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Postino Wine Cafe Comes To Southlake Town Square.
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Drinking wine at lunch is not a crime, especially when it’s at Postino Wine Cafe. With 25 restaurants in five states, this booming franchise is quickly becoming everyone’s favorite hip new place to grab a sip after work or on the weekends. Rejoice as the latest 5,000-square-foot wine cafe has officially arrived in Southlake Town Square, creating a veritable “patio row” along Main Street.
Born in a historic 1940s-era Arizona post office in 2001, Postino Wine Cafe is an elegant hub where people can connect through their shared love of fine food and wine. Opening its newest cafe inside the former Ann Taylor store, founder Lauren Bailey says Southlake was perfect for their DFW expansion due to its dynamic dining community.
“We love connecting with foodie-centric communities that embrace the spirit of togetherness,” Lauren says. “Southlake’s sense of community deeply resonated with us and our core values.”
With an upscale industrial vibe, Postino utilizes vintage decor, mid-century furniture and commissioned pieces from local artists to highlight Southlake’s history and culture. The interior is decked with close to 400 vintage clocks that are beautifully juxtaposed by the rich plant life carried throughout the space. Custom walnut walls further lend to the restaurant’s rustic influences, while the exterior garage doors roll up to reveal the umbrella-lined patio, where sippers can people-watch shoppers roaming around James Avery, Vera Bradley and J. McLaughlin across the street. With a row of patio restaurants that include Moxies, Milwaukee Joe’s and Starbucks, Postino feels right at home.
There are plenty of offerings by the glass and bottle at this eclectic and vibrant cafe. With a seasonal menu carefully curated by advanced sommelier Brent Karlicek, Postino boasts 40-plus varietals from around the globe and 30-plus beers from local and domestic breweries. Indulge in sparkling rosés from Spain, crisp pinots from Italy or strong cabernets from France and Chile. No matter which tastes you prefer, Postino’s wine and beverage program is designed to cater to your specific palette.
Postino is much more than a wine bar. In addition to its vast array of beverages, Postino also features a robust menu that satiates all kinds of appetites. For lighter fare, its snack menu includes small bites such as mozzarella and tomatoes, sweet potato wedges and smoked salmon crostini, while its variety of beef, chicken and shrimp skewers provide extra meaty flair. Its paninis are filled with either Tuscan tuna, roasted chicken, or prosciutto di parma and are grilled with your choice of either ciabatta or focaccia bread.
But when it comes to serving large groups, there’s no better option than Postino’s bruschetta and charcuterie boards. Imported directly from Italy, there are more than 12 mouth-watering bruschetta varieties to choose from, including farm-fresh tomato and basil, fig and mascarpone and sweet and spicy pepper jam with goat cheese. A rotating selection of cheeses is cycled out to keep the charcuterie boards fresh and up-to-date with whipped ricotta, brie, cambozola and more. And for the meat fans, other boards come with hefty proteins including Spanish chorizo, salami and pork links.
While lunch and dinner here is a guaranteed good time, you’ll especially want to make weekend brunch at Postino a priority. Taking place every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Postino’s Southlake brunch has many unique entrees that you can’t get during the week. Bubbly cocktails like the ‘Lectric Eye provide their own spin on a traditional Aperol spritz with cappelletti bitters, while the don Blanc is a refreshing lemonade and soda water hybrid. Breakfast bites such as the Ricotta Fritters and Cast Iron Sticky Bread serve as a sweet way to start your day, and the P.R.E.A.M. bowl is packed with eggs, broccolini, avocado and meat skewers that give you a little bit of everything. Don’t forget to try the chocolate bouchon ganache, creme brulee and salted caramel sundae if you’re craving dessert.
At Postino, catering to the customer is prioritized above everything else. Whether you’re an experienced vino connoisseur or are just looking for a place to relax with your friends, Postino is committed to building connections through its luxurious cafe experience.
“We’re all about keeping the good times rolling,” Lauren says. “We hope Postino offers Southlake a thriving hub for good food, good wine and good times for everyone.”