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The Weekender Extended Magazine is Published Monthly by BarnettPRO Publishing 15 East Main St., Shiloh, OH P.O. Box 96, Shiloh, OH 44878 PHONE; 419-687-0002 Email: info@barnettpro.com Publisher - Michael D. Arnold mike@barnettpro.com Sr. Editor-in-chief- Kathy Barnett kathy@barnettpro.com Places to Go Editor: Sheeree Oney Things to Do Editor: Kandy Derden People to See Editor: Lisa Garcia Assistant Editor: Rebecca Embry Assistant Editor: Samantha Bradley Photo Journalist: Kelley Ramsey editor@weekenderextended.com Technical Director - Norman Reed Managing Editor : Social Media Norm@weekenderextended.com Visit our Website for event coverage between regular issues at www.WeekenderExtended.com Subscriptions are FREE! Submit name and email address HERE and also be entered in our drawing for a FREE weekend getaway!

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There are nine different donut shops along Butler County’s Donut Trail in Ohio that serve thousands of their treats to their customers. See more information on page 48

Up Close: From the Editor

I feel like a bird that has been let out of its cage! As various locations throughout the United States reopen from the Covid-19 shutdown, my suitcase beckons. But where should I go first? I thought I had seen it all, done it all and experienced everything I needed to experience before the pandemic.

However, after being shut in for more than two months, I eagerly scanned my emails, press releases and google searches in need of some kind of a getaway. It was then I realized it wasn’t necessarily a visit to a brand new or unknown destination I’ve never visited before. It wasn’t that I lacked the challenge of a first-of-its-kind adventure. It wasn’t even the anticipation of a unique first-time ever experience. No. It was the change of scenery I longed for, the spur-ofthe moment shopping excursion or simple bike ride to the park. The very knowledge that we “weren’t suppose to” was enough to make me “want to.”

So even if it’s a bit early to venture too far away from the securities of home and you aren’t real sure what is safe for you or what isn’t, I challenge you to take the time to make a list of what is most important to you on an extended weekend getaway. Is it simply relaxation? Participation in a favorite game or sport? A search for the next item to your life-long collection?

Regardless of what is important to you, we all have at least one thing in common. At some point during the day, we must eat. So this issue is dedicated to food fun. Some want an adventure while others want to try a new dish. Whatever is important to you, we at the Weekender Extended trust you will find at least one new idea to try. Good Luck! And Happy Independence Day!

Kathy Barnett Senior Editor

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Column Feature-People to See

By Lisa Garcia People to See Editor

Matthew Kenney The legendary plant based chef is available to reveal to you how and why plantbased dining has gone mainstream across continents and cultures, the latest in its health benefits, the epic future of his restaurant empire, and a behind the scenes glimpse of how he is opening 10 new restaurants in the next 10 months (he doesn’t sleep). With over 40 restaurants around the globe including famed LA and NYC hotspots and food critic praise from The New York Times, Los Angeles Times (He is credited with converting Jonathan Gold to praise raw vegan cuisine), Esquire, Harpers Bazaar and many more. With decades of experience, Matthew is regarded as the world’s first and leading chef at the forefront of plant-based cuisine, proving time and time again that plantbased dining is not just a trend, but an international movement here to stay.

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“CBS Early Show” HERE

Matthew’s plantbased career began as a raw food chef. His application of contemporary methods and techniques, along with a firm commitment to innovative recipes and culinary aesthetic has enabled him to continuously evolve his craft and bring plant-based cuisine to the mainstream.

In 2009, he founded the A graduate of the French world’s first classically strucCulinary Institute and named tured raw food culinary acadeone of “America’s Best New my that has graduated students Chefs” by Food & Wine Magfrom over 30 countries. Now azine, Matthew has authored students can enroll online to 12 cookbooks, a best-selling join the Food Future Institute, memoir, and launched the Food a year-long course dedicated Future Institute, the worlds to building and refining techleading plant-based cooking niques in plant-based cuisine. course with students studying Kenney has over 40 restaurants throughout the world to craft operating throughout 15 interthe future of food. He has been national cities and spanning twice nominated as a Rising 5 continents. His popular and Star Chef in America by the highly rated Michelin guide James Beard Foundation and restaurants include Double has appeared on numerous Zero in Southern California, food and talk shows, and regu- and NYC (with four more to larly lectures on the subject of open in the coming year), and food and health, including two his flagship LA restaurant, highly-watched TEDx talks.

Plant Food + Wine.

Column Feature-Places to Go:

By Sheeree Oney Places to Go Editor

For the Bargain Hunters

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Column Feature-Things to Do:

By Kandy Derden Things to Do Editor

Cooking With a Purpose

Every holiday has its traditions.

Valentine’s Day has chocolate. St. Patrick’s Day provides your choice of Irish stew or Reubens. Easter uses eggs in numerous ways. Memorial Day is full of cookouts while Independence Day just isn’t the same without picnics and fireworks.

Halloween is the season for all things pumpkin quickly followed by Thanksgiving which is all about the turkey.

In addition to programs, parties and presents, Christmas provides the opportunity for the most varieties of special food. New Year’s Day is known for snack foods during mega parades celebrating a whole new round of holiday celebrations – and the foods associated with each.

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failing health, bad weather, wartime . . . and the year 2020.

A prime example of this is the many regions which have cancelled their annual fairs. There goes the carnival rides, the grandstand shows, all manner of agricultural competitions and our favorite fun fair foods. What is a trip to the fair without corndogs, cotton candy, kettle corn, funnel cakes and snow cones? Answer: an expensive hike in the heat.

Here’s a recipe for a foodie fun treat to help you stay cool.

Snow Cones

In a small saucepan, mix together 2 c. sugar and 1 c. water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 3-5 minutes. Add 1 package Kool-Aid, any flavor. Cool completely. Pour over crushed ice.

If you are in an area where there is no fair, or it has been cancelled,

try creating your own. Organize a neighborhood picnic in your front yards so you can visit from a distance. Show a movie outside. Have a children’s tricycle race or a pet parade.

Any of these events are an excellent place to debut your creativity. The summer opportunities are endless.

Combine them all and it will create a neighborhood mini festival atmosphere. Get out there and make memories. Speaking of which, here’s a chance to revisit your childhood lemonade stand. It’s a good thing you know how to make something both tasty and refreshing.

If you do actually get to attend a fair, enjoy a frozen lemonade for me and don’t forget to be very selective about taking home all the free souvenirs: sunburn vertigo and covid19. Those are traditions we can do without.

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Things to Do:

Feel Good;

We have all heard the saying “you are what you eat” This is not just directed to adding a few pounds to that already perfect body of yours…This is very much the case with how it can affect your daily mood.

Making healthier choices in your diet will not only help control your waistline, but it can also help lift your mood, and provide a long-lasting boost in energy and focus. Since your brain is always working, it requires the right brain-boosting foods with specific vitamins and high-quality nutrients to use as fuel throughout the day. The fuel we choose to eat can greatly affect our mood, energy, and our brain’s overall performance. Our brains produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps calm and soothe us, giving us a more relaxed, cheerful mood.

What are some great foods to add to your daily routine to feel happier and more energized?

I have made it simple by naming some top superfoods and essentials to add to your life without having to make complicated recipes!

1. Raw Cacao powder, Mood boosting, produces endorphins, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium 2. Spirulina powder, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, protein, copper, Iron and Magnesium 3. Maca Powder, Vitamin B6, C, Protein, Copper, Iron, Magnesium and Increases Libido and energy 4. Vegan Vanilla flavored protein powder 5. Hemp milk, Vitamin A, B12, D and all essential amino acids 6) Sunbutter (spread made from sunflower seeds) Vitamin E, Magnesium, Iron, fiber and protein.

All these foods are very high in magnesium and the reason why this is so beneficial to your mood is that your body needs magnesium to produce energy, conduct nerve impulses, and help to contract the muscles in your body. This includes muscles like your heart, which needs magnesium as well as calcium to beat normally. Magnesium also helps the walls of your blood vessels relax, so it’s important to help control your blood pressure.

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CBD and MOOD

Having a few drops of CBD a day can be extremely beneficial to your mood!

Experts believe that CBD’s potential benefits for depression are related to its positive effect on serotonin receptors in the brain.

Low serotonin levels are likely connected to depression. CBD doesn’t necessarily boost serotonin levels, but it may affect how your brain’s chemical receptors respond to the serotonin that’s already in your system.

I believe that combining nutrition that is rich in Vitamins, minerals like Magnesium and a few drops of CBD can really benefit your overall mood!

Being Dutch with a strong opinion and personality is not always easy for those around me. I can be very un-patient and forget about managing my mood swings that one time of the month! When I discovered CBD a few years ago it changed my life forever. My patience has been much better and my mood swings are more under control. My boyfriend reminds me when I haven’t taken it, Babe, Have you taken your CBD yet today?

Take a few drops of CBD on a daily basis to maintain balance in your mood, consume your essential superfoods to gain that energy and most importantly take the time to make yourself that nutritious breakfast in the morning, that breakfast will set your tone for the day!

Sharing some of my favorite, easy and delicious recipes that I rotate throughout the week.

Eat Healthy

Spirulina Dream, Smoothie

By Gloria Pope,

IIN Certified Health Coach, Nutritionist and Trainer Founder of Mbrace.life

Raw Cacao Smoothie bowl Makes 1 serving Ingredients: 1/2 Cup of Hemp milk 1/2 frozen banana 1/2 small avocado 1 scoop of vanilla flavored vegan protein Ice

Makes one serving Ingredients: 1 cup of Hemp milk 1 scoop of vegan vanilla protein (20mg) 1 tsp spirulina powder 1 tsp Maca powder 1 tsp Sunflower butter 1/2 frozen banana Handful of Spinach or Kale (optional for extra greens) Ice Method: Add all the top ingredients to a blender with a handful of ice and blend until smooth!

