All-day restaurant and wine bar Postino expanding to Plaza Midwood
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Postino WineCafe in Ballantyne. Photo; Laura Barrero/Axios
Postino WineCafe, an all-day restaurant and wine bar, is opening a second Charlotte-area location in Plaza Midwood later this summer.
Why it matters: The Phoenix-born wine bar is going into the Commonwealth development, in the heart of Plaza Midwood, which is quickly becoming one of the city's biggest hubs for buzzy national restaurant and retail brands.
Catch up quick: Postino opened at The Bowl at Ballantyne in 2024. It also has a location in Raleigh.
What to expect: The 4,113-square-foot Plaza Midwood location will be open daily for lunch and dinner.
- The menu will feature 30 wines by the glass, North Carolina craft beer and cocktails.
Sip on this: Postino is also known for its daily deals, including its Monday and Tuesday "Bottle & Board" special, which pairs a bottle of wine with a bruschetta board for $25.
Best bites: Its food menu consists of bruschetta, panini, salads, charcuterie boards and shareable plates.
Fun fact: Postino says its name, Italian for "postman," is a nod to the 1940s post office that housed the original location over 25 years ago.
Zoom out: The Commonwealth mixed-use development is becoming a walkable pocket in Plaza Midwood for trendy restaurants, fitness concepts and retail — similar to The Bowl at Ballantyne.
- Recent openings include NYC bakery Maman, which has seen lines out the door since opening, and the acclaimed Austin-based Japanese sushi restaurant Uchi.
If you go: Postino Plaza Midwood is expected to open by late summer at 1606 Commonwealth Ave.