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Wine Gallery moving, will expand into restaurant
The Wine Gallery and Cafe at 424 E. Third St. will move this fall into the first floor of the Beerman Building annex at 5 W. Monument Ave., overlooking RiverScape, Wine Gallery owner Brian Linnean said today, Sept. 8.
“We’re pretty ecstatic,” said Linnean, who signed the lease on the new location today. “We’ve been working on this for six months.”
The move will allow the Wine Gallery to install a hood ventilation system, which will allow it to greatly expand its menu offerings, Linnean said. Long-term plans call for renting the second floor of the building and offering a full-service restaurant, Linnean said. Ultimately, the name of the establishment may change, although Linnean said the term “Wine Gallery” will still be a part of any new restaurant name.
“We’re becoming more food-oriented, because that’s what our customers are asking for,” Linnean said. “We’re evolving into more of a restaurant-wine bar than a wine bar-restaurant.”
The Monument Avenue location “will have better amenities for customers,” Linnean said. The first-floor space on Monument will be to about 4,000 square feet, up from about 3,000 at the current facility at East Third Street and Wayne Avenue, and seating will increase to 140 from the current 80. In addition to an expanded wine-retail section and the ability to serve a broader food menu, “Parking will be a lot better — you won’t have to worry about getting towed anymore,” he said.
Renovation of the new space will begin quickly, though the timetable for opening isn’t yet set. “We would love to be in before our anniversary party on Nov. 10, but that may not be realistic,” Linnean said. He projected a probable December opening.
Linnean said he signed a four-year lease with an option to buy the building at the lease’s conclusion.
“We want to be a focal point for downtown. We’re here for the long haul,” he said.
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By mckinney1923
September 10, 2009 6:19 PM | Link to this
Congrats on the new choice of a great location.To drink a glass of great glass of wine over looking the river activity of biking and jogging while watching the end of the evening in the city that I love. Much success to you on the screen,BrianBy Duante
September 9, 2009 2:29 PM | Link to this
While I’ll miss the cozy setup at 5th and Wayne (and will be sad to see such a prime location empty), I’m excited for Brian and the Gallery because this means the place has really caught on.By Tavis
September 9, 2009 10:46 AM | Link to this
Congratulations Brian!! I was just talking about your wonderful establishment! Bragging about you, the atmosphere, the service, food, wine, all of it!! This is so awesome. You know I will be there as often as I can and I will keep bringing new people with me to share & spread the love! I am so excited, this is great!By uke51
September 8, 2009 10:23 PM | Link to this
View of the river while drinking a great glass of wine,and eating good food can it get any better? Congrats Brian. So excited this is really happening.By Larry
September 8, 2009 9:23 PM | Link to this
I hope this works well for Brian. I always get nervous when a place I really like makes changes (remember Peasant Stock?) but Brian has had a good sense of what works and we’ll happily follow and support him. The food is good, but that’s just a bonus, as far as we’re concerned. We go for the variety of wine, the laid back atmosphere of the place … and the knowledge and congeniality of the proprietor.By Jenny
September 8, 2009 9:11 PM | Link to this
This is by far the best news I have read all day! The wine selection is great but what has kept us coming back is the food.By vierenner
September 8, 2009 8:48 PM | Link to this
Great news indeed. My wife & I have enjoyed our visits there … relaxed atmosphere, couch seating, great wines, comfortable. Have also seen cars being towed … glad to see that problem addressed.By reggie98ud
September 8, 2009 6:18 PM | Link to this
While I am happy for the business to expand, I am disappointed as I could walk to the Wine Gallery for lunch (as I have done on a few occasions). Oh well, I am being selfish, and very excited to see the new location. Right across from Riverscape with the beautiful view and fantastic food… something tells me we might need reservations in the future!! Good Luck!!By Gene
September 8, 2009 6:11 PM | Link to this
Congratulations, you worked so hard to make this happen. I’ll happily help carry boxes over :)By chiefwino
September 8, 2009 5:53 PM | Link to this
Congratulations Brian! Let me know if you need help moving, I’ll try not to get too thirsty.By Bucks Braun
September 8, 2009 5:22 PM | Link to this
Wonderful news. Brian is a good businessman, and a wonderful host. This new spot will be a great asset to downtown Dayton.By Leslie
September 8, 2009 4:58 PM | Link to this
Great news. Congratulations!By Patty
September 8, 2009 4:49 PM | Link to this
How exciting!! We love this place and the thought of more food choices is even better. I wish you all the luck!