Toppings: 1 tbsp Sunbutter Walnuts Oats Slices of banana Method: Add all the top ingredients to a blender with a hand full of ice and blend until it turns into a creamy mousse.

Spoon the mixture in a bowl and top with walnuts, oats and a scoop of Sunbutter. Enjoy!

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Places to Go -

Birmingham Fests

All throughout the Birmingham metro area in 2020, you’ll find food events celebrating everything from tacos and chicken wings to catfish and barbecue, as well as festivals honoring the cultures and cuisines of Greece, Lebanon, Mexico and the Caribbean, among many others.

To help you make your plans, we’ve compiled our annual list of Birmingham Food Festivals to Put on Your Calendar, with dates, locations and websites to go to for tickets and more information.

Night in New Orleans

July 30-31, Aug.1/ BESSEMER - A top New Orleans chef serves some of his restaurant’s favorite dishes at this three-night event at Bessemer’s 112-year-old Bright Star restaurant located at 304 19th St. North. Sample amazing food, exquisite wines, listen to live music. And most of all, enjoy a touch of New Orleans. For more information, visit thebrightstar.com

Birmingham Restaurant Week

Aug. 14-23/BIRMINGHAM - A ten-day event features lunch and dinner specials at some of Birmingham’s top restaurants. Where: Restaurants throughout the Birmingham metro area. www. bhamrestaurantweek.com -14- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July, 2020

Kickin’ Chicken Wing Fest

Aug. 22/BIRMNGHAM - Enjoy chicken wings from more than a dozen competing professional and backyard teams while also raising money and awareness for literacy programs in Central Alabama. Held at the Ghost Train Brewing Company, 2616 Third Ave. South.

Website: litchicken.org

Saint George Middle Eastern Food Festival

Sept. 10-12/BIRMINGHAM - This annual festival, which celebrates its 39th year in 2020, features such Middle Eastern dishes as kibbe, grape leaves, meat pies and falafel. Where: Saint George Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 425 16th Ave. South, Birmingham Website: saintgeorgeonline.org/food-festival

Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival

Sept. 12 /BESSEMER - An afternoon of blues music and Bob Sykes barbecue at DeBardeleben Park. Noon - 8 p.m. For more information, visit online at www.bobsykesblues.com

Dining Out for Life

Set. 24/BIRMINGHAM -- Participating restaurants throughout Birmingham donate a minimum of 25 percent of their sales to benefit AIDS Alabama at this one-night-a-year dining event. www. aidsalabama.org

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Things to Do:

Accept the Food Challenge

ANCHORAGE - Tiki Pete’s “Taste of Alaska” Food Challenge was not created for the faint of heart.

Where:Tiki Pete’s Alaskan Grill Address:333 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, Phone:(907) 302-0463 Difficulty: Type:Hotdog Price:$60 Weight:5lbs/2.28kg Time Limit:30 Minutes Challenge Details

– For this challenge, one has to eat the different contents that include a hot dog, burger, and sandwich.

– This includes an Alaskan Reindeer Philly Sandwich, sixteen 1 oz Alaska Crab Cakes, Alaskan Crabby Patty Burger, Double Heart Attack Trophy Burger, and Alaskan Volcano Dog. – Contestants must finish everything in 30 minutes and can

consume drinks until the first bite of the hot dog.

Prizes – Free Meal – Free T-Shirt – Wall of Fame Tiki Pete’s Alaskan Dogs was born in August, 2013, and is open May through October, depending on weather.

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Things to Do

Did you know that you have a diverse food culture in the Valley? Join us on Sept 13, 2020, for a taste of our international food community!

We are fortunate to live in the Phoenix Valley. With so many cultures and countries represented here, we have the opportunity to experience the world’s cuisine, right in our own back yard.

International Tastes

Join us Sunday, September 13, 2020, as we showcase extraordinary cuisine from around the globe sharing their favorite dishes. We’ll also showcase the musical styling of artists from around the world.

You’ll have the opportunity to vote for your favorite vendors, listen to music, spend time with family and friends, and get to know a little more about the cultural food diversity here in Phoenix.

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er each vendor will have a $5 menu item so you can sample their food, along with the rest of their menu items.

Showcased Food Vendors

rage Downtown Chandler Parking Garage North side of Boston Street, across from SoHo 63 at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce FAQs I’m not able to attend the new date. How do I request a refund?

Please email info@ladyjewel.net with your ticket confirmation #, whether you would prefer to receive your refund via Zelle or PayPal, your First and Last name, Phone number, and Email Address. Please note that refunds will be coming from America’s Event Solutions, the owners of the festival and take 2 to 4 weeks to process.

Are children allowed? We love children but this event is for our 21 and older neighbors.

Is food included with General Admission tickets? No. Howev-

Cuisine by Celine, French Hoyo Kitchen, Somalian Charlie’s Smoke Wagon, American Texas BBQ Mamalita Soda Bar, Asian: Filipino Chinoz Grill, Asian

Fusion Grille Johnson’s Colossal Creations, American Desserts

Live Entertainment VIP Room Ashton Vaugh Charles Terrace Arizona Music Force Solu the Artist and her dancers Special Appearance by Miles King Gramercy Color Me Art And Whitney Jones, as she performs with her Acoustic Soul Duo feat. guitarist, Marcus Williams.

For more on Arizona > CLICK HERE

Things to Do:

Try Unique Foods

There are many regional specialty foods around Arkansas. The following were actually created first in the state.

Cheese dip is a creation of the Donnelly Family dating back to 1935 (that’s a decade before nachos were invented!). The white version of the dish was created at the Blue Mesa Grill in Little Rock in the 1980s.

Fried pickles were created at the Duchess Drive In in Atkins, Arkansas by Bernell Austin.

The Tomolive was also created in Atkins, a small olive-sized and colored baby tomato pickled in brine that imparts a flavor similar to green tomato relish.

It was created by Atkins Pickle Company researcher Robert Switzer and is used mainly as a cocktail garnish.

Cavender’s Greek Seasoning, popular around the world, was created and is manufactured in Harrison, Arkansas by the second and third generations of Spike Cavender’s family.

Grapette and Orangette sodas were created by William Tyndle Fooks in Camden, Arkansas. The recipes were purchased by the Walmart corporation and the two beverages are sold today under their own names as the house brand of grape and orange soda.

Fried chicken and spaghetti served together is a regional specialty of the Arkansas Ozarks, combining the pastas and sauces brought to the area by immigrants from Rome and paired with the soul food style fried chicken of the Arkansas Delta.

Arkansas delights in a number of different pies, but it is the possum pie - a layered pie of sweetened cream cheese, chocolate custard and whipped cream - that is almost exclusively found in Arkansas and which can be discovered all over the state.

The Searcy County Chocolate Roll is a confection of cocoa, confectioner’s sugar and butter rolled like a

cinnamon roll but with a pie-crust like pastry, baked and served hot or cold. The process of baking flattens the roll.

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Go, Do, See: Set Along the California Coast, Ventana Big Sur Offers Guests A Personalized, Carefree Road Trip Destination Designed for Rejuvenation and Romance in Nature with Magnificent Wide-Open Spaces

Iconic Ventana Big

entire guest experience.

Ventana’s new inclusive approach is all-encompassing and highly customized.

A dedicated Leisure Concierge will connect with each guest in advance of their stay to create a personalized itinerary, which includes the following for two guests as part of the nightly rate: • All meals, whether in-room, poolside on a reserved chaise lounge for lunch, or at The Sur House—the resort’s BIG SUR - PRNewswire-PRaward-winning restaurant Web/ -- Ventana Big Sur, an Alila which now features a spaResort overlooking California’s cious new seating plan rescenic Big Sur coastline, today served exclusively for resort announced it will open July 15 guests during breakfast and with a new inclusive offer that dinner. (Note: Alcoholic blends luxury, simplicity, and beverages and additional convenience to help guests ease upgraded experiences are back into exploration. Perched on available for separate pur160 forested acres along the state’s chase.) most iconic stretch of Highway 1, • The Ventana Big Sur the adults-only, 59-room resort is picnic program, including a menu perfectly positioned for travelers of options for casual al fresco who seek an escape close to home. meals.

Those who venture to Ventana • Ventana’s Signature Expewill find secluded cottage-style riences, such as yoga and medsuites tucked amid sprawling itation surrounded by majestic meadows and towering redwoods, hundreds-year-old trees in the each with a private outdoor balRedwood Circle of Life, Tai Chi, cony or spacious patio; al fresco and daily hikes. dining with ocean views; out• The Excursion Outpost— door pools with a personal chaise the resort’s new equipment library lounge reserved for every guest; featuring complimentary items amenities and activities that are for use on picnics, outdoor advenboth private and spiritual includtures, and hikes through the trails, ing hiking, yoga, meditation and fields, and forests.

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vation-only indoor and outdoor wellness studios.

• Deliciously healthful snacks and complimentary reusable water bottles.

• Customized minibar offerings.

• New outdoor lounging nooks across the grounds, perfect for couples.

“Ventana Big Sur has long been an iconic haven for guests to connect with nature—a respite that is close to home, yet seemingly a world away thanks to the towering redwoods and panoramic views of the dramatic

g Sur Resort - 160 Prisine Acres

coastline,” said Ventana Big Sur General Manager Anthony Duggan. “We are excited to continue this legacy, and we are reopening with a renewed sense of purpose.

Guests will enjoy plenty of room to explore, discover new areas we’ve designed to enhance personal connection while still feeling away from it all, and marvel at experiences that offer restoration and rejuvenation without walls or limitations.”

