The time has come...
- Dan Matheny
- 2 hours ago
- 5 min read
You can stop asking because Second Saturday is coming and
the patio is UP ⛱
Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm
Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm
Bar closed Saturday from 10am to 1pm
Calendar 🗓
April 10-11 (Fri-Sat) - Ahi Tuna Crudo & Sashimi! Bar will be closed Saturday from 10a-1p for a private event.
May 1 (Friday) - Spring Art Walk, open late until 9pm with a Charity Wine Tasting benefitting Clothe-a-Child from 5-7pm in the store. Featuring Lynn & Eve Art.
May 9 (Saturday) - Second Saturday & Downtown Findlay Chocolate Walk, special TBD.
May 10 (Sunday) - Mother's Day
May 30 (Saturday) - Rosé at the End of May, 12-2pm. Reservations required.
News 🗞
Yes, you read that right... the Patio is up! Since it is Second Saturday this weekend and the weather is looking up, it seemed like the right time. We've even upped the ante with some new umbrellas, so come on down and take a look, enjoy a glass under the sun. Though with my luck, it will probably rain all weekend... no, don't let me jinx it. That said, with the patio we do have some guidelines we're asking you to respect: 1) If you don't get service within a few minutes, please come to the bar and let us know you're here or what you need. Sometimes it's hard to see you out there. 2) Please don't call us from outside to request something. 3) Please don't move any furniture without talking to a staff member first. A few things to just make everything go more smoothly for all of us. Now, to celebrate even further, we're going to have everyone's favorite Food Special all weekend long, Ahi Tuna Crudo & Sashimi. The Crudo is of course Diced Ahi Tuna with Ponzu, Green Onion, and Everything Seasoning, served with Tortilla Chips, and the Sashimi Plate is sliced Ahi Tuna topped with Green Onions and Everything Seasoning with a Ponzu dipping sauce and Wasabi on the side. Maybe something spicy if we've got it. Diced or sliced, those are the options. Serving Friday and Saturday while supplies last. But don't forget that the bar will be closed on Saturday until 1pm, so time yourselves accordingly.
Wine Feature ⭐️
The feature of the week is a classic Napa Valley Cab, Calculated Risk 2023 Barrel Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, $39.99. Calculated Risk is a small family-owned operation out in Napa, a father and his two sons. This bottle is 100% responsibly grown Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena and Calistoga, aged in French oak. The winemaker says it pretty well himself... "The 2023 barrel selection Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold expression of a vintage many are calling the vintage of a lifetime in Napa Valley. The wine shows a deep ruby hue. the nose is layered and powerful, revealing graphite, mocha, and dense black and blueberry fruit. It’s full-bodied yet refined, with a plush, balanced texture. Focused and polished, this wine captures the essence of Napa Valley’s Bordeaux-style elegance — where ripe fruit and spice unfold and the finish lingers long after the last sip." If you are a math teacher or are in finance, or you need a gift for someone who is... you obviously need this bottle. And good news, there is a Chardonnay to go with it.
Wine Pick 🥂
I mentioned a few weeks ago that I got some major deals on some nice wines, and this is one of them: Storypoint 2020 Pinot Noir. "What’s a wine without a story? The experience of a wine should tell you something, invite you to discover new things and be surprised. That’s the passion and motivation behind Storypoint." Storypoint's winemaker Saman Parsa also has a story. She left her native Iran to study Plant Biology at UC Davis, then went on to do research at Stanford before realizing she wanted to be hands-on with her beloved plants in the field. She now uses her scientific knowledge to create the best wines possible. Storypoint sources grapes from along California's North Coast, then ages in French oak. The end result "reveals concentrated notes of blackberry, dark chocolate covered cherries and finishes with oak driven layers of toffee and espresso." This deal was one and done, so grab it at this special price of $14.99 while you can.
Oyster Selection 🦪
We've got Firesides back in this week. These were the fan favorite on Oyster Day back in January. They are a bigger oyster, maybe 3.5", from Crowes Pasture Beach in East Dennis, MA with medium brine, notes of umami, and a sweet mineral finish.
