b'(Below left) Open Stage with Chris Biester on Wednesday nights are legendary. Taylor Meier from the group, Caamp, often played these open mic sessions. Following a sold out show at the Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium, Meier and some members of Caamp stopped by Casa Nueva to say hello.(Right) Casa Nueva offers lots of great souvenir apparel, drinkware, and more. Ask about their selection next time you come to Athens County.offering vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options. We make everything in-house, by hand every day, so we know exactly what goes into every item, Corbin emphasizes, ensuring transparency for diners with any preference or restriction.The restaurants ever-evolving seasonal menu offers unique items like chipotle butternut squash, strawberry habanero, and ramp verde salsas, keeping things new with seasonal ingredients, while some favorites remain fixtures that customers return for time and again. Harvey advises first-timers to keep it simple. I like the Build-Your-Own because if youre a picky eater, you can start with a burrito and get what you want in it. And then (later) be more adventurous and order something from the seasonal menu. Take advantage of the chips and salsa sampler. Its a tasty way to determine which salsa youll choose for your entree. Whatever you order, try some of their innovative drinks, like aCrisp and refreshing, you cant go wrong with Casas Classic cucumber vodka gimlet or a spicy margarita, toMargarita. They pair well with a chips and salsa sampler.round out your order.If youre searching for a true taste of Athens, Casa offers much more than just a meal. Its a warmCASA NUEVAand unique experience overflowing with flavor6 W. State Streetand heart. And theres no tipping! But if you doAthens, OH 45701tip, it goes to the local charity of the month.740-592-2016So hold your margarita glasses high and wishCASANUEVA.COMour friends at Casa Nueva a happy 40th year and to another forty more. Cheers!VISIT ATHENS COUNTY | ATHENSOHIO.COM 45'