The sun is shining, the weather is getting warmer and (fingers crossed) the snow is finally gone! Summer BBQ season is right around the corner and the best one of the summer happens in just a few weeks. On Friday, May 20th, Our Lady of the Wayside, presented by Giant Eagle, will host their annual Grapes & Ale party at Progressive Field. With samplings of more than 300 internationally acclaimed wines, loads of craft brews samples, nibbles from some of the best BBQ restaurants in town, and live music from The Ace Molar Band, this is the event of the season that you won’t want not to miss!

You’ll have a great time chatting with friends, munching on appetizers and sampling drinks. There are wine samplings from over 40 wineries and over 20 breweries.  These include Benziger Family Winery, Kenwood Wineyards, Great Lakes Brewing Co. and more. This wildly popular event takes place at Progressive Field throughout a large portion of the concourse. This means there is more than enough space to mix and mingle.

The emcees of the event Average Joe from Q104, Mark “Munch” Bishop from ESPN Cleveland, Majic 105.7 and Chip Kulick are sure to keep this event lively and fun! Don’t forget to bring a little cash for the Chinese auction and beer samples. Grab your tickets and come join me and hundreds of other Clevelanders as we support Our Lady of the Wayside.

While this event is for guests 21 and over, there are a few different tickets options to choose from.

• $50 Premiere Grand Tasting Event
  7:00pm-10:00pm
  Admission for One (1) guest to Grapes & Ale, international wine samplings along with summer fare selections from  the area’s best restaurants.  Guests will also have access to The Corner, to enjoy samplings of craft beers ($5/10 samples or $10/20), Souvenir Glass, Chinese Raffle, Entertainment by Ace Molar and Much More!
• $125 Access to Majic VIP Area
  7:00pm-10:00pm
  Admission for One (1) guest to the Premiere Grand Tasting as well as access to the VIP area located on the 2nd floor of The Corner Bar throughout the evening to sample great hors d’ouevres as well as Featured Wines from Benzinger Family Winery, Kenwood , Prophecy Wines and more! Includes all of the amenities of Premiere Grand Tasting Event above.
• $25 Designated Driver Ticket
  Admission for One (1) guest to the Premiere Grand Tasting.  Enjoy Summer selections and unlimited Aquafina & Pepsi.

Our Lady of the Wayside Mission:
Our Lady of the Wayside enriches the lives of individuals who have developmental disabilities. We provide individuals and their families pathways to healthy and productive personal growth through professional care and guidance.

Established nearly 50 years ago, Our Lady of the Wayside supports children and adults with developmental disabilities through a Family of Services which include:

• Supporting nearly 700 children and adults with developmental disabilities
• Managing nearly 70 homes in more than 30 communities throughout Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Medina and Summit counties
• Operating a transportation fleet of 100 vehicles
• Becoming a major regional employer with nearly 700 staff
• Pioneering The Pathways Program, an innovative Day Program for adults with developmental disabilities

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Disclosure: I was asked by Our Lady of the Wayside to help promote Grapes & Ale. In exchange, I was given two Premiere Grand tasting tickets to giveaway and two premiere grand tasting tickets for personal use. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

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The Monster High gang is back for a whole new adventure!  On March 22nd, Monster High Great Scarrier Reef Blu-Ray + DVD will be released. True Monster High fans, will definitely want to add this DVD to your collection! Just think what a great addition this would make for Easter baskets.

Splash into a Whole New Monster High™ World! Join your favorite ghoulfriends in an all-new aquatic adventure! When the ghouls get pulled into the school pool, they’re transported to the gore-geous underwater world of the Great Scarrier Reef. Lagoona realizes she¹s come home and, in a fintastic mission of the heart, decides to come to terms with her own freaky flaws. Of course she’ll need some help from the most creeperiffic friends ever as she confronts a frenemy from her past, competes in a scaretastic dance extravaganza, and fights a terrible beast from the deep!

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I’m tickled pink that a Bonefish Grill restaurant has opened near me! On Monday, February 22, Bonefish Grill opened its doors at 1900 Crocker Road at the popular shopping area, Crocker Park in Westlake, Ohio.  With scrumptious wood grilled fish such as Atlantic Salmon and Ahi Tuna as well as meat options such as Rib-Eye Steak, Bonefish Grill is the place to go for date night or a family lunch. This polished yet casual restaurant is perfect for those of us who crave high-quality specialties at a good value.

