The Root of hospitality
THE RETURN OF CORPORATE FUNCTIONS & FESTIVE GATHERINGS
HERBACEOUS DELIGHTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
MEMBERS ONLY MANIA: THE POP UP OF PRIVATE CLUBS
THE SMOKED OLD FASHIONED: CREATING AN EXPERIENCE
Let Us Introduce You to
TAPROOT HOSPITALITY
Ataproot is a large, central root that grows straight down from a plant’s base with smaller, lateral roots sprouting from it. Tap roots store the essential nutrients for the plant to survive. We formed TapRoot Hospitality as our restaurant group’s primary source from which all other brands stem. TapRoot provides the core values, brand and identity that the entire group is built upon. The restaurants in this group [like the lateral roots branching off a tap root] draw nourishment and guidance from the main establishment while still developing their unique characteristics. Each new restaurant contributes to
the overall strength and resilience of the group---creating a network of interconnected establishments that share a common origin and purpose.
TapRoot also pays homage to our owner, Kathleen Birkel Dangelo’s late husband Andy who, with Kathleen, designed and built Sapphire Creek Winery. Andy was a horticulturist and immensely talented landscaper who formed The Ohio Valley Group in 1988. Under his leadership, Ohio Valley grew to be a premier force in the northeastern Ohio landscape industry. He had an uncanny ability to look at a space and find the highest, best
and most beautiful use of the space. His genius continues to grow in the beautiful gardens of Sapphire Creek.
Our new magazine, The Root of Hospitality, will explore the latest trends, contain insightful interviews and captivating stories that celebrate the essence of hospitality. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of luxurious venues, exquisite cuisines, craft cocktails, all things bourbon and wine. Our new magazine is your gateway to the vibrant and dynamic realm of hospitality.
Corporate Functions The Return of
Inthe realm of modern business, success is not merely about individual brilliance but rather the collective synergy of a team. Corporate offsites, often seen as a breather from the regular routine, play a pivotal role in fostering team dynamics, nurturing creativity and boosting overall company performance. These offsites came to a screeching halt with the pandemic and the work from home atmosphere that is now prevalent. Corporate offsites are seeing a strong and dramatic return as owners realize the importance of developing a team and now such events are determined to be critical to the success of the organization.
The key to a successful offsite is choosing the right location. The venue should offer an environment that promotes collaboration and creativity while providing a refreshing change of scenery. Gone are the days of stuffy, windowless conference rooms.
Both Sapphire Creek Winery and Orchid House Winery offer ideal venues for corporate offsites. Both venues routinely work with companies to provide superior meeting facilities as well as delightful cuisine. We customize each event to meet the needs of that particular company.
Corporate offsites are much more than mere indulgences; they are strategic investments in a company’s success. They provide a platform for building stronger and more cohesive teams, encouraging innovation and setting a clear direction for the future. By understanding the significance of corporate offsites and implementing them effectively, companies can unlock the full potential of their team, drive growth and foster innovation.
The Return of the Office Holiday Party
After a long pandemicinduced break, holiday parties are definitely back –whether it’s a formal corporate function, a small, branch gathering or a small business luncheon –parties have made their comeback. Leaders want their team under one roof and it’s more apparent than ever that connecting faceto-face is vital to a cohesive and vibrant work atmosphere.
Think Big Larger, well-established companies are looking for impressive venues and unique entertainment for their office holiday parties. In some cases, leaders are flying employees in from different parts of the globe to join the celebration in person. Most holiday events are planned for early to midDecember before workers start loging off for the holidays. As a result, bookings are filling up quickly, so now’s the time to strike if you have a specific venue or entertainer in mind.
Keep it local
Another common thread for workplace celebration ideas — especially among smaller organizations with tighter budgets — are regional parties based around individual office locations. For larger companies with teams spread out nationally or even globally, it’s sometimes easier to celebrate based on locale. Such gatherings are more cost-effective overall and provide a personal experience for teams working in the same region.
Entertainment
Make room in your budget for entertainment to keep guests engaged. A 360-degree photo both is always
a hit. Consider a wine or bourbon tasting event led by an expert or hire fun, roving entertainment such as a magician or sketch artist.
Consider a luncheon
A holiday lunch is a popular choice among traditional industries such as banking, accounting and law but any workplace would enjoy such a gathering.
