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    John Christ Winery

    John Christ Winery

    3.5(73 reviews)
    9.0 mi
    $$

    We stopped by Laughing Bomb Brewery on a whim, curious to see what had taken over the former John…read moreChrist Winery location. The concept--part winery, part brewery--definitely intrigued us, and I'll say right off the bat: the service staff was truly fantastic. Friendly, attentive, and clearly putting in the effort to make guests feel welcome. That said, the overall experience was a bit of a mixed bag. The seasonal mixed drinks were creative and fun, and the fries were surprisingly solid. Unfortunately, the spicy chicken sandwich was underwhelming--bland, without much heat or flavor--and the buffalo chicken dip was just decent. With a pretty limited food menu, we found ourselves wishing for a few more standout options to round out the visit. To be fair, we didn't sample any of their craft beers, which could very well be the highlight of the place. But for a Friday happy hour at 5:30, the sparse crowd (just eight people, including us) made the atmosphere feel more quiet than energetic. I genuinely want to root for a local spot like this, and I admire what they're trying to build. But based on our experience, this feels like a one-and-done for us. I'm still giving it 3 stars , largely because the staff really did make the best impression of the night--and that counts for a lot.

    It has been a bit since I reviewed this amazing place, and given their updated menu, I felt now was…read morea great time. We have certainly become a "regular" here. We love the events they have, especially Thursday Trivia. And I also love their fun seasonal drinks. As vegetarians, we love that there are great food options for us, especially the new Mediterranean board we just tried. And they also have amazing homemade veggie burgers. If you haven't been here for awhile, you should definitely stop in!

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    Christmas Around the World

    Christmas Around the World

    4.0(1 review)
    5.9 mi

    After reading some reviews on facebook, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly…read moresurprised! I went a few days before Christmas and it was not very crowded at all (however, it was quite chilly, which may have kept some folks from coming out). The prices started out at 35 for the all-inclusive ticket (includes slide and mini golf) and 20 for a regular entry ticket, plus 5 bucks for parking. But the management seems to be open to feedback, as they reduced those prices to 25 for all-inclusive, 15 for regular admission, and free parking. There are some kinks to work out, indeed, but I think they can do it for next season! For instance, the signage is not great. There are just one or two small signs that point you to the slide with no further instructions. No one tells you that if you purchased the all-inclusive ticket that you have to seek out a waiver to sign and then go get your own tube on the field-level to bring with you to the top of the slide. So I walked up there and they sent me back down with my tail between my legs. The workers agreed that it wasn't well marked, so I likely was not the first one to do this. I also saw a family headed up behind me without their tubes, so they turned around to find them as well after I advised them of my experience. Also, found it mildly confusing where to exit the Christmas Around the World tent, and some of the passport stamps were hard to find. I was still not clear about what the prize was for completing all the stamps. But it was still really fun to wander through each country. The backdrops were artsy and beautifully illustrated. I think that some of the country displays needed a little more substance though. Parts of that tent felt forlorn and empty. Maybe more fun samples in each country's section, kind of like the gluhwein sample in Germany, or some other clever little give-aways, international cookie samples, or even some merch for sale. The food trucks were fine, but I don't know if I would necessarily describe it as an international array of food offerings per-se. Not a bad selection, just not exactly unique- they are all found pretty universally, at least in this part of Ohio year-round. Only one set of restrooms were open in the ballpark and unless you stumbled upon the ones that were NOT open, you would not know this. Something that some minor signage or even a map could really help with. They did publish a map on social media, but it didn't have specifics. There was merch available, but you cannot buy a gluhwein mug unless you purchase it with a drink. For $12 I found this to be a little steep, as you can get the mug and the gluhwein in European Christmas markets for 4 Euro or less! The merch vendor here did sell some cute sweatshirts and the make-your-own cotton candy machine was really cool in the candy tent. The bars were plentiful throughout the event, and their omnipresence suggests that their goal is to make a large profit off alcohol sales. In fact, the only obvious signage pointed guests to the bar areas. However, there were lots of children there, so I am not sure if beverages sales were as lucrative as they expected. Other signs were not as direct or not present at all. In fact, I don't think I saw any signs for mini golf whatsoever. The glockenspiel was beautiful and there were some dancers over in that area, which was a cool concept. Maybe some more things like this would enhance the event too. Or maybe move the passport area inside the ballpark to make it seem less spread out and simpler to enjoy? There is so much potential here! I had fun and enjoyed myself. With a few alterations, this could be an outstanding Christmas attraction in northeast Ohio. Right now it's not on par with Castle Noel, The Christmas Story House, The Ohio Christmas Factory, or even Stan Hywett (which is probably in another category, but still a holiday attraction).....however, with a little TLC and feedback after this initial year, I'll bet they can make it into something really wonderful.

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