...

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Affordable luxury: Rosso di Montepulciano Wine

Let’s wrap up what has been a visit over the last few articles to the beautiful and historic hilltop town of Montepulciano. This is perhaps an introduction for many readers to the ruby red, fragrant, lively and affordable Rosso di Montepulciano. If Rosso di Montalcino is the “baby brother” to Brunello di Montalcino, we can consider Rosso di...

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After four years of mastering the art of finely crafted beer, Blue Heron Brewery is ready to celebrate the sip

The transition from making beer at home to opening a commercial brewery was intimidating, acknowledges Mike Piazza, brew master and co-owner of Blue Heron Brewery. But four years later, area beer connoisseurs count on Mike to surprise them with eclectic new twists to supplement his signature brews that have kept them coming in since Blue...

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