Greece-inspired coffee and wine restaurant coming to Uptown

Why it matters: A new restaurant opening in Uptown is a big deal, as the pandemic hasn’t been kind to the area. Most of its corporate towers are still mostly empty as employees work from home. As a result more small businesses are closing than opening.

Details: The new restaurant’s name hasn’t been announced, but we do know it’ll serve wine, coffee, desserts and small tapas for dinner.

Steve Panteliodis, from National Restaurant Properties, says the tenant is working with a general manager and plans to start renovating the Wooden Vine space next week.

Background: The Wooden Vine closed one year ago due to financial setbacks caused by the pandemic. Owner Bethany Richey told CBJ the bar’s last day open “felt like a funeral.”