Opportunities for client connection
Instead of hosting employee-only bashes, consider using the holiday party as an opportunity to connect with clients. Be sure to use a sophisticated approach and consider lunch and learns with engaging experiences such as wine tastings.
Consider hosting in january
The month of December is hectic for everyone and planning a party during that time can mean limited attendance for an already over-scheduled work force. A January get together is often greatly appreciated.
Herbaceous Delights Elevating Your Culinary Creations with Fresh Herbs
Whenpeople think of herbs their first thought is generally those dried herbs sold at the grocery store in little, plastic jars (that are nearly impossible to open). However, there is a whole world of fresh herbs available to use in your culinary creations and fresh herbs can be used far into fall and winter.
THE HOLY BLEND OF HERBS –CURLY PARSLEY, SAGE, THYME AND ROSEMARY.
This particular blend has been the holy grail of herbs since Roman times: parsley was the symbol of death and rebirth; sage was a healing herb and thought to import immortality and wisdom; rosemary was the herb of remembrance often used at weddings and funerals; thyme was said to give courage. This particular blend is often referred to as “Scarborough Fair Blend”- a name derived from an annual fair in the town of Scarborough in Yorkshire England in the middle
ages which Simon & Garfunkel mentioned in a memorable ballad from the movie The Graduate. Notwithstanding the historical use of these herbs, this blend creates an amazing and versatile blend that can be used in a variety of applications. This particular blend of herbs evokes the essence of fall and winter –bringing an earthy, vibrant and savory essence to each dish.
This Scarborough Fair blend of herbs is incredibly versatile: it can be used to enhance vegetable side dishes, add flavor and depth to fish, pork, pastas and soups that elevate those dishes and add autumn and winter savory warmth. To allow for extended use of this herb blend, source the herbs, remove the stems and combine about a cup of fresh herbs with ¼ cup olive oil in a food processor. Pulse to blend then transfer into ice cube trays. Once frozen, remove the cubes into an airtight container for long term storage.
From Gourds to Glory From Gourds
Gourds and squash are in abundance in late summer and fall and can strike terror in the art of the amateur chef who looks at these rock-hard vegetables wondering how to transform them into something not just edible – but delicious.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH BRUSCHETTA
brown butter brushed charred crostini with savory roasted butternut squash spreadlocal goat cheese, spiced pecans and fried sage
SLOW ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH the scarborough herb blend
SHAVED BRUSSELL SPROUTS
pork belly and butternut squash cubes tossed with maple syrup and finished with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
“The staff was incredibly supportive, attentive, and professional. The perfect venue that offers gorgeous surroundings, incredible grounds to explore, and delicious food and drinks!”
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Floral design and holiday décor by Plantscaping & Blooms
Beautiful Beginnings
The Holiday Season
The holiday season is a magical time of year that allows us to transform the starkness of winter into cozy and festive retreats. One of our most captivating and unique seasonal experiences are our winter weddings and events.
Plantscaping & Blooms is one of our premier floral partners at Sapphire Creek Winery and Orchid House Winery. Plantscaping has a staff of incredibly talented and creative designers that work with our wedding couples to deliver amazing floral scapes.
The vision for this featured installation was unique and romantic, yet ethereal and beautiful while tying into the season scape. With a premier focus on babies breath and locally sourced driftwood, Arne, the VP and Creative Director at Plantscaping & Blooms, crafted his vision with illuminated “clouds” creating a duo purpose backdrop for ceremony and later, the sweetheart table. Guest tables featured low centerpieces with an emphasis on candlelight and uplighting to add another level of ambiance. While white was predominant, Arne also used subtle touches of blush with minimal winter foliage. Some feature florals included spray roses, Ranuncula, Scabiosa, Astrantia Astilbe, Tulips and Freesia
In addition to providing gorgeous wedding florals, Plantscaping is the trusted designer for holiday décor and interior plants at both Sapphire Creek and Orchid House Winery. New this year, Plantscaping will be providing the holiday décor for our exclusive setting, The Never Ordinary Bourbon Society. Our holiday décor operates to enhance – never compete – with the bones of the venue itself.
A WEDDING PLANNER? Do I Need
The logistics of planning a wedding can be overwhelming and many newly engaged couples struggle with whether to spend some of their budget on a wedding planner or a wedding coordinator. The answer, in nutshell, is – it depends.
