Postino WineCafe Coming to Charlotte in Summer of 2024
Postino plans its first North Carolina flagship restaurant at The Bowl at Ballantyne™
(Charlotte, NC) – Postino (www.postinowinecafe.com), the all-day restaurant and wine café known for its cult-like following, welcoming hospitality, and inspired spaces – is opening its doors in Charlotte. Scheduled to open in Summer of 2024 at The Bowl at Ballantyne™, the hottest new development that is home to top restaurants and retail stores, along with a live music venue. Opening in a 5,213-square-foot space, this 198-seat restaurant, including a spacious 56-seat outdoor patio, embodies Postino’s warm, come-as-you-are culture, eclectic design, menu that appeals to all and vibes that will keep people coming back for more. Postino has become synonymous with serving as the perfect date night spot, host for your everyday happy hour, and gathering space for friends and family to catch up over great food and drink.
Offering an ever-changing selection of boutique wines, craft brews and cocktails, paired with a decked-out menu of bruschetta, panini, salads, and a lineup of crave-worthy charcuterie boards and shareables, the Postino team is dreaming up a one-of-a-kind kicked back space served up with a sophisticated twist. Postino WineCafé draws its name from the Italian word for postman – an homage to the former 1940’s post office where the first Postino was born over 20 years ago – but each location is unique to the neighborhood and community in which it lives. Accordingly, the idea to bring the concept to Charlotte began with discovering the perfect destination within this vibrant community. Located in the suburbs of the city and minutes from South Carolina, Ballantyne’s lush, southern scenery, ever-developing campus, and thriving business landscape is the perfect home for the restaurant. Postino is excited to introduce a new neighborhood hangout to the new heart of the Carolinas where ‘Drinking Wine At Lunch Is Not a Crime.’
“As one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, it’s clear that there is so much to love about the Charlotte area: from the sense of modern sophistication to the bustling streets and dynamic arts and culture scene,” said Postino Co-Founder and CEO Lauren Bailey. “And we are so lucky to have found the perfect space at The Bowl at Ballantyne™, which, without a doubt, will become the ultimate destination for dining, shopping, and entertainment as it continues to grow. We couldn’t be more eager to dive into the passionate Queen City community. ”
Postino hallmarks include sophisticated mid-century modern furniture sourced from local vintage shops, quirky found objects and showstopping art installations, rollup garage doors, custom walnut wine walls, and get-your-shazam-ready playlists that keep the good times rolling. Plus, what makes Postino special, their simple yet powerful mission to “Make People Feel Good.”
Open daily for lunch and dinner, Postino will proudly pour a wide variety of North Carolina craft brews, alongside more than 30 wines by the glass. Plus, Postino will offer delicious daily specials and $25 Bottle & Board on Monday and Tuesday (a bottle of wine and a board of bruschetta for only $25).
“Becoming a part of the fabric of a neighborhood is always our goal, and really, what better fit for Postino than an idyllic community that includes an outdoor music amphitheater, green spaces, and amazing neighboring tenants,” Bailey says. “We can’t wait to welcome our new neighbors and friends here at The Bowl at Ballantyne™ and feel so fortunate to be surrounded by such crazy, good company.”
Postino will be located at 15210 Bowl Street, Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28277. For more information visit www.postinowinecafe.com.
About Upward Projects
Upward Projects, the restaurant development company behind Postino WineCafé, creates inspired restaurants that are connected to the communities they serve, built on a foundation of historically relevant buildings integral to the neighborhoods they surround. Hallmarks include pairing delicious food with local ingredients, bespoke beverage programs and a warm, friendly culture that brings everyone together. Upward Projects proudly features over 25 markedly unique restaurants across five brands in five states, led by Postino, an Arizona-born restaurant concept with unique locations across Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Georgia, and California, plus Arizona-specific “indies” Joyride Taco House, Federal Pizza, Windsor and Churn. Upward Projects has built a cult-like following with mid-century adaptive reuse design, trend-setting real estate selection, and decked-out menus of crave-worthy shareables designed to instigate last-bite fights. Upward Projects also promotes in-fill development by focusing on adaptive reuse projects and creating modern “third places” that enhance the neighborhood culture they inhabit.
About Ballantyne®
Recognized internationally as one of the most successfully designed and executed mixed-use communities, the Ballantyne® campus is a 2,000-acre community in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Ballantyne® area features thousands of apartments, over 1,000 single-family homes, the highest-rated public schools, nearly 600 hotel rooms, 20+ miles of walking paths and bike lanes plus a greenway extension, over 100 acres of parks and green space, as well as dozens of restaurants, medical and retail amenities. With a laser-sharp focus on providing the nation’s most desirable work-life balance community, Northwood Office owns and manages 4.5 million square feet of Class A office space at Ballantyne® with additional entitlements in place on the 535-acre property. Efforts to create a more urban, walkable environment include The Bowl at Ballantyne™, home to a well-curated lineup of restaurants, shops and services opening in 2024. Visit goballantyne.com for the latest community happenings, project updates and leasing availabilities.
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