Mindful of the health and safety of guests and team members, Ventana has refined the entire guest journey with subtle yet sub-

stantive “touches” that pro- 10,000-bottle cellar. vide anticipatory service Ventana’s inclusive rates begin without unnecessary conat $1,350 per night. For more infortact, from check-in to room mation or to make a reservation, service. Already blessed visit http://www.ventanabigsur. with a wealth of wide-open com or call 800-628-6500. spaces, Ventana’s outdoor areas have been optimized Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Refor privacy and seclusion, sort, is ensconced in the heart of fitness offerings are now the Central Coast’s rugged landavailable in private cabanas scape on Highway 1 in Big Sur by appointment, and new perched at the edge of the concleaning and service proto- tinent overlooking the dramatic cols have been introduced Pacific coastline. Set among 160 in accordance with state acres of rolling meadows, woodand local authorities. Addi- ed hillsides, towering redwood tionally, all team members forests and ocean views, the have completed rigorous adults-only resort provides an inhealth and safety training, clusive offer that allows guests to and along with all other explore Ventana Big Sur like never Hyatt properties, the resort before—with one simple rate, and is working toward certifiinfinite possibilities. Highlights cation by the Global Bioinclude 59 guest rooms, suites, risk Advisory Council. For and villas, two outdoor pools, an information on Ventana’s outdoor Japanese hot bath and safety measures, visit infinity hot tub, indoor and outhttp://www.ventanabigsur. door wellness studios, and The com/health-faqs.

Sur House restaurant and terrace, For couples seeking to elewhich features awe-inspiring vate the new inclusive offer even vistas paired with extraordinary further, a dedicated Leisure Concuisine. Signature guest activities cierge can arrange private activiinclude mind-body-soul experities for two such as falconry in the ences in nature, such as yoga, Tai forest, private dining at the Glass Chi, meditation and hiking. FolHouse overlooking the shimmerlow Ventana Big Sur on Facebook ing Pacific, or a foraging hike and at facebook.com/ventanabigsur garden visit followed by a meal and Instagram @VentanaBigSur. featuring guests’ fresh-picked ingredients. Enhanced For More Information culinary offerings and alcoholic beverages, available for on California, purchase separately, include award-winning cocktails and wines from the resort’s

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People to See

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Food Host Stephen Fries

Come and see why New Haven gets noticed for their culinary scene!

On July 18, from 10:30 to 2:30 p.m., the New Haven Downtown Culinary Tour will take place. It will be hosted by Stephen Fries, Food Columnist and Professor of Hospitality Management and stops will include eight or nine different restaurants and eateries throughout New Haven. It’s an event that allows you to get a unique perspective on the food culture of New Haven.

Tours depart the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street, New Haven. Tickets are $688 per person.

Wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes. The tour length is approximately four hours with at least one and one-half miles of walking - rain or shine) So make sure you bring a hearty appetite along and wear comfortable walking shoes.

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Please let us know about food allergies in advance. We will do our best to accommodate food allergies. There could be a stop where this might not be possible.

Parking for this event is suggested at Crown Street or TempleStreet Garage, New Haven. Reservations are required.

So for more information call Stephen Fries at 203- 415-3519 | StephenFries. com If you can’t work out to visit on July 18, other dates are available September December.

To give you an idea of what to expect, view the video above..

For More on Connecticut,

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Things To Do

Try the Ciro Food

Located on the Wilmington Riverfront, Ciro Food & Drink is a purveyor of Mediterranean New American cuisine from Chef Michael DiBianca.

The best way to experience ciro is with the Chef’s Tasting Menu. Ingredients are sourced from small farms from around the country to create the best of the best tasting menu. All the ingredients are hand selected on a weekly basis. Therefore, you will never know for sure what to expect and the menu is always geared towards adventurous dining participants.

This great cuisine is always paired with amazing wines from veritas. The 15-year veteran of the Wilmington dining scene and semifinalist for multiple James Beard Awards has teamed up with Venu Gaddamidi of Veritas Wines to take guests down an exciting, unique

culinary experience.

Chef Michael DiBianca is a Culinary Institute of America graduate and New Jersey native who has been a local star in the Wilmington food/dining scene for more than a decade.

This local treasure comes to the area from the former Restaurant 821 in Wilmington, where he was owner Tobias Lawry’s sous chef and then chef de cuisine. He went on the launch the renowned Moro restaurant and Satsuma Asian Kitchen & Bar in the Trolley Square area.

Call (302) 543-6071 from 5am – 11pm daily, or book online with OpenTable.

Reservations are required for parties of six or more.

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Resorts Reopen and Spas Are ing Th is Mon th!

Nikki Beach Marbella & Nikki Beach Mallorca Nikki Beach Saint Barh Nikki Beach Costa Smeralda and our Pop-Up at Waterfront Porto Cervo

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Places to Go:

For Free Food

There are six restaurants located in the state of Georgia that offer to serve FREE meals - IF you follow their rules and can eat it all. Are you brave enough to try any of these?

1. ATHENS - The Brett’s Beast Burger Challenge at 3190 Atlanta Hwy #11. Price is $40. You’ve got one hour to devour a huge 6-pound patty with several toppings served between a giant bun. If you win, not only is your meal free, but you’re officially a member of Brett’s Casual American’s Wall of Fame.

2. COLUMBUS - The Cannon Brew Pub’s Turning Blue Burger Challenge, 1041 Broadway Rd, Price: $30. You have 30 minutes to devour three burger patties, three slices of cheese, eight strips of bacon – all served with -24- |cheese WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM July, 2020 chili fries. If you win, you~ go

home as a newly inducted member of The Cannon Brew Pub’s Wall of Fame, with a free t-shirt and of course, a free meal.

3. Bearfoot Tavern’s Bear Mace Wing Challenge, 401 Cherry St, MaconPrice: $10Here’s the challenge: Gobble up 12 wings in 15 minutes.

If you think that sounds pretty easy, you should know that eating these wings has been described like feeling like you’re actually being maced. If you survive, you get to go home with a free meal, hat and beer and you’re automatically inducted into Bearfoot Tavern’s Wall of Fame.

4. B&D’s Bring it on Burger Challenge, 13 E Broughton St, SavannahPrice: $35You have 35 minutes to eat up three 1-pound patties with veggies and a pound of fries if you want to

go home with your picture on B&D Burgers Bar & Grill’s Wall of Fame, a free t-shirt and of course, your meal paid for.

6. Big Pie in the Sky’s 30-inch Carnivore Pizza Challenge, 2090 Baker Rd A-103, KennesawPrice: $50Don’t worry, you don’t have to devour this 30-inch gigantic pizza all by yourself.

You can bring a friend to help. The pizza weighs 11 pounds and is loaded with meat toppings. If you and your friend win, not only is your meal free and your picture on Big Pie in the Sky’s Wall of Fame, you win a whopping $250 cash prize to share.

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Pair Wine and Food

GARDEN CITY - Come take part in a culinary experience that is simple and delicious. On July 22 from 7-9 p.m., come visit the Telaya Wine Company for this special season and tasting event. You will have the opportunity to enjoy Telaya’s beautiful tasting room after hours with Chef Christina Murray of Season & Taste Cooking School. Winemaker Earl Sullivan will share his knowledge of food and wine pairing while Chef Christina demonstrates how to create each delicious pairing.

substitutions. Tickets are $35 per person.

All seating will be appropriately physically distanced. No more than six people per party. Other food events on the calendar include:

This informal intimate experience will include 4- two ounce pours of wine paired with five small bites. This experience will excite your taste buds.

• July 14 /7-9 p.m. Artisanal Cheese with the Basque Market for cheese and wine pairing

The Season & Taste Culinary Class is a recreational cooking school located in downtown Boise, Idaho.

The cooking classes are geared toward all ages, and are completely hands-on learning. Find out more about Chef Christina and Season & Taste here at https://www.seasonandtaste.com/ *Please note that the wine and food pairings are prearranged and we are unable to accommodate

• July 10/4-7 p.m. Lime and a Cocoanut - Thai Food • July 11, 16, 18/ Off the Grid Pizza served on the patio.

• July 15, 22/ 3-7 p.m. - Twisted Taco Shop • July 7,12,14,17, 21 /26 - Sushi Shack For more information, visit www.telayawine.com

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Midieval Time

Travel through the mists of time to a forgotten age and a tale of devotion, courage and love—at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. Imagine the pageantry and excitement that would have been yours as a guest of the queen ten centuries ago. That’s exactly what you will experience at North America’s most popular dinner attraction. See our electrifying show featuring heroic knights on spirited horses displaying the astounding athletic feats and thrilling swordplay that have become hallmarks of this unique entertainment experi-

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ence. Enjoy a “hands-on” feast as the dynamic performance unfolds before you. A sweeping musical score and brilliant lights provide a fabulous backdrop for this spellbinding experience that blurs the boundary between fairy tale and spectacle!

Inide the stone walls of this 11th century - style castle, medieval Spain will come to life before your very eyes. Witness a two-hour medieval jousting tournament, six competing knights with real weapons and beautiful horses and the live

es Dinner Tournament

flight of the royal falcon at thi dinner theatre.

Queen Maria Isabella welcomes you to dine with her and her royal court. Always a generous host, the Queen has commanded her royal chefs to cook her favorite four-course meal just for you. Medieval Times’ noble guests feast on garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, roasted chicken, sweet buttered corn, herb-basted potato, the dessert of the Castle, coffee and two rounds of select beverages.

The castle opens 75 minutes prior to show. Medieval Times is based upon authentic Medieval history and is the true story of a noble family with documentation dating back to the 11th Century.

Medieval Times began with two dinner/ entertainment complexes located in Majorca and Benidorm, Spain.

The first North American Castle in Kissimmee, Florida opened in December 1983.

Medieval Times’ Castles have since entertained more than 60 million guests.

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Eat Ice Cream

– I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream! Visit Indiana’s The 20 IN 20 list of ice cream shops will have you searching for the perfect scoop or shake.