A wedding planner addresses logistics along the entire wedding journey and can be very inclusive and handson. For example, a wedding planner will schedule and attend all vendor meetings, help you determine your budget, coordinates hotels and transportation, provides design and styling services and oversee all details on your wedding day. A wedding coordinator will meet with you 4-8 weeks before the wedding, will work with you on a final walk-through and manage the rehearsal and the wedding day.
Couples often ask if they need a planner or coordinator if the venue provides an in-house coordinator. The answer to that question is it really depends on the venue. At both Sapphire Creek Winery and Orchid House Winery our wedding managers are highly trained and skilled in providing superior oversight and management throughout the entire wedding planning process. Our wedding managers provide
guidance to the couples throughout the planning process, communicate with the vendors as needed, curate a menu, coordinate a wedding food tasting, various detail meetings, final walkthroughs and ceremony rehearsals.
The day of the wedding, our wedding managers prioritize the execution of a day that will exceed expectations. We ensure that a butler is assigned to the bride and groom and their immediate families to ensure that the couple and their family never wait for drink, get to enjoy appetizers even while photos are going on and generally, have a relaxed and seamless day. Our managers develop a timeline for the wedding day and ensure it is met so that the day is flawless.
A wedding at Sapphire Creek Winery or Orchid House Winery will ensure that each couple’s wedding is a custom experience curated especially for them. Sapphire Creek has been voted Best Wedding Venue by Cleveland Magazine for seven consecutive years and our wedding managers, spectacular venue and unmatched cuisine are the reasons we enjoy this honor. Orchid House Winery was recently acquired and TapRoot will bring the same fundamental values to Orchid House so that Orchid House weddings are similarly spectacular.
“I truly could not have more positive things to say about Sapphire Creek. From start to finish, our experience with the venue and their team was absolutely phenomenal. Lexie and Meghan were so helpful and made our special day absolutely perfect. It truly felt as though we had a wedding planner, but provided by the venue. Worth every penny! We had another wedding the night before (as we had a multicultural celebration) and there is no comparison to the caliber of support and service you get at Sapphire Creek. 10/10 recommend!”
The Root of Hospitality
Florals by Plantscaping & Blooms
From Blank Canvas to Bliss –
THE ART OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Thehistory of landscape design started in antiquity with the use of arranged plants and natural elements such as water to decorate and enhance living spaces. Landscape design continues to play a crucial role in transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional, and sustainable environments. A well-designed landscape has the ability to enhance our quality of life in numerous ways: it creates a sense of place and instills feelings of relaxation and comfort. A thoughtfully designed landscape serves as a sanctuary to relax and unwind amidst the chaos of daily life. It can be daunting to look at a barren plot of land- devoid of any life or character and think that it can be completely transformed. Such was the case with the development of Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens. The winery was built into 15 acres of woodlands. One of the key strategies to creating an amazing space is the ability to place both the structure and the surrounding gardens in a way that complements and utilizes the existing land. It is easy to clear-cut all the trees and start with a totally blank canvas but most people prefer a space that is thought-
fully incorporated into the land so it looks like it has always been there.
The Ohio Valley Group led by its founder, the late Andy Dangelo, and its landscape architect, Doug Nemeckay, along with input from Kathleen Dangelo, accomplished this in spectacular fashion as they laid out and designed Sapphire Creek Winery. Starting with a thorough analysis of the available acreage, they determined the ideal site to place the building and then carefully tagged the trees to be removed. It was critical to maintain the beauty of the existing woodlands. They then started a master plan to develop the various outdoor spaces. Doug and Kathleen continue to develop new plans and designs for both Sapphire Creek, Orchid House Winery and The Never Ordinary Bourbon Society.
Homeowners and business owners alike often miss this crucial step and minimize the importance of a landscape design. A landscape design will actually save both time and money by avoiding unnecessary mistakes and changes. It also helps create a budget and allows for installation in phases to help with budgetary concerns. Failure
to have such a design often results in a hodge-podge design that is not cohesive and does not plan for the future. A house is not built without a foundation – nor should a landscape project be built without a design.
Another essential key to a gorgeous landscape is maintenance. The Ohio Valley Group recently partnered with Lowe’s Greenhouse for all maintenance services at both Sapphire Creek Winery and Orchid House Winery. Although officially named Lowe’s Greenhouse, this corporation is a multi-faceted collection of services under one roof in Chagrin Falls. They have a retail nursey, floral department, gift shop and landscape design and build studio. The professionals at Lowe’s Greenhouse grow and install the colorful annuals, plant beautiful planters and maintain the gorgeous landscape at Sapphire Creek Winery and Orchid House Winery. As critical as a design is for a landscape project, proper maintenance is similarly critical to the overall beauty and health of your landscape. Lowe’s has an expert team of landscape professionals who ensure that the beauty of both wineries is maintained to the highest standards.
