Joe Fricano

About the Author Joe Fricano

Giuseppe (Joe) Fricano is a writer and editor living in Columbus, Ohio, where he works in a library. He enjoys being surrounded by books, getting involved with local music and arts events, wallowing in existential dread, and having a generous pour of Scotch whisky in good company.


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Hanson of Sonoma Distillery

Award-winning spirits aren’t far away, in fact, they’re nestled right in Sonoma County. Hanson of Sonoma Distillery specializes in unique flavored vodkas made from organic grapes to result in a delicious spirit. Experimenting with flavors like cucumber mint, habanero pepper, ginger root, espresso, and boysenberry, Hanson of Sonoma offers a …

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Summer Brews at the HenHouse

Photo: Alvin Jornada  Focused on brewing underappreciated beers since 2011, Henhouse Brewing has now opened a second location, the Petaluma Palace of Barrels. Customers can enjoy 16 of their beers on tap and grab a bite from one of the rotating food trucks during the evenings Wednesday through Sunday. HenHouse’s …

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Summertime Fun in Sonoma County

Sonoma County, California is home to over 400 wineries, 50 miles of lovely pacific coastline, and at just 30 miles north of San Francisco, it’s one of California’s most beautiful areas to enjoy in the west coast summer. Sonoma is packed with exciting events, arts culture, restaurants, and bars all …

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The Hammerfriar Art Legacy

Photo: Hammerfriar  After 13 years of guiding the Hammerfriar Art Gallery  through its infancy, founder Jill Plamann sets sights on retirement and passes the torch onto new owners Charly Leys and Glen Young. After 40 years of presenting art, Plamann has curated a final show featuring work from 41 different …

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Wero Restaurant at Virginia Dare Winery

Native America cuisine gets some well-deserved love at Virginia Dare Winer where the Wero Restaurant has recently opened. Inspired by early North American inhabitants, Wero serves up popular dishes steeped in Native American tradition like fry bread tacos, bison ribs, and rotisserie chicken. Part of the Family Coppola, the winery …

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