Ready to enjoy some ho-ho-holiday cheer? What better way to embrace the “spirit” of the season than by visiting a local Christmas pop-up bar? These temporary winter wonderlands transform ordinary spaces into cozy, over-the-top holiday havens, complete with twinkling lights, seasonal cocktails, and…
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It’s time for a getaway with your girls! Celebrating a bride-to-be on a bachelorette party, a birthday, or just want to plan a fun trip with your friends, Shores & Islands Ohio is the place to be. Whether you’re staying in and chilling with the girls or going out to see the sights and do ALL the…
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Experience a culinary journey through the world of fine dining in Shores & Islands Ohio, where gourmet delights meet the picturesque landscapes of Lake Erie. Fine dining refers to a restaurant experience that is of a higher quality and greater formality compared to the experience at a casual dining…
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Part of Shores & Islands Ohio Like a Local series – Meet Janet Wermuth, owner S&IO: Tell us about your business. Janet: My husband Steve and I literally started Crooked Tree Vineyard from the ground up. We purchased the five-acre parcel of land in 2010. It was covered with scrub trees and old…
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After a day of thrill-inducing roller coasters, island hopping, water parks, beach escapes, and visiting welcoming destinations, you’re bound to get thirsty for a taste of local flavor. We suggest visiting local breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries throughout Shores & Islands Ohio, using…
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UPDATED JANUARY 2025 With Valentine’s Day right around the corner and February the unofficial month of LOVE, you may be looking for a cozy weekend away and some activities to enjoy as a couple. Shores & Islands Ohio has plenty to offer, from spa treatments to fancy Valentine’s cocktails, and from…
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Part of the Shores & Islands Ohio Like a Local series - Meet Nikolai Blumensaadt, owner S&IO: Tell us about your business. Nikolai: My family and I have proudly owned and operated our business since 2014. My wife, Kenzie, and I moved back to the islands area to open the original Ørchard Bar & Table…
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Published June 2022 The weather is heating up and that means one important thing on Ohio’s north coast – patio season! All the best restaurants with patio, deck, or porch dining areas are brushing off their umbrellas, extending their awnings, and putting up the string lights to welcome in the season…
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Published March 2022 As part of our ongoing Like a Local series, where we interview Shores & Islands Ohio business owners and local personalities, S&IO recently checked in with Kelleys Island mainstay, the Kelley's Island Wine Company. Meet Abbey Rosado, General Manager. S&IO: Tell us about your…
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Published February 2022 Did you know pizza was first invented in Naples, Italy in the 1700s as a fast, affordable meal for working-class people on the go? It gained popularity in the U.S. in the 1940s when immigrating Italians brought this classic dish. And thank goodness they did! Now, about 3…
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