Posted by grannypanties on 2007-03-11 22:13:41
Post Subject: Granny Panties Mother's Day Bazaar * May 13th * Portland, OR
We are gearing up for the next Granny Panties Craft Bazaar set to take place on Mother's Day, May 13th, from 11am to 4pm at The Victory! It's a different venue and it's ALL ages!
The Victory 3652 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202 is a new Wine Bar in the neighborhood. It's a super nice space with huge windows, lots of great daylight & lots of open room. We can easily fit 18 to 22 crafters! http://grannypantiescraftbazaar.com/
Posted by breewell on 2004-10-19 23:21:45
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I third asking the people in the wine store, also, you could chat up someone in a wine bar. My friends own a wine bar in the West Village, and I always go in and tell them what I'm in the mood for and they let me try a few before I pick a glass (okay, I am friends with them, but they let anyone have sips not just me). Their wine is heavy on the Italian vintages (the main owner is a soap actor in Rome and was born in Sardinia) but they are pretty knowledgable all around. I don't want to muck up the site with ads but if you want to go to a lovely little wine (and beer) bar/cafe (maybe a good spot for a stitch and bitch/tasting?) and you are in NYC let me know. ;-)
Bree
Posted by Guinness on 2007-10-18 10:36:17
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I live in a suburb of Cleveland, known for being kind of artsy-fartsy. There are 3 suburbs around the area that I think are good for creatively-minded people, and those would be Lakewood (where I be!), Coventry, and Tremont.
Lakewood has a couple of really neat thrift stores (Chelsea's, Flower Child), a consignment shop called "The Designer Consigner", and a bunch of neat little restaurants (Melt Bar and Grilled--- a restaurant devoted to grilled cheese. Plus, they have lots of neat drinks!). I don't know so much about craft groups, but I know there's a Stitch-n-Bitch at a wine bar in...
Tremont! This is basically the "artist haven". Lots of independent art galleries, neat little bars and restaurants, and lots of art events, too. I know there's a bar crawl every now and then, and during the warmer months there are "art walks".
And then there's Coventry. I know there's an art supplies store there, and they also have bars and neat little stores. Plus, they have Tommy's, which is one of the best vegetarian restaurants around (and they have killer milkshakes...) Right next door to Tommy's is a used book store, and I think they have a book group (they seemed to be in session when I went the last time).
I'm sorry I don't know much about the "craft scene" here (I just sit in my kitchen and use the stuff I bought at Target or Michael's...), but I can do some investigation for you. I hope to move away from Cleveland next year (har har), but I do enjoy living in Lakewood quite a lot.
Posted by elixirbeth on 2006-07-18 09:29:22
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**hijack**
I miss ElfChick
Sorry. :)
DUDE. I forgot about her!
Can I recommend a few wines? This time of year I get really into Roses and Vinho Verdes. My mother and I went to 'Ino (tiny wine bar in the Village) last week and had the most FABULOUS Rose. If you've been there than you know what a fantastic and affordable wine list they have. While I can't remember the name of the Rose, I can tell you without a doubt that it was BEAUTIFUL. Crisp and dry with lots of red fruit... I can't stop thinking about it! I'm sure if you went to a decent wine store and told them that you were looking for a dry Rose they would be more than able to point you in the right direction (I recommend something Spanish or Italian).
As for the Vinho Verdes, they are a green wine varietal from Portugal. They are crisp and lightly sweet with undertones ranging from citrus to grass to asparagus to apple. The added bonus to these wines is that they are generally very affordable.
I think that either of these types of wines would go swimmingly with the foods you are planning for your summer get-together.
Posted by elixirbeth on 2006-02-08 14:12:52
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my main squeeze is keeping it a surprise... he always does. our first reservation is at 8... im guessing its a wine bar of some kind. dinner will be at 10, likely french. i CANT WAIT.
