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22 Years for Wine Cellars of Annapolis, Neighborhood American and Wine Bistro, Family BBQ Meals Made Easy

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• Cheers to 22 years! Opening its doors for the first time in 2002, Wine Cellars of Annapolis is an innovative wine experience offering exceptional selections, wine education, and free tastings in a relaxing and cozy atmosphere. They have two FREE text clubs. Each Friday, Wine Cellars Text Club members will receive a text with an exclusive, unbeatable offer of great wine priced at $7.50. The wine is valued at least $15. It is a one-day exclusive deal, only available through text (not available in store). Members of the Reserve Text Club will receive text offers occasionally, as deals become available. Members get exclusive access to premium, limited wines. Both text club memberships are free!
  • P.S. Every Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm, Wine Cellars of Annapolis offers free complimentary tasting experiences. This Saturday they are doing a multi-station tasting, featuring New Beaujolais and a surprise pop-up! 

• After you grab some wine, stop by Grapes Wine Bar & Restaurant, next door to Wine Cellars of Annapolis (same owners!), for delicious food and an extensive wine list. Grapes is a comfortable, casual neighborhood bistro that supports local farmers for the best produce. Their Fall menu includes a Butternut Squash Bisque with goat cheese and pepitas; Pan Seared Scallops with diced butternut squash, butternut squash puree, melted leeks, and a red wine gastrique; a Marinated Pork Chop with spaghetti squash, wild mushrooms, and crispy sage; and Airline Crispy Chicken Breast with roasted carnival cauliflower, cauliflower puree, and hot honey. Don’t forget to finish with the Pumpkin Crème Brulé, which literally tastes like pumpkin pie in a bowl!
  • P.S. They have earned the Wine Spectator Restaurant Award of Excellence for the 9^th year in a row, ranking among the best placed in the world to drink wine!

• Halloween is tomorrow! Don’t have time to get ready for trick-or-treating AND figure out dinner plans? Need a standout dish for a potluck or a meal for your next event or outing? Look no further! Order one of Chad’s Family Meals from Chad’s BBQ. It’s an easy and affordable way to satisfy everyone’s cravings. You can either call ahead or stop by for convenient carry-out service. They’ll prepare your favorite menu items and pack them family-style. Sample Family Meals include the #1 Pulled Pork BBQ ($32 feeds 3-4 and includes 1 lb of pulled pork, sauce, 2 medium sides, and 4 potato buns); #2 Chicken and Ribs ($65 feeds 5-6 and includes 1 full rack of baby back ribs, 1 whole grilled chicken [halved], 2 medium sides, and 3 pieces of corn bread); and #3 Chad’s BBQ Feast ($96 feeds 10-12 and includes 1 full rack of baby back ribs, 1 whole grilled chicken [halved], 1 lb pulled pork, sauce, 4 Kielbasa links, 3 medium sides, and 4 pieces of cornbread).
  • P.S. Gooey, hot, cheesy deliciousness! Their mac and cheese is a menu staple that is made from scratch daily.