“Indiana ranks second in ice cream production in the United States, second only to California,” said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch. “From local farms to small shops, the summer months are the perfect time to get sampling.”

Thrillist has rated The Chief as one of the top 31 ice cream shops in the nation.

Started in 1962, the owners of The Chief say they need to make between 65 and 100 gallons a day every day during the summer months when they are open.

Grab a counter stool and take a step back in time at Zaharakos in Columbus. The ever-popular lime-flavored ice cream soda, Green River, is a best seller.

But that is not what makes this place truly unique. It is a must to see this meticulously restored ice-cream parlor and soda fountain dating from 1900. Zaharakos is home to the Welt Orchestrion, a self-playing pipe organ that provides the rich sound of a full orchestra. Indianapolis Monthly magazine put Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor at number 1 on its list of “The Top 50 Things Every Hoosier Must Do.” Ivanhoe’s Drive-In has been featured in travel magazines, as well as USA Today. Ivanhoe’s is in Upland, near the campus of Taylor University. What puts Ivanhoe’s on the map is their “100 Club,” made up of 100 different shakes and 100 different sundaes! Once you have tried 100 of their unique flavors, you become a

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member of the exclusive Ivanhoe’s “100 Club.” Members receive a free t-shirt and have their names added to a plaque.

“VisitIndiana.com readers named all 3 of these ice cream shops as the Best of Indiana!,” said Misty Weisensteiner, director of Indiana Office of Tourism Development. “All of these spots are sure to both cool you down and satisfy your sweet tooth.”

Visit Indiana will reveal 20 lists of 20 must-see, must-do Indiana experiences, one at a time. When you visit a destination from any of the lists, post your photos on Instagram with #The20IN20 for a chance to win a giveaway. We will randomly draw 20 winners every other month. Winners will receive one of the following custom items: beanie cap, golf umbrella, beach towel or stadium blanket. Plan your 2020 adventure by completing at least 20 of our 400 mustsee Indiana experiences! Find out more about The 20 IN 20 here.

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And Other Sweets Sometimes you just need some sugar in your life! These 20 Sweets and Candy Shops from chocolates and candy canes to pies and gummy bears, will satisfy any sweet tooth! This list is just part of The 20 IN 20 must-do Indiana experiences! Find out more about The 20 IN 20 here.

Albanese Candy

MERRILLVILLE - Visit a Wonka-like wonderland that reduces any adult back to a small child in a candy shop where gummies are made. Peak through the window to watch the candy being made.

Schimpff’s Confectionery

JEFFERSONVILLE - Known for their signature red hots since 1891.

Not much has changed at this old-fashioned candy shop & museum over the past century, from the décor to the recipes to the production processes, and that’s what customers like.

Wick’s Pies

WINCHESTER - Indiana’s unofficial state pie should be the Wick’s Sugar Cream Pie. Mrs. Wick’s Restaurant can be found just north of the pie factory in Winchester.

They serve 36 varieties of pie each and they even offer to make a pie just for you with a notice!

DeBrand Fine Chocolates

FORT WAYNE - A visit to DeBrand feels like stepping into a high end department store. The chocolate is of the highest quality and the cases finely

display filled chocolates, a line of creamy truffles and their connoisseur collection.

Abbott’s Candies

HAGERSTOWN - Made since 1890, Abbott’s selection of caramels, chocolate, truffles, and sugar-free candies may cause you to catch the #AbbottHabit. Making candies in Hagerstown for 130 years, Abbott’s also has a location in Indianapolis. Their caramels are an experience in and of themselves.

Ghyslain Chocolatier

UNION CITY - Established in 1998, Ghyslain Chocolatier is known for artistically crafted gourmet chocolates, artisan breads, and fine French pastries. Master Chef Ghyslain Maurais works the kitchen on a weekly basis to make sure the eastern Indiana chocolate shop (just steps from the Indiana/

Ohio state line) delivers an outstanding product!

Olympia Candy Kitchen

GOSHEN - Known as “The Sweetest Little Place in Town” with all of their excellent hand dipped candies made from scratch. Their Turtles and Chocolate-Covered Cherries are so popular that they were served at the Inaugural Balls of multiple U.S. Presidents!

The Bakery House

WASHINGTON - This full service bakery has all of the sweets you need for every occasion. Their variety of tasty candies, jams, baked goods, and more always delight! A quiet and comfortable setting make The Bakery House a perfect destination for the family.

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Foodie Tours Cooking Classes, Cooking Vacations, Foodie Tours, Culinary Getaways Iowans consider their state the “breadbasket of the world,” and the cuisine reflects this. Get ready for pork chops and pork BBQ, cornon-the-cob, casseroles, and more just-plain-good Midwestern cooking than you can possibly eat in a lifetime. Most rural towns have a fastfood restaurant or two if you’re in a hurry, but the best places are the ones which take a little more time, possibly giving you a chance to chat with friendly locals over a pie or coffee. Early morning in a rural diner might find you in the company of a bunch of farmers! Towns with strong ethnic identities often have restaurants devoted to a particular country’s cuisine.

There are vineyards scattered throughout the state, each producing their own wines, and the products of local craft breweries can be found throughout the state.

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Moines. Established in the 19th century, the East Village district was a center for commerce and government. Then in 2000, this area was revitalized and is now home to eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing.

You will visit restaurants top chef restaurants that add to the legacy of this vibrant district.

Your friendly, knowledgeable local tour host is excited to share the local stories of the area along your personal taste journey of Des Moines.

Enjoy reservations at 4 top locally owned restaurants and shops during this minimum 2 hour walking

culinary adventure Savor food tastings included at each venue to sample a variety of foods from different styles and cuisines. Experience personal service and expert recommendations at each venue by our tour host. Learn about the stories of the district past and present.

This is a walking only tour due to current social distance restrictions. Tastings will be brought to the sidewalk by your host to eat while walking..

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Kansas Sunflower Seeds

Let’s face it: Wherever you go in Kansas, you are guaranteed to find a great meal. But which foods are the most “Kansas” of all the foods? Let’s face it: Wherever you go in Kansas, you are guaranteed to find a great meal. But which foods are the most “Kansas” of all the foods?

First of all, Kansas is known as the “Sunflower State.” So why wouldn’t sunflower seeds be at the top of the list for a great snack? Kansas designated the wild native sunflower as official state flower and floral emblem in 1903. Native Americans were using native sunflowers for food over 3,000 years ago. These wild sunflower seeds were only about 5 mm. long. Over hundreds of years and careful husbandry (selecting only the largest seeds for cultivation), the Plains tribes began the development of today’s large modern sunflower, rich with oil.

Sunflower heads consist of 1,000 to 2,000 individual flowers joined together by a receptacle base. The large petals around the edge of a head are actually individual ray flowers, which do not develop into seed.

There are more than 60 species of sunflowers. The native sunflower grows to 15 feet tall with flower heads up to 2 feet in diameter, and can produce over 1,000 seeds from one plant. The flower head turns and faces the sun throughout the day - tracking the sun’s movement. Sunflower seeds are rich in protein and yield a high-quality vegetable oil.

You can eat sunflower seeds raw or buy dry roasted seeds with or without the shell. They also come in flavored varieties. Sunflower seeds are popular in trail mix, multi-grain bread and nutrition bars, as well as for snacking straight from the bag.

They’re rich in healthy fats, bene-

ficial plant compounds and several vitamins and minerals.

These nutrients may play a role in reducing your risk of common health problems, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Sunflower seeds may help lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar as they contain vitamin E, magnesium, protein, linoleic fatty acids and several plant compounds. Kansas ranks fourth in the nation for sunflower production.

Next year, according to the USDA, sunflower growers in Kansas expect to increase their acreage by 78%, with oil varieties increasing 62% and food varieties moving up 150%.

Hundreds of growers are scattered throughout central and western Kansas

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The National Road The National Road Scenic Byway starting in Allegany County.If this is your family’s first-ever road trip, you might feel particularly drawn to the National Road known as beginning on, “The Mountain Side of Maryland.”

The county seat of Cumberland is home to Mile Marker Zero, meaning this is where America’s first federally funded highway got its start, thanks to a decry by Thomas Jefferson. In short, the National Road was indeed “America’s First Road Trip.” The National Road now stretches across most of the state of Maryland and then into five other states, but Allegany County, where it all began, has some of the very best stretch of this historic highway.

Drive westward through the scenic Cumberland Narrows, and then you’ll pass through Historic Downtown Frostburg, which is home to adorable local shops (you’ll love the book and record stores) and plenty of public art. In LaVale you’ll find the National Road’s only remaining Toll Gate House, where you can see how much it cost travelers to use the highway more than 200 years ago. Not to worry, this place hasn’t collected -34- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July, 2020

tolls in a long time! If you’re nature lovers, there’s plenty to do and see outside the car.

Check out the C&O Canal Towpath if you want to bike or hike, as well as the Potomac River if you and your family love to be out on the water.

After a day of exploring all that this part of Maryland has to offer, there’s nothing better than a nice, cold scoop of ice cream … or eight. Allegany County’s Ice Cream Trail is the perfect way to end your travels. The eight participants include a variety of locations, from roadside stands to diners to full-fledged, old-fashioned ice cream parlors. You’ll

have an array of cold and creamy offerings, ranging from super shakes to sundaes to frozen custard.

The one thing they all have in common? No chains.

Every stop is 100% locally owned and 100% delicious!

For a list and more information of the participating locations, visit www.mdmountainside.com/blog/allegany-county-ice-cream-trail

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Eat Gourmet Elk-viewing carriage ride, gourmet dinner and wine tasting event at Thunder Bay Resort is again named one of America’s best attractions The four-hour guided adventure begins behind massive Belgian draft horses in true “Over the River and Through the Woods” style within the Resort’s 160-acre Elk Preserve. Guests learn about elk and their cultural significance from their guide before moving on to the Elk Antler Log Cabin. Guests step back in time with cathedral ceilings, a massive fieldstone fireplace, twin antique wood cook stoves and period antiques and trophy mounts.

