Following The Beat of Deep Ellum
Postino Wine Cafe Opens First Dallas Location.
With an eclectic interior, premium bar program and “drinking wine at lunch is not a crime” motto, Postino Wine Cafe burst onto the scene when it opened its first Dallas location in Deep Ellum last month.
Postino got its start in Phoenix, with its first location set up in an old post office in Arizona. Co-founder Lauren Bailey now has a passion for finding historic or older buildings and breathing new life into them with this vibrant restaurant concept.
“It has been a [rewarding] challenging experience both mentally and physically, and one we still use as the benchmark for our success,” Lauren says. “All these years later, we still have that grit and passion of a small operation…we’ve just grown up a little.”
Lauren is happy that the concept is blooming in Deep Ellum, a community that she already feels connected to.
"Deep Ellum instantly caught our attention with its deep-rooted history, incredible buildings and lively community,” Lauren says. “We quickly fell in love with the art, the other businesses and most of all the people who make it such a special place. I had goosebumps when I first stepped into the building and knew in my gut that was the one.”
Because of that flair for uniqueness, no two Postinos are alike. So guests are sure to experience the locality of Deep Ellum through every aspect of the 3,500-squarefoot location.
“Our projects always start with finding the neighborhood that we connect with and then bringing [the space to life] in a way that really connects with the neighborhood. As soon as we discovered Deep Ellum, we knew it was the perfect match for us with the vibrant, come-as-you-are culture,” Lauren explains. “We work to connect to people and have a heartbeat behind our doors. Dallas is a special place for us, and we look forward to growing old here.”
The funky wine shop, which offers lunch, happy hour, dinner and brunch, is filled with mid-century modern furniture sourced from local vintage shops. Complete with pops of color, roll-up garage doors and custom walnut wine walls, the fun starts as soon as guests walk in. To commemorate Deep Ellum, Postino also features a wall of vintage concert tickets, gathered from the community as well as Postino fans across the country.
After taking in the scene, browse its extensive wine menu. With 30 wines by the glass available, guests can easily find something to quench their thirst.
“Whether unique collaborative projects with iconic winemakers around the world or hard-to-find boutique selections, the Postino wine program is both exploratory and satisfying,” Postino’s beverage director Brent Karlicek says.
To honor Dallas’ craft breweries, its drink menu also boasts 30 local beers (including brews from Deep Ellum Brewing Co., Revolver Brewing, Community Beer Co. and Lakewood Brewing), as well as a variety of sleek cocktails.
Postino’s food menu is built around creating a shared experience. To try a variety of its offerings, order a bruschetta board. Guests can choose up to four of its combinations, either on its regular or gluten-free bread. And with combinations like brie, apple and fig spread and piquillo pepper and goat cheese, there’s sure to be an offering that will get your mouth watering.
Heartier bites can be found in its house meatballs, complete with goat cheese, and its roast beef panini. While snackers will love grazing on its crispy cauliflower and sweet potato wedges, those looking for a full meal can revel in its fresh paninis, soups and salads or enjoy a combo with its select two options.
Regardless of your order, each of Postino’s dishes uses locally sourced ingredients from Texas farmers and ranchers. So guests can feel good about dining in on their next night out.