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Chefs In The Spotlight Eric And Theresa Schramm
Of Crosswinds Restaurant And Bar
“Keep your friends close, and your bourbon closer.” - Old Kentucky Proverb
By Sherri Roth, Feature and Food Writer
Bourbon, that seductive amber nectar that was born and bred in the Kentucky hills over 200 years ago, is enjoying a renaissance throughout America. From sea to shining sea, bourbon lov- ers are raising their glasses, knowing no boundar- ies of gender,
race, finan-
cial means
or genera-
tion. There
are bourbon
tasting par-
ties, bour-
bon bars,
bourbon-
infused cu-
linary de-
lights, and
of course,
the famous
Bourbon
Trail. His-
torically and
culturally,
bourbon is
part of “us”,
and in fact
was declared to be “America’s Native Spirit” by Congress in 1964. Where to go on the lake shore to experience that smooth “journey of warmth” of a great bourbon? Eric and Theresa Schramm,
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Eric and Theresa Schramm
FUN FACTS - Chefs Eric and Theresa Schramm
• Age: Eric: 36 Theresa: 35
• Hometown: Port Clinton
• Family: Son Benjamin, age 5 and a
Yorkie/Terrier mix named Jameson
• Favorite NFL Team: Cleveland Browns
• Hobbies and Pastimes: Trying new whiskeys, traveling, cooking for family and friends, 90’s rock and alternative music. Theresa also loves home DIY projects, and Eric serves as Fire Lieutenant and EMT for Catawba Island.
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