Hartland Winery & Vineyards is now Acres Away Winery, 425 County Road 23 in Ashley. With the rebranding, they’ll offer vineyard and winery tours, small private events, plus a kitchen and wood-fired pizza oven.
Owner Shane Christ said in a press release that he wants to expand the business to reach a wider audience and make it a destination for wine lovers.
Christ has teamed up with winemaker Kirk Etheridge to bring 30 years of experience to the operation. For more information, go online to acresawaywinery.com.
Three Crowns Coffee expands
Three Crowns Coffee has added a second location in the Warsaw area.
Their newest store is inside the Winona Live Building on Kings Highway in Winona Lake.
As with their store at 941 N. Detroit St., they feature coffee, drinks, paninis, and Bread & Basil pastries.
Owner Obadiah Clemans, who purchased the original store in 2022, says they offer the same coffee but different foods.
For now, the Winona Lake store is open 7 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. The Warsaw store is open weekdays from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays.
Former Green Frog owner Cindy Henry dies, 67
A former owner of a popular neighborhood bar has died. Cindy Henry took over the reins of The Green Frog on spring 2000 and operated it for the better part of two decades. Before that, she was an employee and patron.
In 2014, she stepped away to spend more time with her husband, Mayor Tom Henry. She returned to the bar in 2019 before selling it in the spring of 2023.
Henry was 67. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2022.
Get tips on setting up charcuterie board
There’s still space and time to improve your charcuterie skills.
On Saturday, Jan. 27, Matilda Rose Party Co. will present a how-to guide at Union Township Hall in Decatur.
Designed for newbies, you’ll learn how to build and set up your board, how to pair flavors and textures, and how to make your presentation shine.
It’s also a great primer for your Super Bowl party or Valentine’s Day gifts.
The class starts at 10 a.m. Tickets are $60 per person and $70 for two; both packages include a board. Union Township Hall is located at 4655 East 800 North.
Sign up at hotplate.com/matildarose.
Auburn museum hosts Bootlegger’s Ball
It’s a toast of sorts to celebrate the prohibition era. You can do that and more against the classic cars of the era.
The historic Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Auburn is partnering with Eckhart Public Library to present Bootlegger’s Ball on Feb. 10.
Enjoy a night in the museum, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. While you are at it, why not come dressed in apparel from the era?
Tickets are $40 per person or $75 for couples. Activities get started at 6 p.m. at the ACD Museum at 1600 S. Wayne St.
Enter chili into competition for good cause
Chief Mike Bentz has extended the challenge to bring the heat to his Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Feb. 4, at Piere’s, 5629 St. Joe Road.
The event judges beans, no beans, and exotic varieties. Bring your best concoction or vote on your favorites.
Doors open with chili testing beginning at 5 p.m. It runs to 8 p.m. Admission is $7 and is open to all ages. It’s all-you-can-eat with a cash bar and celebrity judges.
Proceeds benefit Humane Fort Wayne.
E-mail chefmikebentz@gmail.com or call (260) 418-6900 to register your pot of chili.
Georgios King Gyros now open on Coliseum
Georgios King Gyros is now open at 1818 Coliseum Blvd. North.
They opened Jan. 2, and, full disclosure, I’ve been there a few times. Okay, maybe more than a few times.
My go-to is their Fat Greek Baby. Imagine a cheeseburger and a gyro. It’s a mash-up of both with that sauce, tomatoes, and onions.
Their shakes also make for a great treat in chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, and root beer float varieties.
They are opens 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday; and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday.
Off the Eaten Path is the Whatzup weekly column that covers Northeast Indiana’s restaurant and food news. Send your news items to info@whatzup.com.
