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We're all Irish next week
Irish Week all week long starting Monday, and don't forget another Lenten Special this Friday! Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Calendar 🗓 March 13 (Friday) - Lenten Special: Crab-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, 4-8pm. March 16-21 (Mon-Sat) - Irish WEEK!! Spreading out the St. Patrick's love this year with a couple of Irish specials and brews the whole week. March 20 (Friday) - Lenten Special: Pappa al Pomodoro, 4-8pm. Mar

Dan Matheny
2 days ago6 min read


Rain rain go away ☔️
T he skies may be gray but the options are GREAT here at the Wine Merchant this week... Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Calendar 🗓 March 6 (Friday) - Lenten Special: Pesto Pasta, your choice of red or green, 4-8pm. March 13 (Friday) - Lenten Special: Crab-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, 4-8pm. March 16-21 (Mon-Sat) - Irish WEEK!! Spreading out the St. Patrick's love this year with a sandwich special the whole week. March 20

Dan Matheny
Mar 55 min read


To the islands we go 🌺
Over 50 degrees and a Hawaiian special... may as well be in the tropics Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Calendar 🗓 February 27 (Friday) - Lenten Special: Garlic Shrimp & Rice March 6 (Friday) - Lenten Special: Pesto Pasta March 13 (Friday) - Lenten Special: Crab-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms March 16-21 (Mon-Sat) - Irish WEEK!! Spreading out the St. Patrick's love this year with a sandwich special the whole week. March 20

Dan Matheny
Feb 265 min read


Not sure the groundhog got it right
Sure feels like Spring out there, but it won't last... don't even try to ask me about the patio Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Calendar 🗓 February 20 (Friday) - Lenten Special: Lobster Bisque... in Bread Bowls! February 27 (Friday) - Lenten Special: Garlic Shrimp & Rice March 6 (Friday) - Lenten Special: Pesto Pasta March 13 (Friday) - Lenten Special: Crab-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms March 16-21 (Mon-Sat) - Irish WEEK!!

Dan Matheny
Feb 195 min read


Double the holiday, double the fun
Valentine's Day followed closely by Fat Tuesday... L a i s s e z l e s b o n s t e m p s r o u l e r ! ! ! ! Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Closing early 2/14 (store at 6pm, bar at 5pm) for a private event Calendar 🗓 February 14 (Saturday) - Valentine's Day Dinner, 6-8pm. Reservations required (FULL). Closing early -- bar at 5pm and store at 6pm. February 17 (Tuesday) - Our annual Fat Tuesday at the Wine Merchant! D

Dan Matheny
Feb 126 min read


Art Walk, Olympics, AND the Super Bowl?
I'm not going to say which one I'm most excited about, but I have been working on my Bad Bunny dance moves... Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Calendar 🗓 February 6 (Friday) - Winter Art Walk Wine Tasting, 5-7pm. Pizza Special and open until 9pm, featuring Lynn & Eve Art. February 14 (Saturday) - Valentine's Day Dinner, 6-8pm. Reservations required. ( FULL - accepting waitlist reservations.) Closing early -- bar at 5pm and

Dan Matheny
Feb 55 min read


Good riddance, January
Dry January is almost over, thank GOD. I tried to jump on the wagon and do Dry Wednesday yesterday... didn't make it. Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Calendar 🗓 January 30-31 (Fri-Sat) - Weekend Special: Hopslamwiches February 6 (Friday) - Winter Art Walk Wine Tasting, 5-7pm. February 14 (Saturday) - Valentine's Day Dinner, 6-8pm. Reservations required. ( FULL - accepting waitlist reservations.) February 17 (Tuesday) -

Dan Matheny
Jan 295 min read


Neither snow nor rain nor gloom of night!
Will keep us from being open for OYSTERS this weekend. Nor should it keep you away... Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Calendar 🗓 January 24 (Saturday) - OYSTER DAY!!! February 6 (Friday) - Winter Art Walk Wine Tasting, 5-7pm. February 14 (Saturday) - Valentine's Day Dinner, 6-8pm. Reservations required. ( FULL - accepting waitlist reservations.) February 17 (Tuesday) - Our annual Fat Tuesday at the Wine Merchant! Dan's

Dan Matheny
Jan 225 min read


Well, vacation's over
I'm back from the tropics and brought the sun with me ☀️ Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Calendar 🗓 January 16-17 (Fri-Sat) - Weekend Special: Ahi Tuna Crudo & Sashimi January 24 (Saturday) - OYSTER DAY!!! February 6 (Friday) - Winter Art Walk Wine Tasting, 5-7pm. February 14 (Saturday) - Valentine's Day Dinner, 6-8pm. Reservations required. February 17 (Tuesday) - Our annual Fat Tuesday at the Wine Merchant! Dan's famo

Dan Matheny
Jan 156 min read


Before you ask...
No, there are no AI-generated images in this newsletter 🐷 Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Calendar 🗓 January 10 (Saturday) - Second Saturday with a fun food special, Choripán! January 24 (Saturday) - OYSTER DAY February 6 (Friday) - Winter Art Walk, so stay tuned for what we'll have going on. February 14 (Saturday) - Valentine's Day Dinner, 6-8pm. Reservations required. February 17 (Tuesday) - Our annual Fat Tuesday at

