THE GLASS HOUSE AT FABO CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING FEBRUARY 10
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
FABO Café is expanding their wine bar! Loyal customers have come to love FABO for the shop’s coffee, specialty food items and array of work by regional artists. Now we're expanding to make room for The Glass House at FABO, a wine bar featuring a constantly evolving list of recommended wines by the glass and the option to crack open any one of the more than 100 labels that line the shelves to sample it by the glass.
“I cherish the reputation we have earned as a neighborhood hangout as well as a destination spot for anyone that appreciates art, a good cup of coffee and supporting local businesses and artists,” explains FABO Café owner Amy Aussieker. “I made the decision to expand our focus after listening to our patrons during our first year and routinely hearing the request for us to offer more wine.”
Aussieker has enlisted Katie Crawley, a former wine distributor with a vast knowledge of wine, in this innovative alliance where Crawley serves as the “Evil Mastermind” of the project and oversees The Glass House. This partnership means adding an extra 30 seats to the space and a partial redesign of FABO’s interior.
Crawley says, “The Glass House is all about making wine and beer accessible and fun. I’ve placed a great deal of care and attention on building beer and wine lists of equal caliber so whether you’re a beer lover or a wine lover, no one has to sacrifice anything when they come here. With our wide array of wines from internationally renowned producers, rare and obscure varietals from around the world and international craft beer selection, The Glass House is the perfect place for adventurous vinophiles and beer lovers to explore and expand their passion.”
The wine bar will host regular weekly events including Mondays: Industry Night (Glass discounts for food, wine, hospitality and event industry professionals); Tuesdays: Wine Education Drop-In Classes 6 - 8 pm; Wednesdays: Booze & Boardgames; Thursdays: Wine Tasting 6 - 8 pm and Sundays: half off all open bottles.
The Glass House at FABO, at 2820 Selwyn Ave., Suite 180, will be open Mon. – Wed. 11 am - 9 pm, Thurs - Sat. 11 am - 11 pm and Sun. noon - 6 pm.
Fans who want the latest scoop on The Glass House offers connect on facebook (facebook.com/theglasshousewinebar) and witter @GlassHouseWine. For more information please call 704-900-2430.
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