Designs for
ANY OCCASION
Althoughofficially named Lowe’s Greenhouse, this family-owned company is a collection of diverse departments that has been serving Cleveland and the surrounding areas since 1926. They are more than a greenhouse. At their property in Chagrin Falls, you will a find garden center bursting with plants grown on their property, a floral department that creates stunning arrangements for events and ‘just because’, a boutique full of unique gifts, and a full service landscape design, build, and maintenance firm. Known for quality and customer care, they specialize in a wide-range of property installation and management thanks to their amazing crews. Lowe’s Greenhouse maintains the landscape of Sapphire Creek Winery and Orchid House Winery and is also one of our trusted and talented floral collaborators. We also join forces and offer plant and flower workshops allowing community members to create and learn from expert horticulturalists. Local partnerships, such as what we have with Lowe’s Greenhouse, are indispensable. We are grateful to work with this company, whose qualities and values, align with our own.
THE POP UP OF PRIVATE CLUBS Members Only Mania -
Somepeople belong to multiple private clubs- and some belong only to Sam’s Club. Private clubs have a long, rich history but after the pandemic they have proliferated. The rise of these clubs is credited to filling the void the pandemic exposed: the loss of “third places” or places away from work and home that foster a sense of community and inclusion.
In a survey conducted by GGA Partners, a consulting firm for private clubs found that over sixty percent of clubs reported an increase in membership in 2022. This is attributed to the innate desire for social interaction—especially in light of the work from home boom. Private clubs foster a campus feeling of
dropping into a community and creating shared connections. Traditional country clubs still have their place but membership is declining as dues and assessments continue to increase and children grow up and move out.
The Never Ordinary Bourbon Society or No-BS, bridges the gap between traditional country clubs and traditional restaurant service. During the height of COVID, private dining was an alternative to sharing a restaurant meal. But even as the pandemic is largely in the rear-view mirror, intimate five-star dining remains in high demand. “People are eager to reconnect with family and friends and there is no better way to do that than around the
table with great food and wine” says John Henderson, CEO of Exclusive Resorts [an elite vacation club based in Colorado with locations around the world.
No-BS is able to curate a group of interesting people in a luxury space where the staff knows your name and your drink order and delivers impeccable service. This is the alchemy of No-BS: an air of exclusivity combines with a sense of personal connection and belonging.
No-BS has limited memberships (individual and corporate) still available. Additional information can be found at nobscle.com.
Italian Design Meets HISTORIC CLEVELAND
Walkingthrough the secret entrance to The Never Ordinary Bourbon Society (or No-BS for short) is akin to entering another world. The renovation of this space was intentionally completely different from the décor at Orchid House Winery – where the members-only No-BS club lives.
We worked very closely with Moderne Living based in Chicago to transform what was a dreary basement filled with wine vats into a visually stunning space. Moderne Living was recently named one of Chicago’s Best of the City for 2024 in the category of Best European furnishings, as well as Best ALL-IN-ONE Resource. We worked very closely with Rae Muranski, owner of Moderne Living, to create a one-ofa-kind space.
Notably, the Poker Room in the Club has jaw-dropping back-lit Onyx walls that provide a stunning backdrop to the poker table itself, which features
an Italian-designed glass base with a striking, intricate design reminiscent of fluid, interwoven ribbons. The chandelier holding court over the long bar features hand blown glass stars and is a showstopper. Lighting continues to shine with the addition of hand-blown Murano glass pendants with a 14k gold floating center that shine over each booth. Furniture designed and crafted by Pininfarina (the legendary Italian designer of Ferraris) graces the area adjacent to the bar-creating sophisticated but cozy nooks to enjoy a craft bourbon cocktail. Presiding over this area is the Big Ben humidor featuring a door in Mesh glass with metal gears in mixed gold and shiny chrome finish. Members are continually amazed by the vapor fireplace that anchors the space. The bathrooms boast a groundbreaking lighted vanity, designed and built in Italy, complemented by a luxury black metal faucet, making it the first of its kind.
