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FIRST THINGS FIRST
A HUGE kudos to the D.D.A. for the incredible feat they pulled off in that
150th Anniversary Street Dinner.
I have to share that in case some of you were not aware, the day started out with the downtown being in a brown-out due to a power line down... which made cooking food for 450 plus people a bit of a challenge.
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PHOTO BY VINCE NESTICO OF
N.B. HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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(via drone, I presume!)
The event was a great success. The power came back on at noonish, the rain held off, the food was fantastic and it was a true example of teamwork and pulling things together. So many should be so proud! The Wine House had no direct part in the day, other than a spot to grab a few minutes of air conditioning for some, or to enjoy a glass of wine for others, but we had a birds-eye view of the action and we're so thankful to be part of this great community.
Also need to make note that we (Deb & I) were mis-quoted in the news article covering the event. We were named as owners.... yet we ARE NOT! That would be HER BROTHER & MY SISTER. We'd like to think that we're the owners and sometimes we act like it, but alas, we are not.
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NEW WINE
Paradise French Chardonnay is our newest  limited edition release. They never seem to last long so if you're a Chardonnay lover... stop in for a sip of this one!
Stay tuned for a Sauvignon Blanc that will likely come out next month! In the meantime, we still have a bit of our Sauv Blanc Rose,
Tan Lines
and
it is the perfect summer sipper.
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LET'S FLAMINGLE...
I can't take credit for that, I totally stole it!
And what is WITH these flamingo's anyway? They're everywhere.... kind of like the mermaids. Even though these birds aren't native to Michigan, I decided to get a few things 'flamingo related' and, low and behold, YOU BOUGHT THEM.... so I got more! I have to say that this bottle opener is seriously cool! Come check it out!
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SOMETIMES YOU JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF A GOOD THING...
like wine... and signs!
I fear I may be an addict of both. I'm just so glad that I can enjoy all of these signs WHILE THEY RESIDE AT THE WINE HOUSE. I don't have enough walls in my house to hang them, otherwise I'd buy them all for ME! My house would look like the local watering hole ~
Hey, that wouldn't be so bad.
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Oh, but WAIT....
... there's more!
Soon there won't be enough wall space in the STORE for all of them, let alone my house.
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SPICE THINGS UP IN THE KITCHEN!
In case you're not up so to speed on our kitchen towel collection, there's a few that are not so 'family friendly'. They always make great gifts for your besties ~ or that single guy friend who could use a little 'life' in his bachelor pad. Check them out when you're here next.... similar to the signs, there's one that would apply to most everyone you know!
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LAST CALL ON SUMMER SIXES
I counted them this morning, August 1. There were 18 of them left and I would imagine that they'll be gone within the next 2 weeks. If you need one, come and grab it cuz the six pack cellar is empty and won't be restocked until the spring. Very much a double-edged sword. On one hand, it means we got our numbers right because we don't like them to linger into the fall ~ but on the other, it means that fall is close. Time to start pondering the Holiday Four Packs ~
ARE YOU FREAKIN' KIDDIN' ME?!
Did I just say the "H" word???
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N.B. HAPPENINGS
Aug. 12
Music by the Bay
Aug. 16
Movie in the Park
(Zootopia!)
Details
Aug. 26
Discover our Community Day
Aug. 8
At the risk of sounding 'political' (which I/we are SO NOT) remember that there is a
primary on the 8th to whittle down the field of NB peeps running for City Council ~
so don't forget to vote!
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Tuesday ~ Thursday
11am - 7pm
Friday ~ Saturday
11am - 8pm
Sunday
10am - 4pm
Closed Monday
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ANNIVERSARY STEMLESS GLASSES
ARE HERE!
Cheers to 7 Years!
And of course we do sell our stemmed tasting glasses as well (in case you weren't aware!)
This is our quality control department. Her name is Lisa!
Though I'd share that pic so you could see how truly difficult my job is some days!
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FUN STUFF
New bottle openers, acrylic straw stemless 'glasses', fun napkins and wine glass charms. Summer is in full swing ~don't give in to fall yet.
We're not!
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WINE? NOT!
Somewhere along the way, we've become more than just a 'wine shop'. We don't discriminate... and we really like beer ~ and some of us REALLY, REALLY like liquor ~ so we've adapted!
Flasks, beer glasses, bottle openers... something for everyone, really ~ and most are a little bit sassy... just the way you like them!
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~ JUST THINKING OUT LOUD ~
(cuz I'm the author and I get to do that)
I went for a little walk around town this morning and wanted to share a few pix...
Known by many as 'The Pink House', check out the bicycle on the porch. This store is home to
Belle Soeur Boutique and it is a great little shop. They've been here for over a year now. If you haven't yet, do check them out! I also snapped a pic of the storefront at the left end of the
Tennyson Building that is ready & waiting for the next cool business to take up residence in this town! Sandwiched between the Wine House alley and Emerson's by the Bay, your location would be Bomb-Diggity!
AND you'll have a view of the bay AND the flag. What are ya waiting for?!
Should you be interested in that space, I know a guy... let me know and I'll put you in touch ; )
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As much as I hate to say it, summer IS winding down ~ It seems we wait and wait for it to arrive and then we're so busy trying to
fit it all in, that it's over before it even started. Take time to enjoy what's left of this beautiful weather we've been having. Let's meet for a beer on the patio at one of the local restaurants, or get carryout or FroYo and go plant ourselves in the park and gaze at the bay.... I'm game. I'm a summertime girl and will make every last second count cuz I know what's coming... cold weather and Christmas chaos! My adirondack chair is calling so I'm off with a corkscrew in hand. Enjoy, and as always, we so appreciate you taking the time for us, and reading this newsletter!
Cheers!
THE
WASHINGTON
STREET
WINE
HOUSE CREW
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