New Tasting Room and Bistro, Update to Julia's Kitchen Restaurant Signal Start
of Growth and Redirection for COPIA
NAPA, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- COPIA: The American Center for Wine,
Food, & the Arts unveiled plans today to open a wine bar that will feature the
largest by-the-glass wine-tasting room on the West Coast as well as a casual
dining bistro. The creation of the new wine bar and bistro dining area is part
of the institution's reorganization, which aims to strengthen COPIA while
continuing to build on the organization's rich heritage in wine, food, art and
culture.
The new bistro, scheduled to open May 22, will serve healthy
garden-inspired bistro fare in a casual dining setting. Open from
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily, the bistro will offer guests and the local community
an affordable, sophisticated dining option, with all menu items priced under
$20. A variety of wine- and food-focused magazines from around the world will
also be available in the bistro for purchase.
Starting in mid-June, the new tasting room and wine bar will offer more
than 500 wines by the glass, making it the largest on the West Coast. In
addition, the wine bar will feature space to highlight regional wineries,
providing smaller winemakers and wineries with a unique opportunity to pour
their wines and interact with COPIA visitors. The new tasting room and wine
bar will be developed by and include programming from COPIA's distinguished
wine education faculty.
"The new bistro and wine bar are the first steps in COPIA's transformation
of the campus and visitor experience," said Garry McGuire Jr., COPIA president
and CEO. "COPIA is committed to developing innovative educational and
hospitality offerings that make our 12 acre campus a vital and differentiated
must-see attraction for visitors and the local community."
In addition, COPIA is committed to enhancing its culinary offerings at
Julia's Kitchen restaurant. As part of this commitment, COPIA will bring
operations of the restaurant in-house and will end its relationship with
Patina Restaurant Group. While COPIA searches for a distinguished culinary
partner to help guide content and programming, Julia's Kitchen will remain
open and focused on its original "garden to table" philosophy. By July, a
major renovation -- including a new garden entrance and a private dining room
accommodating up to 24 guests -- will provide an enhanced setting for guests
to enjoy.
About COPIA
COPIA is the leading consumer-focused wine and food education organization
in America. COPIA education programs offer visitors to the Napa Valley
important content and experiences in education, discovery and appreciation of
wine and food. COPIA also offers outstanding culinary programs, organic edible
gardens, fine and casual dining, exhibitions, performing/visual arts, and a
retail shopping environment. Proceeds from ticket sales, membership and
donations support COPIA's educational programs and exhibitions.
SOURCE COPIA
Emilie Nicks of Fleishman-Hillard, +1-415-318-4247,
emilie.nicks@fleishman.com, for COPIA