This exquisite Italian design is enhanced by nods to historic Cleveland. The wide door jams throughout the space feature brass work originally installed in the Terminal Tower and what is now The Cleveland Hotel. The library ladder serving the member’s bourbon lockers features stair treads rescued from the old Twinsburg Chrylser manufacturing plant as well as more brass work from the Terminal Tower. These historic gems were sourced and installed by Cleveland Art, based in Auburn. Under the guidance and direction of its talented owner, Jason Wein.
The blend of sophisticated Italian design with timeless and historic Cleveland brass pieces creates a stunning space that exudes elegance while remaining comfortable and inviting.
Cheers to the Grape Escape - EXPLORING
THE ENCHANTING
WORLD
OF WINE
Theearliest known bottle of wine is the Speyer wine bottle which is believed to date back to around 325350 AD. However, in 2019 the Speyer bottle was surpassed by an urn found in a Roman tomb in Carmona, Spain containing wine from the 1st century AD. Other evidence of wine has been found in Syria dating to around 6000 BC.
Rome brought wine to the world. As the Roman empire grew and troops took over land in Europe, they began planting vineyards in what is now France and Germany. A Spanish missionary by the name of Junipero Serro, came to the New World to spread the gospel but is remembered today for opening a mission in San Diego bringing the grapes that would create the areas first wine. Following Junipero’s lead, Spanish missions spread across California. These
missions brought with them the Franciscan monks and the art of wine making. The first Sonoma California winery opened in 1805.
“Wine is bottled poetry”
- Robert Louis Stevenson
California wines – and Napa in particular, were virtually unknown to all but those who lived there. Although Charles Krug is credited with establishing Napa’s first commercial winery in 1861. California’s wine obscurity changed in 1976 with the Judgment of Paris. In 1976, Steven Spurrier and Patricia Gallagher decided to hold a blind tasting in Paris. When California wines defeated the popular and well-known French
wines, the world was shocked, the wine industry re-awakened and Napa Valley exploded.
Napa Valley is considered one of the world’s premier wine growing regions because of its unique climate, geography and soil. Wine tastes like the collective elements of where it came from – soil, climate, irrigation, farming and wine-making techniques. Terroir is the effect of those combined elements that work together to create a distinct and individual beauty in a wine.
The wines of Sapphire Creek and Orchid House are all Napa Valley wines. Our wine-maker sources grapes from extremely well-known vineyards and works to combine them into superior quality wine.
Tap RootWINE CLUB
Joining a wine club is like embarking on a delightful, grape-infused journey where each bottle is anticipation waiting to be uncorked and savored. A wine club offers both convenience and value.
Tap Root’s wine club is $25 per month and member’s receive one bottle selection per month from either Sapphire Creek or Orchid House.
Wine club membership includes:
• One bottle selection per month excluding Malbec or Reserve wines. (Members will be eligible for Malbec or Reserve wines with 2 redemptions available)
• A complimentary bottle selection will be available for Birthdays and Anniversaries.
• Enjoy surprise and delight dining rewards, discounts and more!
• Priority reservation availability during open dining hours at both of our wineries.
• Pick up your selection at either Sapphire Creek Winery and Gardens in Chagrin Falls or Orchid House Winery in Aurora.
Bottles not picked up can be cellared and picked up at any future time. Join our club sapphirecreekwinery.com orchidhousewinery.com
REALLY MATTER? Does Size And Shape
Wecan’t speak for all things, but in the world of wine –size and shape matter. A glass of wine sipped from a red Solo cup will taste completely different if sipped from the proper glass. We have nothing against a good Solo cup but if you want to taste all of the nuanced flavors from a lovely glass of wine you will want a proper glass.
The shape of a wine glass can enhance the wine’s aroma which affects how it tastes. Enjoying a glass of wine is a lot about the aromas. It’s the same joy as smelling sizzling bacon or enjoying the wafting aroma of a cup of Chai tea. With wine, the aromas are released as the alcohol volatizes from the surface of the wine. Having an increased surface area is a benefit to optimizing
releasing those aromas. Typically, white wine glasses have a smaller bowl to maintain their temperature while red wine glasses have a larger bowl to showcase their aromas. Although there are differing opinions on the lip of a glass, the general consensus is that the thinner the lip of the glass is the less “in the way” the glass is to the drinking experience. This is true whether it is whiskey, water or wine.
If you don’t think the glass matters, try a glass tasting experience. Serve one glass of wine in a water glass and another in a less expensive, universal glass and serve another in a high quality, crystal glass that is appropriate for the varietal. The scent changes radically and the drinking experience is completely different.