This 400-acre Resort is a family operation with a friendly staff, spacious suites, villas and chalets, a championship 18-hole golf course carved from mature forests, a full service “Big Rig Friendly” RV Park, Clubhouse Grill dining with weekend entertainment, and golf and river homesites with Lifetime Family Golf Privileges.

Thunder Bay Resort is located on Michigan’s Sunrise Side in Northeastern Lower Michigan, a four-hour drive north from Detroit or Grand Rapids. Jet service is also available into Alpena Regional Airport, 15 minutes east of the Resort.

Jack, the owner, and his son Spencer, a self-taught chef, prepare gourmet food on wood stoves in the dining room for guests. First, a homemade pear and apple dumpling is accompanied by cocktail shrimp, followed by chicken noodle soup, a sweet Napa salad and a hot buttery croissant. The entree is crown roast of pork, roasted redskin potatoes, and pan gravy. For dessert, pizzelles are topped with white chocolate mousse, a mixed berry sauce, white chocolate sprinkles and accompanied by a raspberry-chocolate truffle. Six wines from nearby Modern Craft Winery are served to finish the evening with storytelling and a carriage ride back to the Resort.

Trip Advisor reviews of the dinner-ride average 4.85, with an overall Resort score of 4.5. The Elk Viewing Dinner ride is also included as part of five Murder Mystery Weekends in spring and fall, or with destination weddings, holiday parties, reun-

ions and outings. Offered year around, each season’s riding event has its charms. Fall is the busiest time with bull-elk bugling and fighting during mating season, combined with fall colors, while the winter sleigh rides can be magical.

In addition to couples and families, the event draws group tours from 18 surrounding states/ provinces. Totally unique East of the Rockies, Elk-Viewing Dinner Ride events combine a number of appeals: educational, scenic, Ag-Tourism, elk and wildlife, superb food, wine tasting, alternative healthcare, massive horses, sleighs, carriages, rustic charm and adventure. It has been judged to be a “World Class Event” by numerous writers and guests.

Reservations for Elk-Viewing Diner Packages include: One and two-night Packages: Elk Viewing, Carriage/Sleigh Ride, Gourmet Dinner, and Wine Tasting, lodging, breakfast(s), with golf as an option.

It is also available as a 4-hour event without lodging.

Attractions nearby in Alpena on Lake Huron include the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s interpretive center, nearby wineries, lighthouses, microbrewery, an I-MAX style digital planetarium, fossil park, and galleries.

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The Classic Drive Ins

Here arer 5 CLASSIC MINNE- tiacs, Buicks and Fords with their SOTA DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS rocket-inspired chrome work, flashy curves and vintage colors.

Old-fashioned malts, a frosty Now that you know the mug of root beer, hot dogs ooz- history, make plans to stop ing with chili or ketchup, and at any of these drive-ins on a big twisty cone with a perfect your next summer road trip. curl on top can only mean one thing: It’s drive-in season. Visit 1. WAGNER’S DRIVE-IN, these family-run drive-ins for a BROOKLYN PARK tasty slice of vintage Americana. Wag-Niters Car Club, a weekWhile Winona’s Lakeview ly Monday night cruise and car Drive Inn dates back to 1938, show. most opened mid-century when post-war, automobile-loving 2. GORDY’S HI-HAT, CLOQUET America embraced any excuse to With its checkered floor and red go out cruising and cool off. To- stools, Gordy’s has beckoned travelers day, these family-run drive-ins with battered fish and hand-pattied offer a tasty slice of Americana. burgers laden with onions since 1960.

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this drive-in’s Italian roots for more than 60 years. The menu does, too.

4. DAIRYLAND, FERGUS FALLS This bright-red restaurant with gingerbread-and-gingham charm has drawn customers for more than 50 years. For an extra treat, visit on a Wednesday night when a colorful parade of classic cars rumbles into the parking lot to remember the 1950s.

5. PEPPERMINT TWIST, DELANO Don’t miss this playfully pink drive-in (shown above) now in its third decade. Kids can enjoy the play area as well as their signature fresh raspberry shake. Plan B? Peppermint.

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Grand Opening Near Warrensburgh

Calling all authors, crafters, artists, quilters, and more..

Looking for a spot to sell your goods in a brick and mortar setting instead of craft fairs? Twin Oaks Country Store is opening July 11th, 2020, and we’re search-

ing for individuals wanting a place to showcase and sell your craft. We’re focusing on unique gifts, decor, and more that you won’t find everywhere... with a little general merchandise and other things here and there.

Sorry, this is not a thrift store type of setting, so no garage sale type of items.

We’d also like to keep our spaces clean, uncluttered, and inviting. Spaces begin $25 for the month of July, then $50 a month after that, sizes and prices vary depending on your needs.

You can contact me for an information packet, or if you have questions. If you’re interested you need to act now, looking to have spaces filled and stocked no later than July 6th so we can be ready for opening day July 11th.

Also searching for those interested to sell at a swap meet July 11th for our grand opening. There will be a food vendor, raffles, and more.

For the swap meet, anything welcome. If needed we can put some vendors inside the Twin Oaks Event Center next door to keep cool and have shade/restrooms. At Twin Oaks Country Store, your little ones will have a place to hang out and play while mom and dad shop... complete with a locking gate so they don’t wander and get themselves into trouble. No more boredom.

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Glacier Park C

COLUMBIA FALLS – Pursuit announced today that it will begin reopening its lodging, culinary and retail experiences within its Glacier Park Collection starting June 1. The company temporarily suspended operations this past March and delayed seasonal openings to support the public health response to COVID-19, as travel restrictions and social distancing measures were initiated.

Each reopening will follow both the state and provincial government’s approach on relaunching and will include rigorous cleaning, physical distancing and training protocols as outlined in Pursuit’s recently announced Safety Promise program.

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Gary Rodgers, Vice-President and General Manager, Glacier Park Collection by Pursuit. “From reigniting the family road trip and RV experiences, to spending time enjoying Montana and Alberta’s great historic lodges, we are uniquely positioned to provide an opportunity for friends and family to spend quality time to reconnect.”

New operational protocols will include reducing guest capacity across all Pursuit attractions and culinary experiences, adopting stringent cleaning protocols as approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and screening all staff before shifts.

Physical distancing initiatives will also include the integration of express check-outs and plexiglass barrier implementation where possible.

“We want to provide guests with an increased

Collection

level of assurance that when they are ready to visit us, they can do so with confidence knowing that we have their utmost safety in mind,” said Rodgers.

The gradual openings will start with the West Glacier RV Park on June 1 and the West Glacier Cabin Village on June 5. The collection’s iconic lodges, built by the Great Northern Railroad, which include the Belton Chalet and Glacier Park Lodge, will reopen on June 26 and July 1 respectively.

Pursuit is an attractions and hospitality company that provides a collection of inspiring and unforgettable experiences in iconic destinations.

From world-class attractions, distinctive lodges and engaging tours in stunning national parks and renowned global travel locations, to our growing collection of FlyOver flight ride experiences in the vibrant cities of Vancouver, Reykjavik, Las Vegas (expected opening 2021), and Toronto (expected opening 2023), Pursuit’s elevated hospitality experiences enable visitors to discover and connect with these iconic destinations. With a strategic direction to build an expanding portfolio of extraordinary travel experiences, Pursuit remains focused on delivering unforgettable and inspiring experiences in iconic locations worldwide. Pursuit is part of Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI). For more information visit pursuitcollection.com.

Reopening Dates: West Glacier RV Park – June 1 Glacier Basecamp Lodge – June 4 West Glacier Cabin Village – June 5 Motel Lake McDonald – June 15 Grouse Mountain Lodge – June 18 Apgar Village Lodge & Cabins – June 20 Belton Chalet – June 26 Prince of Wale Hotel – June 30 St Mary Village – July 1 Glacier Park Lodge – July 1 West Glacier Motel – July 1 glacierparkcollection.com/safety-promise

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Lick Those Fingers LAS VEGAS – food lovers will be able to eat and explore their way through Downtown Las Vegas like never before with a private, self-guided, e-assisted culinary tour created by Finger Licking Foodie Tours. The brand-new company represents a follow-up, companion business to the successful Lip Smacking Foodie Tours created by Las Vegas entrepreneur and hospitality-industry veteran, Donald Contursi.

The new self-guided Finger Licking Foodie Tour offers guests a fun and innovative way to support three top restaurants in the Las Vegas community, while enjoying an array of Instagrammable dishes in one outing. Each tour requires a minimum of just two patrons, so guests can safely dine with their closest family and loved ones.

With restaurant capacities limited due to public health restrictions and reservations at the hottest restaurants challenging, Finger Licking Foodie Tours provide immediate VIP seating with signature dishes served fresh, shortly after arrival. Tours are “led” by a virtual tour guide who provides a map of the route, interesting tidbits along the way and a guided walk through Downtown Container Park to support local small businesses.

“This tour provides an intimate and personalized foodie experience,” explains Contursi.

“Guests receive an online map, as well as a link to an innovative virtual tour guide who provides commentary for each fascinating stop along the way including a walk through Downtown Container Park to support small businesses. On this 2.5-hour experience in the city’s exciting, revitalized downtown, guests will visit three acclaimed restaurants, enjoying superb service and three unforgettable dishes at each venue.”

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accumulating numerous accolades and repeat customers, he expanded on the concept with Finger Licking Foodie Tours, which was established in 2019 to provide a casual romp at affordable prices.

