First look: Postino WineCafe opening in Ballantyne
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Postino WineCafe, an all-day restaurant and wine café, is opening at The Bowl at Ballantyne this Friday, July 19.
Why it matters: This is part of the Phoenix-born wine bar chain's broader expansion into North Carolina, including a location in Raleigh.
Dig in: Its food menu is designed to be shareable, and has items like bruschetta and charcuterie boards, plus other main dishes like panini sandwiches and salads.
- Its drink menu will have craft cocktails, North Carolina beers and more than 30 wines by the glass.
Deals: Postino will offer daily specials, like $25 "Bottle and Board" on Monday and Tuesday evenings, which includes a bottle of wine and a board of bruschetta for $25.
- "We serve select wines by the glass for $6 every day from 11am til 5pm," Bailey said.
What to expect: The 5,213-square-foot space seats nearly 200 people inside and 56 on its outdoor patio.
- If you've been to a Postino in Colorado, Georgia, California or Texas, you'll notice no two restaurants are alike.
- CEO and co-founder of Postino's parent company Upward Projects, Lauren Bailey, tells Axios that the restaurants are decorated to represent their respective communities.
The vibe: "It's not a traditional, typical, restaurant," Bailey, tells Axios, adding that it's the kind of place you can go to work from your laptop, go on a first date, meet friends for happy hour, or host events like bridal showers.
Stop by: 15210 Bowl Street, behind North Italia and Flower Child.
- Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Editor's note: This story was originally published in May 2024 and updated July 2024 with fresh photos.