Even though I live in Sunny Southern California, which has the world-famous Gilroy garlic area, I…read morecame across the BJ Gourmet Garlic Farm website on-line. They had a ton of different types and strains of garlic on their site, some that I had never heard of. I picked out 4 different bulbs to segment into cloves to be able to plant this November. Hopefully, harvest will be ready between June or July. Just in time for some summer BBQ. The reason for my 5-star review is because the on-line catalog and descriptions were easy to navigate. Ordering was very easy, even though it went through Etsy. Shipping was fast and arrived on time. I ended up having a couple of questions and the response back via e-mail was super quick and detailed with just what I needed to know. All of the bulbs arrived in perfect condition, clearly marked and separated, each in their own net bag. I ordered an Italian Red, a Spanish Red (Rojo), a Metechi, and a German Giant White. I have already got them in 5-gallon fabric pots with a layer of loose mulch on top, per the planting instructions. Since it takes about 9 months from planting to harvest, I will update then on my review. I did take 1 clove from each bulb to try and eat directly (take that Dracula!) Amazingly enough you really could taste the difference between the types of garlic. The Metechi has a powerful, kinda hot, flavor to it. The German Giant was much milder. And there was a difference between the Italian and the Spanish reds. Super excited to go on this journey and happy that I found BJ Gourmet Garlic Farms. In full disclosure, I did happen to hit them at a time when they were having a 50% off sale. But after the arrival condition of their product, their helpfulness and speed of response to my questions, and the quick shipping times, I would happily pay full price. I'll start with a 5-star review for this wonderful experience. I hope you give them a try.

Now that the Covid restrictions have been lifted there is lots to do in the nature center area…read more They have a photo op area with a kayak setup and pretend fish to catch. The animal area now has interactive exhibits. Lots for kids to learn about wildlife, water pollution, etc. they even have a history of ship building of Lorain with some fun exhibits on display. The kids play area is also now open with water table play, things to climb, puzzles and bird watching. Great for families!

We love nature walks and this is one of my favorites. The paths are easy to walk and the trees…read moreare lush. You can hear the stream from many of the trails. There are benches along the way if you wish to rest and take in the beauty. Other than squirrels and a few birds, I haven't seen much wildlife, but the greenery is enough to please me.

After spending the morning at the Vermillion Beach Market and walking around downtown Vermilion,…read morepopping into the shops for a fun girls' day, a friend and I decided to stop at Paper Moon Winery on the way home for lunch because we were getting hungry. Tucked away in a wooded setting near the Lake Erie shore, Paper Moon has a really cozy, laid-back atmosphere. The indoor tasting area is comfortable and inviting, with board games available to play, and there's plenty of outdoor seating throughout the grass, along with a covered outdoor dining area. It's a great place to relax and spend a leisurely afternoon with friends. It's a casual, counter-service setup. You order your food at the counter/bar area, you're given a buzzer, and then you pick up your food at the counter when it's ready. I ordered the Blackberry Sangria Slush, which was refreshing and perfect for a summer day. For lunch, I had the Hot Italian Panini with chips and a pickle spear. It was tasty and had good flavor, although the panini was a little on the thin side and I would have preferred it to be a bit more substantial. Overall, Paper Moon was a fun stop during our girls' day. I really enjoyed the peaceful, wooded setting and casual atmosphere. It's a great spot to grab a drink, enjoy some food, play a game, and relax with friends.

What a treasure!! They were our Harvest Host last night. There was live music, great wine and…read moredelicious food, especially the onion rings!! Music and crowd was so much fun!!!

Great wine at good prices. Unique wine you can only get there. Live music some evenings.read more

Good ambience but terrible service. Maybe short staffed on that Thursday... but 2 employees for…read moreover 4 large parties. Took over 45 minutes to order... a high noon because they were out of red wine?? Chef was visible smoking while cooking. The actual layout is a little crammed & awkward bar area

This is exactly what Avon and the west side of Cleveland really needed. A play where you can learn,…read morebe creative, purchase local art work and supplies as well as check out all of their planned pop up shops. This also gives people that are working out of their home with a home based business the ability to showcase their products in a pop up store at The Makers Space Studios. Amazing people run this great space and I wish them all the best and I hope that others visit and learn something new this upcoming year!

Had the cinnamon latte with oatmilk - it was smooth. Glad to find that it was not overly sweet --…read morewell balanced with the taste of coffee, the creaminess of the oat, and the hints of cinnamon. The place was abuzz with students. There were some seating outside as well. The service was efficient..

Woke up this morning and needed coffee. Daughter took me here. Cozy place with lots of seating…read more Coffee is great but service is a bit slow. Will come here again tomorrow morning.

Absolutely the best place for a celebration of life for our grandma. The staff was amazing and put…read moretogether a very memorable event for our family. Nice wine and beer selection and even better food. The grounds are beautiful and really special for the Norwalk area. If you plan to use the TV for a slide show, bring a cord. Everything went swimmingly and we can't recommend them more!

This place is one of the best in the area. We frequent all year long. Large patio for outdoor…read moredining and a beautiful restored barn for indoor eating. The outdoor patio is great for COVID dinning. Make sure make a reservation. Often have live music on the weekends. Keep in mind they are closed during the winter. Food - Chef Jamie is highly skilled. Never had anything that has not been good. Highly recommend any of the daily specials. They also have seasonal specials. This trip we had the olive and tomato bruschetta and the salmon special. Wine - best local wine in the region. Keep in mind the wines are mostly on the dry side. Jamie also hand selects imports from around the world. They also sell beer and other drinks. The bruschetta was a great mix of texture and flair. Sweet tomatoes, perfectly grilled baguette, salty olives, and savory blue cheese. Amazing. The salmon was very good. It had brussel sprouts cooked in an Apple compote. Very nice contrast of sweet and savory. Fish was perfectly cooked. Only negative was the potatoes were slightly over cooked. Pro Tip - ask for Julie. The best server.

The perch dinners are the reason to go. People are nice and friendly. Lines can be out the door…read moreif you don't time it right. Love this place.

I was recently visiting family in Cleveland and stumbled across the Slovak Club. Being of Slovak…read moreheritage, I couldn't resist stopping by to check it out. I was pleasantly surprised to find them serving lunch and they had a great bar inside. It was lunch time, so I had to explore. I grabbed some chicken paprikas, noodles & cabbage, cabbage rolls, and beans. All this was $20! It was very economical and quite tasty as well. It reminded me of eating my grandmothers food. The bar service was great as well. They had good beer on tap and a decent liquor selection as well. I am very happy I stopped and wished I had something like this in Florida. Very welcoming spot.