In addition to the self-guided tour, Finger Licking Foodie Tours offers two guided group tours: The Las Vegas Strip Foodie Tour provides a 2.5-hour afternoon experience leaving plenty of time for a night out on the town afterward. Guests visit four exciting stops on each tour, which combines sensational sight-seeing with craveable dishes. Each tour’s itinerary remains under wraps for maximum anticipation and surprise. Knowledgeable and charismatic local guides keep the atmosphere lively by spotlighting some of the most distinctive sights and fascinating facts along the way. Guests who opt for the Downtown Las Vegas Foodie Tour enjoy the same benefits while visiting four neighborhood restaurants run by local chefs who have made a name for themselves in the dynamic, art-filled, revitalized downtown.

Finger Licking Foodie Tours start at the accessible price point of just $79 per person and includes three restaurants and three dishes at every stop. Gratuity is included for each restaurant. Additionally, a 15 percent discount is offered to guests on beverages and additional menu items. Each tour is designed for singles, couples and groups of friends or families.

Guests may book the tour any time between 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. Tours are ideal for date night, birthday and anniversary celebrations. Gift certificates may be purchased for friends, loved ones and guests visiting from out of town and are available here.

Finger Licking Foodie Tours offers lighthearted, casual culinary walking tours on the Strip and in vibrantly revitalized Downtown Las Vegas, each led by a professional guide. It also offers a trendsetting, private, self-guided culinary tour through downtown. Each tour introduces guests to the city’s distinctive and

irresistible eateries. The Finger Licking Foodie group tour covers four stops during a leisurely 2.5-hour tour led by a friendly guide who points out the coolest sights and most fun facts along the way. Group tours are designed for singles, couples and groups of friends or families. The private self-guided downtown tour is available for a minimum of two attendees and features an audio e-guide, as well as stops at three re-

nowned restaurants to enjoy an array of dishes.

For more information, visit FingerLickingFoodieTours.com.

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Experience Vibrant and Cultural Outdoor Dining ELIZABETH- PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - You can travel the Globe right here in New Jersey. No passport is needed to safely experience authetinc cultural outdoor dining in Elizabeth.

There’s a new explosion of authenticity found throughout New Jersey’s 4th largest city, centrally located and just minutes from NYC. Entering into the second phase of Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders, Elizabeth is quickly adapting and is safely welcoming patrons to experience its eateries and their new vibrant outdoor dining scene.

“Sections of town like Elizabeth Avenue, Elmora Avenue, and Morris Avenue are all coming back to life with diverse ethic cuisine offerings, it’s local patios and curbside cafes are in full effect just in time for summer’s much needed decadent explorations,” said Jennifer M. Costa, President & CEO of Elizabeth’s Tourism and Chamber of Commerce.

Want to travel to Haiti, Portugal, Colombia, Italy, Mexico, and more….? No passport needed to safely experience authentic cultural outdoor-dining close to home… or prefer to bring a taste of the country into your personal home? There are awesome takeout options available as Elizabeth’s restaurants provide great cultural menu options available to enjoy in your own backyard.

The Lobby located in Elizabeth, NJ is a part of the nightlife atmosphere and brings together a great fusion of “Dine and Chill.” During this COVID-19 pandemic, Lobby has been able to do curbside pickup and delivery orders using Foodtec. Starting this -44- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July, 2020

week, the Patio is open and ready to safely serve.

Another one of Elizabeth’s many restaurants that have re-opened their doors for outdoor-dining is El Nacho Tequila Cantina. They have been active on their social media about their fun Mexican dining experience and drinks that come to life once you order them @elnachonj linked here: https:// www.instagram.com/ elnachonj/. Sharing beautiful pictures of their patio and menu options, they are ready to welcome guests to experience a sense of Mexico!

For a hint of Haiti and it’s Caribbean soul, you don’t want to miss the menu options offered by the First Republic, or for the passion of Portugal be sure to check out Valenca, one of New Jersey’s top-rated restaurants. For additional dining details and establishments, visit: https://www.goelizabethnj.com/restaurants/ Elizabeth, New Jersey’s newest destination is centrally located just minutes from NYC, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), and Cape Liberty Cruise Port. Elizabeth’s rich authentic history, high-end outlet shopping mall The Mills at Jersey Gardens (0% tax on clothes and shoes), along with its culturally diverse dining and trending nightlife draws tourists off the beaten path to discover more about Elizabeth, New Jersey, please visit http:// www.goelizabethnj.com.

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Joey Campanaro

Join chef Joey Campanaro from the Little Owl with Billy Harris and Paul Vitagliano for a Zoom dinner party & cooking demo in your home. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. on July 11.

Enjoy your multi-course dinner from the Little Owl with cocktails, a bottle of wine & S.Pellegrino alongside chef Joey on Zoom.

We start our evening with Master Mixologist, Charlotte Voisey as she demonstrates how to mix your cocktail while we nosh on appetizers. We continue onto an interactive cooking demo with chef for a night full of laughs, libations, and a delicious meal together.

Pick-up is available between 2-4 PM on Saturday at The Little Owl DELIVERY Please email Liz Rosen for details: liz@thelittleowlnyc.com

COCKTAIL Unusual Negroni Cocktail, Hendrick’s Gin, Aperol, Lillet Blanc WINE Santa Margherita Sparkling Rosé, MV, Veneto Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva, 2016, Toscana MENU A multi-course meal including cocktails, wine, S.Pellegrino and more.

Spring Vegetable Antipasti Marinated Golden Beets, Eggplant, Grilled Broccoli, Green beans, Mushrooms and Olives with Gorgonzola Toast Asparagus Tonnato Arugula, Radicchio & Celery Salad Caper Dressing and Crispy Pancetta Broiled Halibut Corn, Peas, Pesto Vinaigrette Whole Roasted Sliced NY Strip

Steak Sherry Garlic Jus, Montrachet Potatoes Flourless Chocolate Cake Raspberries Tickets are available online at eventbrite. Tickets are $150 plus the delivery fee. Pickup is availble from 2-4 p.m. on the day of this event.

Guests enjoy an incredible multi-course and wine-paired meal with the country’s most outstanding chefs. There will be cocktails, hors-d’oeuvres, chef meet and greet, fun, laughter, live auction and excitement are included in your ticket..... and all for a good cause! All proceeds from the live auction benefit the designated charity.

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Things to Do

Go on a Fun Foo What better way is there to begin an extended weekend getaway than with a lovely dinner in a in the beautiful vibrant downtown area in The Grove Park.

This new five-day Blue Ridge Multi-sport Tour is hosted by Cycle of Life Adventures and offers morning and afternoon hiking in Linville Falls, smooth surface roads for cycling and mountain creeks and rivers for fishing and Kayaking. There are four date choices scheduled: July 5-10, 1217, 19-24, and 31-Aug. 5. There is an average of 40 miles per day of biking riding. Want to fly in to the beginning destination? No problem as bike rentals and Ebikes are readily available.

The first morning you start in Asheville and cycle north on the Blue Ridge Parkway to venture on and off through small towns where you can enjoy hikes, sightseeing, and local culture. You will wrap up your cycling and Multi-sport activities near the quiet Virginia town of Fancy Gap. Enjoy a no-frills lunch at the Mayberry Station Grill with the locals before shuttling back to the Sheraton Asheville.

“You may decide to stay a few more days to take in some great hikes and Waterfalls treks,” explains Elli Sias, founder and guide of Cycle of Life Adventures. “Let us know, we can hook you up with our local buds at the Adventure Center. Or stay for an additional bike tour.”

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This riding and social event will be designed for rider levels from Recreational to Advanced, she added. The design of this tour keeps your overnight accommodations in Asheville for all four nights. There “This is absolutely will be one low cost of $595 per person for up to four days of riding. You will have all maps and gps routing, van support at 10-15 mile intervals, mechanical support, energy drinks, riding snacks, brewery tour and an occasional van ride for those who are tired. Guests will pay for their own rooms, their own meals and will be responsible for their own transportation and bicycle shipment.

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Some of the Dining Opportunities are:

White Duck Tacos in the river Arts district- unbelievable eats on the cheap Corner Kitchen in Biltmore Village- Obama eats there Rubards- Down town- family style meals on Sunday nights Cu’rate Tapas in downtown- high end farm to table quality Salsas- best caribbean/ mexican I’ve ever had Well Bred Bakery in Weaverville- best bakery in Western nc- our lunch stop on a ride day.

The base camp hotel will be Sheraton Four Points in downtown Asheville and available on a first come, first serve basis. Or, you and your group may opt to rent a vrbo or airbnb in the local area. There will be trip of a lifetime!” one casual catered Elli Sias, Founder meal and a complimentary Wine and Brew social on the first evening. The group ride will be limited to the first 20 riders. Route maps will become available when you sign up.

Great little town visits may include Brevard • Burnsville • Barnardsville • Mt Mitchell • Lake Lure • Celo • Marshall • and the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway.

Other highlights include ; Cycling into the Biltmore Estate for a full tour of property New Belgium Brew tour Craggy Gardens on the Blue Ridge Pkwy Historic Montford neighborhood in downtowncycling through the beautiful old mansions Group dinner on the terrace at the Grove Park Inn Cycle of Life Adventures offers bicycle tours across the USA including 45-day cross-country tours, 20+ day ‘Epic’ tours, weeklong trips, and fourday “Fundo” adventures. All trips include guides, hotel accommodations, and van support. Visit http:// www.cycleoflifeadventures.com to learn more.

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Places to Go:

The Donut Trail

In Butler County, just north of Dayton, nine donut shops serve thousands of their tasty treats to customers from across the nation.

Those who bring their official Donut Trail passport may have it stamped and can receive an official Donut Trail T-shirt once it is completed and turned in to the visitor’s bureau. Some 2,900 donut customers have completed the trail and received their shirt, says Tracy Kocher, marketing director for the visitor’s bureau.