I was able to visit the new restaurant and fell in love with this gorgeous decor and the pleasant and accomodating staff. This 6,352-square-foot restaurant features a spacious dining room with a large bar area including three large community tables and an outdoor patio. One of my favorite parts of the restaurant is the private dining room for special occasions, meetings and private events. This unique area offers a large table with comfortable seating along with full media technology.

While visiting Bonefish Grill, I was able to sample a few of their newest creations as well as a a couple of their delicious staples. Our night began with a two amazing drinks; the Wild Orchid Hawaiian Martini and the Grapefruit Martini. Both of these drinks were smooth and tasty. These seasonal cocktails taste like a vacation in glass and will chase away any winter blues. I’m loving that the Wild Orchid is even edible (it’s a must-try).

Any visit to Bonefish Grill wouldn’t be complete without a sampling of their most popular appetizer, Bang Bang Shrimp. This was my first time tasting this delectable treat and it will now be on my table every time I visit.

This appetizer takes crispy shrimp and tosses it in a creamy, spicy sauce. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and delight your tastebuds. They are spicy without being too hot which makes them enjoyable for all. Best of all every Wednesday this appetizer is only $6. Out with family? Save yourself a fight and order two, trust me!

While at dinner, I tried something completely new to me! I’m a pretty adventerous eater but somehow had never tried oysters. Bonefish Grill offers these tasty treats as an appetizer that you’ll want to try. You can even choose how you want them. Either raw on the half shell or baked Rockefeller style. I chose the oysters Rockefeller style (as pictured above) and they were scrumptious. Next date night, I’m ordering these for my hubby to try.

When I go out to eat, my eyes tend to go straight to the salad section. Since I started my healthy journey a few years ago, I’ve become quite a salad connoisseur. Bonefish Grill’s Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad was right up there as one of my favorites. This large salad boasts grilled shrimp, roasted corn, black beans, feta, grape tomatoes, red onion and a yummy cilantro lime vinaigrette. It’s large enough to take a portion home so you may want to ask for the dressing on the side.

If you love fish tacos, you’ll want to order Bonefish Grill’s Blackened Baja Fish Tacos. This choice is located in their “Hand Helds” section of the menu. This along with a few other choices are great for those in the mood for something quick and casual. These fish tacos were tasty and bursting with flavor. With this meal you’ll get three fish tacos in warm tortillas, topped with fresh romaine, mango salsa, lime crema + fresh herb pesto.

Looking for a hearty meal? Bonefish Grill has you covered! Recognized as the wood grilled fresh fish experts, Bonefish Grill offers a selection of fish species daily such as Wild Mahi Mahi and Ahi Tuna. All can be topped with their signature sauces such as Lime Tomato Garlic, Mango Salsa, Herb Pesto, Pan Asian Sauce or Lemon Butter.

They also offer up meat options such as Grilled Lamp Chops, Filet Mignon. I sampled the The Angler’s Steak, Ahi Tuna and Chilean Sea Bass. They were all “melt in your mouth delicious” and had me craving for more. The steak was cooked to perfection and needed no additional seasoning or sauce. The tuna was topped with a their Pan Asian sauce while the Bass was covered with the Mango salsa. All were bursting with flavor and I’ll be sure to order again.

Looking to splurge a little? Top off your meal with the Crème Brûlée. Be warned, you won’t want to share! This classic custard-style dessert offers a carmelized sugar crust and is served with berries and fresh whipped cream. This is a treat you won’t want to miss and is a perfect way to end a meal. You’ll thank me!

The Crocker Park location serves dinner Monday thru Sunday. Lunch will be served Monday – Saturday and brunch on Sundays featuring a variety of Eggs Benedict dishes and Crème Brulee French Toast.

Bonefish Grill at Crocker Park hours of operation are:
Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Sunday – 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

For more information or to view the Crocker Park menu, please visit them online or call 440-414-0657. Reservations are recommended but not required, and walk-in guests are always welcome.

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The wait is almost over, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will be available to own starting in April. The film can be accessed as a download via Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere beginning April 1, with the Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD dropping April 5.

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