NIGHT ON THE TOWN PHOTOGRAPHED BY EMILY HENDERSON
Wine and Dine WINE HAUS OF FLATONIA OFFERS PATRONS THE BEST WINE, FOOD, AND MUSIC - TEXAS-STYLE WRITTEN BY MICHELLE BANSE STOKES
When Lori Berger opened the doors of the Wine Haus in the summer of 2016, she was taking a gamble. Fortunately for Flatonia, that gamble paid off. In an area mostly familiar with old school beer joints and hangouts, the new hotspot was embraced quickly by both locals and out-of-towners alike.
long after their plates were cleared away.
“We started booking music acts from all over Texas,” shared Berger. “One or two nights a weekend, we have live music. We’re introducing new singer-songwriters all the time. We try to have musicians that are liked by the community and draw in big crowds from the “I purchased the building that was formerly known as The surrounding area, featuring everything from soft rock to Left, Wine Haus owner Aston,” said Berger. “I decided to rehab it and get it back Lori Berger; middle, the country; 60s, 70s, and 80s music, as well as bands that front dining area is cozy and play from today’s playlists. There’s a lot to choose from in close to where it was when it was built in 1905.” inviting; right, the front these small communities if you’re looking for true musical façade is easy to spot in talent.” Originally a grocery store and then later a dry goods store, downtown Flatonia. Berger had good bones to work with. Just as popular as the toe-tapping music, Wine Haus offers “We repurposed a lot of the wood inside,” added Berger. “We took the a Sunday Brunch in addition to a full-menu on Thursday through Sunday. original joists and made them into tables. We repurposed wood all over the building. In fact, anywhere you see wood today, it was all repurposed “We’re proud to have Chef Kenny Kopecky leading our kitchen,” said wood.” Berger. “He specializes in classic American cuisine at its best – prime rib, shrimp, steak and all of those familiar Texas dishes.” To start, Wine Haus had beer, wine and a solid menu, but it didn’t take long for Berger to bring in something that would keep diners around Remembering that this establishment is called Wine Haus for a reason, FLATONIA, TEXAS |
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