WINE-PAIRED DINNERS Chef-Curated and
The wine room in the cellar of Sapphire Creek Winery boasts a long, custom designed and built table upon which memorable wine tasting dinners are served. The table itself is stunning. This table features a half Maple log from which glass cantilever off of each side. The cuisine is equally stunning: chef-curated courses each paired with a Sapphire Creek wine.
This exclusive tasting dinner is presented in the style made famous by The French Laundry in Yountville, California. Guests sit down to a place setting featuring a custom menu with bespoke culinary delights and wine pairings set out. This is the guests first look at what they will be enjoying [although allergies or absolute “no thank you” items are set forth in advance. Each course is thoroughly presented and explained, as is the accompanying wine.
These dinners are custom curated and feature between three and eight courses. Our table seats up to ten. This is a MUST experience.
Creating an experience
The Smoked Old Fashioned
Ingredients
2oz Buffalo Trace
1/2 oz Grand Marnier
1/2 oz Luxardo Cherry Juice
2 dashes Walnut Bitters
Orange Peel Garnish
Finish with smoker
Directions
Pour all ingredients directly into rocks glass with large ice cube, cherry juice, and orange peel garnish
Place smoker on top of rocks glass
Let smoke fill for 15-20 seconds
Lift smoker lid and allow smoke to fall out
The Coronation ofPAPPY VAN WINKLE
Althougha household name today, Pappy Van Winkle was the outcast when it first hit liquor stores in 1994. The 20-year-old Family Reserve listed at $80 a bottle. Many people thought the lofty price tag [$1,298 in today’s dollars] was a desperate ploy by owner Julian Van Winkle to save a sinking business. The grandson of Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle took over the old Rip Van Winkle distillery in 1981 when his father died. Thirty-something with
four young children, he struggled to keep the business afloat in a dying bourbon business. When he started releasing 12, 15 and then 20-year-old bourbon, it was assumed it was a ploy to move his potentially over-aged stock. Then the critics tasted it. The bourbon scored 99 out of 100 at the Beverage Tasting Institute 1998 World Spirits Championship. Eventually food critics and celebrities found the brand and slowly propelled it to the fame and prestige it enjoys today.
THE GLENCAIRN GLASS
TheGlencairn glass is your bartender’s favorite whiskey glass. The Glencairn glass was originally designed and produced by Glencairn Crystal in East Kilbride, Scotland. It’s no overstatement to call the Glencairn glass the industry standard for whiskey tasting. The reason: its form. It is a six-ounce glass designed to hold ¾ an ounce pour with plenty of space in the glass bowl for the whiskey to meet the air. It also features a high, chimney-like design to allow the vapors to rise up to the nose. Its bulbous bowl enables whiskey to be swirled while its tapered top allows alcohol vapors to exit the glass-enhancing the aromas.
The Angels ShareAND THE
DEVILS CUT
The“angels share” and the “devils cut” are terms used in the whisky-making process to describe the evaporation of alcohol during fermentation and the liquid absorbed by the barrel, respectively. This dichotomy represents the loss and gain that occurs during aging- a metaphor for life’s balance between sacrifice and reward. The angel’s share rises into the heavens, carrying with it the essence of oak and spirit – a sacrifice to time. Meanwhile, the devil’s cut seeps into the wood, absorbing its richness and depth – a secret treasure hidden within. In this dance of light and shadow, the angels and devils each play their part – shaping each drop of whisky. The angel’s share reminds us what is given up while the devil’s cut reveals what is gained. In every sip we taste the complexity of life and the symphony of sacrifice and reward. In the end, the angel’s share and devil’s cut remind us that nothing is truly gained or lost; instead they are transformed, like whiskey, maturing in the barrel, into something greater than the sum of its parts.
It is our honor to bring The Root of Hospitality to our guests. Like aging whiskey, TapRoot Hospitality is greater than the sum of its parts. We would like this column to feature highlights from our guests, questions and reflections. Please email me at Kathleen.dangelo@taproothospitality. com if you would like to see any particular subject discussed in our next issue: Spring/Summer 2025 due to be published early April 2025.
In this inaugural column, I would like to highlight the magnificent staff at Sapphire Creek Winery, Orchid House Winery and No-BS. Our staff takes tremendous pride in providing exceptional hospitality – elevating our guest experience (whether dining, weddings or private events) to the next level.
Cheers!
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