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A Taste of Ohio gears up for one-year anniversary events

by Lynette Dotson
It has already been a year since A “I think it’s just an experience, and The updated menu includes a nice there was a very surreal moment,” said
Taste of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer in- people really seem to relax, unwind, and selection of appetizers, ranging from a Dickinson. “We had the doors open for
troduced Zanesville to their trendy yet enjoy themselves,” explained Dickin- small or large Charcuterie Board to Pep- First Friday Night Art Walk because we
timeless lounge that offers a social envi- son. “We also see a lot of camaraderie peroni or Meatball Pizza Bombs, just to also have runners upstairs. So, we did a
ronment unlike any other. To celebrate, between the customers. So, you’ll see name a couple. Then there are the Hand- display of our machines where people
owners Kenneth and Tessa Dickinson some of our regular customers helping helds, Spicy Birria Tacos made with bris- could get a card and, you know, just
and Joseph and Angela Bailey have new customers or, you know, people sit- ket, Pulled Chicken Sandwich, Italian or practice on it. It was just a display be-
planned a weekend of events to thank ting together that maybe didn’t come Pizza Subs, a Dill Pickle Sandwich, and fore we ever opened. And so, the first
existing customers and welcome new in together, but they’re all sharing the more! There are also salads and soups, people that came in to do that, they vis-
faces. same space and hanging out.” and pizzas. For dessert, you have your ited us not too long ago for the first time.
“Just reflecting back, we are very, very, There are inviting spaces throughout choice of a few indulgences such as the So, that was a full circle moment to see,
very, very, extremely thankful to the that lend themselves to small to larger Chocolate Brownie à la Mode and either remind us of, you know, how, where we
community and our customers,” said group gatherings and would work per- a Bourbon or Strawberry Cheesecake. started and how far it has come along.”
co-owner Tessa Dickinson. “So, with this fectly for anything from a relaxing pit Of course, one of the main draws is the A Taste of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer
one-year anniversary, we want to cel- stop after work, a place to bring a new self-serve machines with Ohio-made is open Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. and
ebrate our business, but we also want to book to read while grabbing a bite to beer, bourbon, and wine. In addition, you Friday and Saturday from 4 to 11 p.m.
do customer appreciation and show our eat, a hang out with friends over some can also order a soda, a mocktail, a wine You can follow them on Facebook and
appreciation for our customers and com- competitive games and a few drinks, or slushy, and other drinks. Instagram. For more information visit
munity, and also, you know, we relate to stop in and help to complete the ongo- “One thing that stands out to me, atasteofohiowbb.com.
small businesses, and so we know what ing jigsaw puzzle.
that takes to run a small business. So, Additionally, there are upstairs spaces
we want to kind of put a spotlight on and that are available to rent.
support other small businesses on that “We want everybody to feel welcome
Friday night.” here. There is something for everybody
On Friday, June 6, from 5 p.m. to 9 from the time you come in to the time
p.m., there will be a Small Business Cel- you leave. It’s a safe space. It’s, you
ebration featuring a live performance by know, just inviting,” Dickerson explained.
Dr. Laura Schuman. Tables will be set “And also, it’s 21 and over, but we have
up in the back alley. This is a great free something for everybody, something for
way for businesses to get the word out everyone 21 and over. It’s not just about
about their business. Nearly two dozen alcohol. We do serve fountain drinks. We
businesses have already signed up to be serve mocktails. We have non-alcoholic
there including: Creations by Shaunes- beer. We don’t want people to think that
sa, Crafty Neathers Baked Goods, Blush you have to drink to come in here and
Nails & Spa, Not Your Waifu Designs, have fun.”
Elite Party Service LLC, Pearls & Bling, A lot has changed since their opening
Grace & Pearls Beauty, Max Knight For- day, like the addition of the patio space
ever Young Photo Booth, A Girl And A out back and the indoor-outdoor area
Brush, Gloss & Spark, Hive & Wick Co., with a dart board and over overhead
Red Bud Candle Company, She Delivers, garage door to open the room up to the
V&V Learning Center, The Purple Ele- outside on warm days. A humidor hous- A Taste of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer owners Kenneth and Tessa Dickinson, and Angela and Joseph
phant, Pretty Mama Trucker, Maria Alise ing cigars has also been added. Bailey. Lynette Dotson
Jewelry, Scentsy by Cassandra, Veterans “Our menu has changed drastically
Appreciation Foundation, Big Brothers over the past year,” said Dickinson. “I
Big Sisters, Sisterz, Sipz, & Sweetz, and think over the past year, what we didn’t
Foodworks Alliance. maybe anticipate or plan or foresee in
Then on Saturday, June 7, A Customer the beginning was how many events and
Appreciation Block Party will take place private parties that we do here. We’ve
with DJ Gary Lee out back from 6 p.m. to had bridal showers, graduation parties,
10 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dog meals and birthday parties. We’ve hosted wed-
will be on the menu, and games and dings here. We’ve done corporate events
giveaways will be held throughout the here. So, that was something I think that
evening. has really grown throughout the year.”

Zane State College Honors

Angela Hendershot with NISOD

Excellence Award

Submitted
Zane State College is proud to an-
nounce that Assistant English Professor
Angela Hendershot has been named the
2025 recipient of the National Institute
for Staff and Organizational Develop-
ment (NISOD) Excellence Award. This
prestigious honor recognizes faculty and
staff who demonstrate an outstanding
commitment to student success and
their college community.
“Professor Hendershot’s creativity and
commitment to students are inspiring to
all of us at Zane State. She is so deserv-
ing of this award,” said Deb Hysell, Ex-
ecutive Dean of Arts and Sciences.
Hendershot was nominated for her ex-
ceptional dedication to student achieve-
ment and her inspiring approach to
teaching. Known for her accessibility
and encouragement, she consistently
goes the extra mile to support and em-
Zane State College Assistant Professor Angela
Hendershot Submitted power her students both inside and out-
side the classroom.
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