Customers have come from 33 states and five foreign countries. She says 50 percent of the people who’ve turned in passports are from outside Butler County.

The idea for the trail grew out of the visitor’s bureau’s mission.

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world to experience unique flavors. We wanted to play in that space and donuts are a great medium for that. It’s family friendly and affordable for travelers. The beautiful thing about the Donut Trail is that you visit places from Oxford to West Chester so people get into communities they might not otherwise have visited.”

The visitors bureau says the county has one donut shop for every 20,000 residents but not just any donut shop qualifies. Members of the donut trail must be non-corporate, or franchise locations that are clearly located in Butler County and their primary business is donuts. Other retailers have joined the trend. For example a pottery studio offers a whole line of pottery with a donut theme.

Diana Ramsey, owner of Kelly’s Bakery in Hamilton,

says the response has been unbelievable. Most days her shop will have several trail-goers, usually in families or small groups, stopping in to get their passports stamped.

There’s no time limit for completing the trail and a purchase is not required.

Specialty donuts like The Buckeye, a yeast donut with peanut butter crème filling and chocolate icing.

Kocher estimates about a third of the trekkers have done the whole trail in a day.

You can download the trail passport at GettotheBC.com/ Donut-Trail.

The visitor’s bureau advises donut trekkers to start early because most shops close once they sell out of that day’s donuts.

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COLUMBIA - Come to Lancaster County, PA and learn how our ice cream is made, sit in a milk truck, milk our mechanical cows, and learn about the people and culture of Turkey Hill Dairy.

The Turkey Hill Experience features interactive exhibits allowing you to learn about dairy culture, the story of Turkey Hill Dairy, and how the company’s ice cream and iced tea flavors are selected and created. You will truly experience what it’s like to be a Turkey Hill Dairy ice cream maker for a day, including the opportunity to create your own virtual ice cream flavor. In addition, you can sit in our vintage milk truck, milk our mechanical cows, star in your very own Turkey Hill commercial, and enjoy plenty of free samples of iced tea and ice cream!

Create your own virtual ice cream flavor, ice cream package and a commercial.The Turkey Hill Taste Lab allows you to bring your virtual ice cream creation to life as you make your own pint of ice cream!

Discover, taste, and experience tea from around

the world in a way you never have before in our Tea Discovery! Of course, there are plenty of free samples of our ice cream and iced tea products, too!

The Turkey Hill Experience is a must-visit, hotspot for any trip through PA. Make an extended weekend getaway of the experience and make reservations at the nearby Eden Resort and Suites. Voted Lancaster’s favorite hotel again and again, there are 301 contemporary guest rooms including 160 one, two and three bedroom suites; many offering fully equipped kitchen, working fireplace and patio or balcony.

The Eden Resort offers large heated outdoor and indoor pools, outdoor recreation area, kidz Splash Park, two onsite restaurants and lounge, a 24 hour convenience store.

Its location provides quick and easy access to any point in Lancaster County. For more information, visit www. turkeyhillexperience.com

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Places to Go:

Ocean House

WATCH HILL - Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner with a stunning view and a side of salty sea breeze at one of three al fresco restaurants open during the summer months in Rhode Island. Join us on The Verandah for fresh-caught local seafood, at Dune Cottage for a refreshing Mediterranean-style meal or on the Seaside Terrace for a summer restaurant full of inspired breakfast and lunch favorites.

LOBSTER BOIL

On select weekend nights throughout the summer, join us for a traditional Ocean House lobster boil, held on our private beach. Relax on the sand and watch the sunset while enjoying a buffet of Rhode Island seafood dining, grill classics and sides and listening to live music. $110 per adult and $55 per child (plus tax and gratuity). Includes buffet, limited bar and live entertainment.

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CLAM BAKE

July 9 - At the Weekapaug Inn from 6-10 p.m. come and join us for the best clam bake in town! Enjoy endless lobster steamed under a burlap cover and over a wood fire and served at elegant tables set across the back yard. A bountiful buffet is laden with additional main courses, clams, chowder, salads and kid favorites. Followed by a dessert table and s’mores by the fire‌ Quite a night!

Please keep in mind, seating for this event is assigned. All tables will be set for 10 guests. If you would like to sit with another party, please make note when purchasing tickets online or let destination services know by calling 401.637.7600.

Please note, tickets purchased for these events are non-refundable. All social distancing and safety protocols will be in place. https://oceanhouseevents.com/

Places to Go:

Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chattanooga invites visitors to cool off with outdoor summer fun, new activities and endless experiences to squelch the heat on and off the water.

As families emerge from being cooped up and embrace the Great American Road Trip again, the Scenic City is an easy escape.

Chattanooga is located less than a two-hour drive from major hubs like Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville, Huntsville and Birmingham.

Chattanooga’s wondrous outdoors provide safe summer fun, hundreds of miles of trails, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and fresh air all close to an urban downtown located on the Tennessee River.

Its walkable core is filled with restaurants, shops and new experiences for any family.

NoogaSplash is the newest attraction to make waves in the Scenic City. The inflatable, on-the-water obstacle course entices guests to run, jump, slide, bounce and splash. It’s located on Chickamauga Lake at Chester Frost Park, a Hamilton County public park offering safe, outdoor activities for all families including camping, fishing, swimming, boating, picnicking and more.

In the Riverfront District, the Tennessee Aquarium offers underwater summer fun with new exhibits like Turtles of the World, Fiddler Rays and Weedy Seadragons. Sliding across town, the Chattanooga

Zoo now has giraffes to create tall tales of summer that families won’t soon forget. The zoo’s outside areas and animal enrichments also provide awe-inspiring and safe experiences outdoors.

Heading to the mountains, the shiny new cars on the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway are now equipped with air conditioning and full wheelchair accessibility. The scenic views on the way up and fresh mountain air at the top will

refresh passengers of all ages.

On the mountain, Rock City beckons visitors to cool off in lush gardens while Ruby Falls invites them underground into the heart of Lookout.

Down below on the Tennessee River, Adventure Sports Innovation is premiering new toys for kids and adults like the hydrofoil surfboard.

Families won’t have to go to the beach to experience the thrill and speed of surfing.

See what’s new as well as the Top 14 Chattanooga Adventures for safe summer fun for any family and Travel Tips at VisitChattanooga.com/ Summer A great dining choice is at The Southern Star, which aims to provide high quality Southern cuisine and great, traditional hospitality.

Specialties include fried catfish, barbecue chicken and pork, and that great Southern staple Brunswick stew, prepared every day with fresh vegetables and slow roasted pork. You can also find a range of salads and sandwiches on the menu, including Virginia ham with spicy mustard, and if you prefer some seafood there are lightly fried oysters from Apalachicola.

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Go, Do, See:

KANAB – Offering an attractive option for visitors headed to Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon, Historic Parry Lodge with Iron Horse Restaurant and Saloon are now open Tuesday through Saturday, closed on Sunday and Monday. There is outdoor seating on the pet-friendly patio if you prefer.

On the menu, the restaurant offers barbecue, steaks and seafood in a family-friendly environment.

For starters, try the Coconut Shrimp with sweet pina colada sauce. The Apple - Pecan Salad is a great choice for the next entree.

Be sure to save room for desert; my choice is the Caramel Apple Cheesecake with kiwi lime sauce and cinnamon bombs.

The western-themed Kanab destination also offers the only full-service bar in Kane County.

They have a wide selection of beer, wine, and liqure to pair with your meal.

Parry Lodge’s public areas maintain their historic ambience while providing updated comforts. Whether guests are traveling solo, in a group or with family, accommodations are ideally located in the heart of Kanab, Utah. Clean and comfortable, Parry Lodge features ample parking and modern amenities to ensure your stay is memorable.

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different hummer tours in Southern Utah. Tour guides will take sightseers to scenic spots in the area such as Peekaboo Slot Canyon, The Wave, White Pockets and more.

Located just 35 minutes from Zion National Park and 90 minutes from the Grand Canyon’s less-traveled North Rim, Kanab’s picturesque Parry Lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guests staying at the property can enjoy leisurely drives to several of Utah’s most revered national parks and monuments, including not only Zion but also Bryce Canyon, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (Lake Powell), Grand Staircase

and Pipe Springs National Monument. Situated in the heart of downtown Kanab, Parry Lodge offers quaint, comfortable accommodations in the center of it all.

“We’re Still Cooking the Very Best! ” To comply with current public health guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), state and local public health authorities, the lodge will open with certain operational changes, including a complimentary, pre-packaged togo breakfast. Parry Lodge is also

arry Lodge ever Adventure Tour, call (435) 644-5700.

sanitizing each room and opening windows to air the rooms where available. In addition, staff will no longer share living quarters and will be housed separately in observance of social distancing mandates. Additional services and facilities may be phased in as the season progresses.

“Our company has always adhered to the highest standards and we are continually monitoring new health developments to ensure the health and safety of our guests and employees,” said John Schoppmann, executive vice president, Forever Resorts, the company that owns Parry Lodge.

“We have enhanced our cleanliness and sanitation standards to follow the latest recommendations.”

In addition to using cleaning and sanitizing chemicals recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the

lodge has implemented the following supplemental standard operating procedures: Increased cleaning and sanitizing frequency for all public and staff areas.

Sanitizing stations located throughout the property for employee and guest use and are checked frequently.

Public touch points such as doorknobs, railings and faucets are cleaned and sanitized multiple times throughout the day.

Public surfaces such as counters and bathrooms are cleaned and sanitized regularly.

All guest room surfaces are sanitized thoroughly prior to new guest arrivals.

Increased staff training and awareness regarding maintaining cleanliness and hygiene as related to current public health considerations.

For more information and to book reservations, go to www.

