Postino South Tempe to Open in Mid-2020
Postino Preparing to Open Their Doors in South Tempe
After a long hunt, Postino finds their next new home in the South Tempe neighborhood.
(PRESS RELEASE) - Postino WineCafe is excited to announce its opening in South Tempe mid-2020. Following a lengthy search for the ideal location, Postino will move into the now-closed Tempe Public Market Café space (8749 S. Rural Rd.) on the NW corner of Rural and Warner roads. Most important, says Lauren Bailey, Co-Founder and CEO of Upward Projects, the Postino team is overcome with excitement to build upon the amazing community that Tempe Public Market Café cultivated.
"We got a ton of phone calls and messages through social media from our guests and residents of the area - asking for us to open Postino in their neighborhood - one they could call their own. Mayor Mitchell even toured us several times around the area. The tricky part is finding the right space and opportunity for that. The stars have to align in a lot of ways and we look for that magical feeling when these opportunities present themselves," Bailey says. "Aside from being a friend, Dave will continue to be involved as the building's owner, making this transition as seamless as possible." Furthermore, Bailey says, the former staff at TPMC have all been offered the opportunity to join Upward Projects, which has a number of nearby locations in the East Valley perfect for immediate opportunities as the building begins its transformation.
With construction breaking ground in February, the Postino team will build upon the modern, steel bones of the building's existing architecture, blending the indoor-outdoor footprint with Postino's warm, come-as-you-are culture and eclectic, inspired design. Postino hallmarks include mid-century modern furniture sourced from local vintage shops, quirky found objects, rollup garage doors, custom walnut wine walls, and get-your-shazam-ready playlists that keep the good times coming. Plus all the magic that makes Postino special, starting with the simple yet powerful mission to "Make People Feel Good."
Open daily for lunch and dinner with brunch every weekend, Postino South Tempe will deliver a decked-out menu of bruschetta's, and crave-worthy shareables that'll instigate last-bite fights. Postino also proudly pours a wide variety of Arizona craft brews, paired with an ever-changing selection of approachable boutique wines, including more than 30 wines by the glass. Every Saturday and Sunday (9 am - 1 pm) Postino rocks a bumpin' brunch with $5 mimosas, plus happy hour specials, including the daily staple $5 'til 5pm (all wines by the glass and pitchers of beer for $5 from open - 5pm) and $25 Bottle & Board on Monday & Tuesday evenings (a bottle of wine and a board of bruschetta for $25).
"Postino will always be focused on serving our surrounding community and really becoming a part of the fabric of a neighborhood," Bailey says. "We can't wait to welcome our new neighbors and friends here in South Tempe."
Postino South Tempe is located at 8749 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284. For more information visit www.postinowinecafe.com.