Why is a Theater Important to an Entire Downtown?
The silver screen has been one of the best ways to experience a film for over a century. The large picture and the surround sound are immersive to the point…
How a Struggling Small Town Can Survive In Today’s World
The social media account ‘Revitalize, or Die’ analyzes small towns that are struggling economically and what they can do to bounce back. The account is run by Jeff Siegler, who…
What Makes a Great Whisky?
Whisky is ubiquitous, more so than several other forms of liquor, as it is made worldwide. Whisky is made from fermented grain mash and can be used with different grains…
The Superior Experience at the Mercantile
What makes a shopping experience superior What is a Superior Experience? It is the hoped-for goal of the Superior Street Mercantile (SSM), and it has three key components: A welcoming,…
Why A Downtown Market is important for A Vibrant Community
A Grocery Store vs. a Community Experience In today's world, larger shopping centres are becoming increasingly abundant. Despite that trend, there is still room for a downtown market to flourish,…
Is Downtown Albion a Food Desert?
You may have heard of the term ‘food desert’ before, but what does it mean exactly? If you look up a quick definition on Google, a food desert is an…
Common White Wine Types and Their Food Pairings
As W.C Fields once said: “I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.” Indeed, there are many great wines to choose from, whether you are a…
Most Common Red Wines
Common Types Of Red Wines. Red wines are as varied as the red grapes that make them, and there are quite literally hundreds of varieties of red wine grapes out…
The Wonders, and Workings, of White Wine
White wine has existed for at least 4,000 years. White wines are often used as an apéritif before a meal, with dessert, or as a refreshing drink between meals. White…
From Destemming to Decanting: A Must Read of Red Wine Making.
Red wine is a type of wine made from dark-colored grape varieties. The color of the wine can range from intense violet, typical of young wines, through to brick red for mature wines and brown…