Market Items 🛒
Fresh Faroe Islands Salmon - $18.99/lb
Fresh Wagyu Burgers, 4pk - $19.99
Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen
Sea Wings Sustainably Sourced Crab Claw Meat, 1lb - $24.99
Frozen Hand-Cut Prime Strip Steak - $26.99/lb
Frozen Hanger Steaks, 1/2lb - $14.99
Frozen Choice Hanger Steaks, 8oz-2pk - $29.99
Frozen Wagyu Ribeyes, 12-14oz - $35.99
Frozen Center Cut Beef Tenderloin Filets, 8oz - $16.99
Frozen Beef Tenderloin, 6oz 2pk - $21.99
Frozen Whole Beef Tenderloin, 3.5lb - $100
Frozen Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $15.99
Frozen Australian Lamb Racks, ~1.5-1.75 lb - $39.99
Frozen Bone-In Veal Loin - $18.99/lb
Frozen Pounded Veal Leg Cutlets, 1lb (4 per pack) - $18.99
Frozen Ground Veal, 2lb - $21.99
Frozen Veal Rack - $32.99/lb (1 available)
Frozen Smithfield Smoked Spiral Ham, avg. 5-6lb, $10.99/lb
Frozen Pre-Cooked St. Louis Ribs - $29.99
Frozen All-Natural Berkshire Pork Tenderloin, 14oz - $13.99
Frozen Cooked Marinated Pork Shank, 16oz - $9.99
Frozen Bone-In Frenched Pork Chop, 16oz - $8.99
Frozen Duroc Dry Aged Bone-In Pork Chops, 14oz - $16.99
Frozen Skin-On Chicken Breast & Thigh, 2pk - $4.99/lb
Frozen Greco Italian Sausage, 4pk - $14.99
Frozen Portico Peeled & Deveined Jumbo Shrimp - $18.99/lb
Frozen Portico Bikini Shrimp, 2lb - $27.99
Frozen U-10 Scallops - $32.99/lb
Frozen Bay Scallops - $10.99/lb
Frozen Lobster Tails (5-6oz), 2pk - $25.99
Frozen 1lb Lobster Tail - $35.99
Frozen King Crab - $91.99/lb
Frozen Massa Sicilian Style Pizza (Veggie) - $15.99
Frozen Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges - $8.99
Frozen Au Gratin Potatoes -$5.99 2pk / $9.99 4pk
Fresh/Frozen Drake's Pasta Veal Ravioli - $14.99/lb (serving for 2)
Fresh/Frozen Pear & Cheese Fiocchi - $18.99/lb (serving for 2)
Fresh/Frozen Portobello Mushroom Ravioli - $9.99/lb
Fresh/Frozen Lobster Ravioli - $25.99/lb
Frozen Bake House Artisan Multi-Grain Bread - $4.99
Frozen Baker's Source Roasted Garlic Bâtard Bread - $7.99
Frozen Miner's Demi Glace - $9.99
Frozen Brittany Blend Mixed Vegetables, 2lb - $8.99
New Wine🍷
Megalomaniac 2023 Much Obliged Baco Noir, Canada - $18.99 (arriving Friday)
New Beer & More 🍺
Sonder Voss Kölsch, 6pk cans - $9.99 (it's back!)
Jackie O's Ritual Destruction Hazy DIPA, 4pk cans - $12.99
Fat Head's Hazy Head Hunter Hazy IPA, 6pk cans - $12.99
Flying Monkey Sparklepuff TIPA, 4pk cans - $17.99 (arriving Friday)
Kegs - 1/6 Barrel 🛢
Fat Head's Hazy Head Hunter - $134.99
Tröegs Field Study IPA - $114.99
Country Boy Cougar Bait Blonde - $109.99
Wiedemann's Bohemian Pilsner - $109.99
Final Thoughts 💬
Not sure if you're aware, but I spent the past week and a half in Hawaii... yes that's two years in a row, but we went to a different island this time and took the entire family. Lots of sun, waves, sand, blue skies, blue water, and of course loads of delicious fresh food. I might just be an island kind of guy... Just kidding, we all know I'm an Italy kind of guy.
Cheers from all of us here at the Wine Merchant!
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