Dan Matheny
Jan 85 min read


Whewwwww, Hoooooo!!! It’s gonna be a brand new year soon! 2026!
(Seriously, they drop a ball in Times Square tonight at midnight…ya gotta to be kidding me)! Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Closing early Wednesday, 12/31 at 6pm January 1st (Thursday) - CLOSED for New Year’s Day Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Moe… Features and Picks No new beers or wines for this week just all your favorites ready and waiting for you! Now on another note… “ Whatcha having for New Years Eve and of course New Years D

Dan Matheny
Dec 31, 20253 min read


Merry (Almost) Christmas!
Tomorrow is the big day! Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Closing early Wednesday, 12/24 at 6pm Calendar 🗓 December 24 (Wednesday) - Closing early at 6pm for Christmas Eve. December 25 (Thursday) - Closed for Christmas. December 31 (Wednesday) - Closing early at 6pm for NYE. News 🗞 This is going to be short and sweet this week... we have a limited supply of our Holiday food items still available and plenty of wine to go

Dan Matheny
Dec 24, 20253 min read


T minus 7 days 'til Christmas
Only one week to go... 5 shopping days left! Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Closing early Wednesday, 12/24 at 6pm Calendar 🗓 December 20 (Saturday) - Soup Saturday: White Bean Chicken Chili December 24 (Wednesday) - Closing early at 6pm for Christmas Eve. December 25 (Thursday) - Closed for Christmas. December 31 (Wednesday) - Closing early at 6pm for NYE. News 🗞 Our coffers are full with delicious goods for your Chri

Dan Matheny
Dec 18, 20255 min read


T minus 14 days 'til Christmas
That means 11 shopping days... does that scare you? Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Calendar 🗓 December 11 (Thursday) - Bar closed at 4:30pm for a private event. December 13 (Saturday) - Second Saturday Soup Special: Chicken Enchilada Soup December 24 (Wednesday) - Closing early at 6pm for Christmas Eve. December 25 (Thursday) - Closed for Christmas. December 31 (Wednesday) - Closing early at 6pm for NYE. News 🗞 I men

Dan Matheny
Dec 11, 20255 min read


All that glitters is not gold...
It's Champagne. At least here it is. Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Bar closing at 5pm on Saturday Calendar 🗓 December 6 (Saturday) - Champagne Tasting! Reservations required. Bar closing early 5pm and the store at 6pm. ( FULL) December 13 (Saturday) - Second Saturday Soup Special: Chicken Enchilada Soup December 25 (Thursday) - Closed for Christmas. News 🗞 December is here and we are accepting orders for the Decembe

Dan Matheny
Dec 4, 20255 min read


Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
The world may be burning, but there's always something to be thankful for... Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Closed Thursday for Thanksgiving Calendar 🗓 November 27 (Thursday) - Closed for Thanksgiving. November 28 (Friday) - Black Friday Brunch & the release of Goose Island Bourbon County Stout --- including on tap! November 29 (Saturday) - Ohio State v. Michigan on at noon, and a handful of Jumbo Meatballs in play... De

Dan Matheny
Nov 25, 20256 min read


Le Nouveau 2025 est arrivé!
Beaujolais Nouveau hits the store (and bar) TOMORROW Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Calendar 🗓 November 20 (Thursday) - Beaujolais Nouveau! Flights and French fare, no reservations required. November 22 (Saturday) - Soup Saturday Special of Beef & Vegetable November 27 (Thursday) - Closed for Thanksgiving. November 28 (Friday) - Black Friday Brunch & the release of Goose Island Bourbon County Stout --- including on tap!

Dan Matheny
Nov 19, 20256 min read


The whirlwind has begun
I won't have my head on straight until January 3 Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Calendar 🗓 November 14 (Friday) - Italian Sausage Pizzas starting at 4pm. November 15 (Saturday) - Soup Saturday Special: Sausage, Potato & Kale November 20 (Thursday) - Beaujolais Nouveau! Flights and French fare, no reservations required. November 27 (Thursday) - Closed for Thanksgiving. November 28 (Friday) - Black Friday Brunch & the rele

Dan Matheny
Nov 13, 20256 min read


It's balls to the walls over here
Jumbo Meatballs make their return this weekend! Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Open until 9pm this Friday Calendar 🗓 November 7 (Friday) - Fall Art Walk Wine Tasting, 5-7pm. Bar open late from 5-9pm with Jumbo Meatballs!!! November 8 (Saturday) - Second Saturday Special, Jumbo Meatballs continued. OSU v. Purdue on at 1pm. November 20 (Thursday) - Beaujolais Nouveau! Flights and French fare, no reservations required. Nov

Dan Matheny
Nov 6, 20256 min read


We're so excited we could pop 🍾
It might be Halloween, but holiday items are making their way out into the store this week! Hours of Operation Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm Bar closing early Tuesday, 11/4 at 5pm Calendar 🗓 November 1 (Saturday) - Soup Saturday with Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo and... the release of Christmas items! November 4 (Tuesday) - Alternative Wine Dinner, our annual alternative to watching election results. Reservations required; bar closing early at 5pm. (

Dan Matheny
Oct 30, 20256 min read
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