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Art Walk, Alternative Dinner, Beaujolais Nouveau, and then Thanksgiving???
We all have a busy month ahead of us 😳 Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday 10am to 6pm Calendar 🗓 Nov 5 (Friday) It’s ART WALK - we’ll...

Dan Matheny
Nov 3, 20226 min read


BOO!
If that didn’t scare you, the fact that October is almost over sure should… Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday 10am to 6pm Calendar 🗓...

Dan Matheny
Oct 27, 20226 min read


Beaujolais Nouveau is less than a month away!
Only 28 Days until the release party! We have lots of news to share with you this week… not like television news, like new things and...

Dan Matheny
Oct 20, 20226 min read


Apparently October 12 had quite a few items on the calendar to celebrate…
Hey, I’m not smart enough to make these up: Navy Day, National No Bra Day, International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, World...

Dan Matheny
Oct 13, 20227 min read


Oktoberfest ended in Munich this past Monday…
So what’s next on our holiday schedule… Halloween? 🎃 Oktoberfest beers are still on the shelves, pumpkin is as well, guess what I’m...

Dan Matheny
Oct 6, 20227 min read


It’s the end of what month???
I mean, I’m old, and time does move faster… but seriously, October already? Thanks to everyone who came out for Oktoberfest. I’m pretty...

Dan Matheny
Sep 29, 20227 min read


Happy Autumnal Equinox!
PSA: I was wrongly informed that Munich had cancelled their Oktoberfest 😠 …they didn’t, and Findlay certainly hasn’t! While I’m not...

Dan Matheny
Sep 22, 20226 min read


I’mmmmm Back!!!
I’mmmmm Back!!! There’s a lot to look forward to this fall, and the first is the start of the 2022 Oktoberfest this Saturday! We’ll be...

Dan Matheny
Sep 15, 20226 min read


La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita (A life of indolence and self-indulgence, thank you, Merriam-Webster.) My current life of indolence and self-indulgence is...

Dan Matheny
Sep 8, 20225 min read


We're beginning our 15th year this week...
That’s right, 169 months ago was the beginning of the current era of the Wine Merchant. Trust me, I’m celebrating in Italy, and just...

Dan Matheny
Sep 1, 20225 min read


It’s the last week of August and the first week of school…
Back in the day, I had a routine that I followed for that first day of school, and I’ve done my best to continue that same practice every...

Dan Matheny
Aug 25, 20225 min read


There are 37 days until Fall and believe me the brewers are on top of it. 🍺
While the Fall beers are already out the harvest in California and the Pacific Northwest is just getting started 🍇… Hours of Operation...

Dan Matheny
Aug 18, 20225 min read


It’s Balloon Fest this weekend… things are looking up!
Thanks to everyone who joined us for last week’s festivities! The next time we host a shucking event, I’ll double down on my oyster...

Dan Matheny
Aug 11, 20226 min read


What do you do the first week of August?
Well that’s simple - you order 300 oysters, roast a 12lb pork loin, and host 2 days of fun food specials! Hours of Operation Monday –...

Dan Matheny
Aug 4, 20225 min read


The best thing about the end of July is… that I leave for Italy in August 🧙♂️🤞
Actually there are two good things…National Oyster Day is Friday, August 5th! Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday 10am to 6pm! Calendar...

Dan Matheny
Jul 28, 20225 min read


Today July 21is Legal Drinking Age Day!😳
Seriously, I’m sorry, I thought that was every day??? Either way if you’re looking for an excuse to celebrate stop on by! Hours of...

Dan Matheny
Jul 21, 20226 min read


Joyeux jour de la bastille or simply translated - Happy Bastille Day 🇫🇷…
On this date in 1789 the French Revolution began, and we’re going to celebrate it by eating French pizza???🤷♂️ Hours of Operation...

Dan Matheny
Jul 14, 20225 min read


And then there was 1…
well, not really but believe me there will be a few days down here where it’s just me, so be patient and we’ll work on getting back once...

Dan Matheny
Jul 7, 20226 min read


It’s the 4th of what…OK,OK but what year is it?
Mind you, I’m not that confused on today's time and place, but please let’s find some way to slow it down a bit.… Hours of Operation...

Dan Matheny
Jun 30, 20226 min read


Welcoming Summer in today's newsletter!
As if your thermometer didn’t tell you already😥.… Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday 10am to 6pm! Calendar June 25 - HUHN in JUNE -...

Dan Matheny
Jun 23, 20225 min read
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