ParryLodge.com. To book a For-

Hollywood icons who have stayed at Parry Lodge include John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, Jane Russell, Sidney Poitier, Charlton Heston, Clint Eastwood, Dean Martin, Ronald Reagan, Anne Bancroft, Roy Rogers, Sammy Davis, Jr., Ava Gardner, Burl Ives and Maureen O’Hara, among others. Films shot against the backdrop of Kanab’s distinctive scenery include “Wagon Train” (1940), “Arabian Nights” (1942), “Pony Express” (1953), “The Lone Ranger” (1956), “Planet of the Apes” (1968 and 2001) and “Maverick” (1994), Among the TV shows shot in the area, standouts include “Gunsmoke,” “Grizzly Adams,” “Daniel Boone,” “Lassie” and “The Lone Ranger.” For more information, visit www. parrylodge.com.

Forever Resorts is an exceptional collection of destinations providing hospitality services throughout the world. The company focuses on properties with access to nature and one-of-a-kind surroundings for vacations. For more information, go to www.ForeverResorts.com or www.Facebook.

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Go, Do, See:

Taste Chocolate

KOHLER - PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates, the renowned chocolate brand, launches new flavors and packaging for its line of expertly handcrafted chocolate bar delicacies. Now available, the silky smooth Chocolate Bars are available in two-piece confections featuring five new flavors: Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate Raspberry, Dark Chocolate Mocha, Milk and Dark Chocolates.

KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolate Bars are now available at the Craverie Chocolatier Café at The Shops at Woodlake in Kohler and Woodlake Market in Kohler, online at KohlerChocolates. com, and at select Sendik’s food markets in southeast Wisconsin.

Each delectable bar is handcrafted and features a shell of Kohler’s smooth dark or milk chocolate, natural ingredients, pure flavors and a velvet-texture ganache. The new two-piece bars highlight KOHLER Original Chocolates’ dedication to craftsmanship. Every piece is meticulously painted by Kohler Chocolatiers to complete the unique look and experience.

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showcase local flavors,” says Todd Mullane, Director of Sales – KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates.

“Every bar is created with a cocoa butter finish and hand-painted by our expert chocolatiers, adding unexpected beauty to every delicious bite.

No two bars are the same.”

In addition to its unique visual appeal, each flavor showcases local and natural ingredients, keeping true to Kohler Co.’s commitment to its roots. Such special ingredients include: • Local Colectivo coffee blended with dark chocolate and cream to create the Dark Chocolate Mocha Bar; • All-natural raspberry puree blended with 51 percent dark chocolate in the Dark Chocolate Raspberry Bar; • All-natural peanut butter blended with flaked sea salt, pure cane sugar syrup and milk chocolate in the Milk

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar; • KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolate’s own decadent Jivara Milk Chocolate blended with a touch of Dark Chocolate, adding a touch of smoothness and creaminess to the Milk Chocolate Bar; and • The brand’s own 70 percent Andoa Dark Chocolate and fruit blend to enhance the sweet undertones of the earthy Dark Chocolate Bar. KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates are skillfully created in the quaint Village of Kohler at Destination Kohler.

The KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates story begins with turtles, and not just an ordi-

e at Destination Kohler of the KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates Brandy; the spirit is naturally infused with Kohler’s dark chocolate, providing an unmatched spirits taste and experience.

KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates nary turtle – a complex blend signature lines are available of chocolate; smoky, burnt year-round at the Craverie caramel and finished with Chocolatier Café and online salted pecans hand-picked at KohlerChocolates.com. The for their size and perfection.

Craverie Chocolatier Café is The turtle that went through rigorous testing, many recipe one of 12 dining establishments throughout Destinatweaks and extensive samtion Kohler. pling was perfected by the With options for golfers, spa renowned chefs at Destinalovers, foodies and anyone tion Kohler and blessed by else looking for an incredible Kohler Co. Executive Chairexperience in the Village of man, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr., Kohler, our packages comto launch KOHLER Original bine some of our best offerRecipe Chocolates in 2007. ings with overnight stays at The Terrapins have since either The American Club® been expanded into four delicious varieties and the com- or the Inn on Woodlake. The pany has continued to diver- resort boasts four Championship golf courses at Whistling sify its line of chocolates.

In 2016, Kohler Co. entered Straits and Blackwolf Run a new market with the launch and a Forbes Five-Star Kohler

Waters Spa. For more information, please call 800-3442838 or visit DestinationKohler.com.

The Kohler Co. Hospitality & Real Estate profile includes The American Club, boasting the first and only Forbes FiveStar hotel property in Wisconsin, and world-renowned championship golf courses Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run. Herb Kohler created Kohler Co.’s Hospitality & Real Estate Group with the reclamation of The American Club, the first and only Forbes Five-Star hotel in Wisconsin, and then built world-renowned championship golf courses, The Straits at Whistling Straits and The River at Blackwolf Run. The resort is named one of the top three golf resorts in North America, by Golf Digest Magazine.

Kohler Waters Spa is the only Forbes Five-Star spa in Wisconsin and one of less than 50 in the world. The resort features 12 dining establishments from the Four-Star Immigrant to traditional pub fare at Horse & Plow and rustic country gourmet at River Wildlife.

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People to See:

An Interview With B

By Allison Kugel The current state of our world has opened our eyes, shifted priorities, compelled us to action and leveled society’s playing field. Recent events call upon all of us to, both, embrace and acknowledge our vulnerabilities and muster our collective strength. Regardless of what race, religion, ethnicity, or socio-economic circumstances we hold, we are forever bound together by these extraordinary times we live in.

While our essential workers on the front lines keeping the nuts and bolts of society running and keeping us informed; elements like nature, family, friends, and the arts lift our spirits.

Music has the power to inspire, heal, help us process our anger or heartbreak, prompt reflection, or make us grow nostalgic. Therefore, it should continue to be celebrated, even in the tensest of times. Some of my favorite interview subjects have been musicians, because of the philosophical and poetic nature many of them share.

Legendary Poison frontman, Bret Michaels, is one of those people for me. We first met in 2007 when I interviewed him about his then VH1 reality show, Rock of Love. I enjoyed Michael’s company then, and thirteen years later I still do. We resumed our conversation as it pertains to his now four-decade multi-platinum-selling music career, how some much-publicized health challenges have strengthened his spirit and resolve, his love of touring and his inexhaustible energy for new projects.

Bret Michael’s band Poison, in a joint statement with Motley Crue, Def Leppard and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, announced their anticipated 2020 tour would be postponed until 2021.

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is an amalgamation of Michael’s timestamped photographs, inspirational musings, landmark memories, and deep thoughts, penned by the singer, himself.

Allison Kugel: This is the first interview I am releasing since the start of this pandemic. I have been reticent about putting anything entertainment-related out there.

Bret Michaels: We use the words “tough times,” but these are also confusing times. Some people are saying “Don’t worry about it,” while others like me and you are saying, “Are you

Bret Michaels: and your family safe?” I’m in the highest risk category for COVID-19, being a Type 1 Diabetic since the age of six. So, my whole family have been really good about wearing masks and gloves and being safe until we get closer to the shore, if you know what I mean. I’ve also been trying to inject as much positivity into everything as I can without it sounding phony.

I call myself a drealist. I dream and I dream big, but I’m also a realist.

Allison Kugel: I agree with you about injecting positivity into challenging situations. My son has been complaining that he hasn’t seen his friends, and he jokes that our lives have become like the movie Groundhog Day. He’ll say, “We take the same walk everyday mom!” I say to him, “Look how blue the sky is. Look at that beautiful tree. Try and find the simple things that you may have overlooked under more normal circumstances.”

Bret Michaels: One thousand percent! I went out and took pictures with my kids. And recently I got a bucket of paint out because our sports court has needed painting for ten years, and I’d been avoiding it. I’ve put myself into every project I could find. It keeps you positive and it keeps your hands busy. If you are taking a walk and looking at a tree, it keeps your mind on positive stuff. It works.

Allison Kugel: Would you say that some of the things you previously took for granted or overlooked, you are now noticing or rediscovering?

Bret Michaels: Completely. I have a ranch in Arizona, and I went through everything that I have hoarded. I de-hoarded it (laugh). Then I went and started painting stuff. I’m a motor sports, outdoor kind of guy, so I ripped apart engines, like Go Kart engines. I also began noticing some furniture in need of a little love and TLC. Allison Kugel: I can’t speak for other journal-

ists, but for me this work has been a giant case study in the human experience. I’ve learned that everybody’s life has a master theme. Your Type 1 Diabetes has been well documented, as was your brain hemorrhage some years back. You also had some big accidents that required rehabilitation. I feel that your master theme in this life is overcoming limitations of the physical body.

Bret Michaels: That makes sense. When people ask me, “How do you overcome?” I say this is the card I was dealt and rather then become a victim to it and have self-pity, I chose to take the path of being spiritually and mentally positive. I want to go on record and thank my parents for that. My dad was active and a have fun, get it done kind of guy. My mom is the same. She opened the first youth diabetic camp in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania because I was the only kid in my entire class growing up who had diabetes. I send so many kids to diabetic camp so they can see what I experienced.

Allison Kugel: The right perspective makes all the difference in your life.

Bret Michaels: All the difference! With coronavirus, we don’t know the exact date it was created or where it came from, so rather than focus on that, why don’t we start focusing on the cities that are doing better, and what places like New York are doing to make it better.

We have already established that it’s a horrific virus. Now, what do we do to help each other get through it? And the amount of anxiety and depression this has caused, and economic turmoil; we are going to have to keep an eye on each other. We have to have each other’s backs.

Allison Kugel: Let’s talk about your new book, Auto-Scrap-Ography. How did you manage to sit down and write this book?

Bret Michaels: Writing a book is one of the toughest things I’ve ever done, and it’s one of the most fulfilling. I wanted to do something >MORE unique.

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