You choose the grapes, they make the wine.
That's how a town official described the new wine crafting company that will soon be moving into the former Stationhouse Restaurant location at 2505 Main St.
Karen Kaiser, the town's special projects coordinator, said the custom wine shop hopes to open in September and will operate similar to a brewery.
Kaiser said the wine will be made on the premises after customers pick out ingredients.
A few weeks ago, Stratford Patch asked readers (original story posted below) what they'd like to see move in to the location across from the train station.
Amazingly, not one person said custom wine shop. So, what do you think of the new business? Will you check it out?
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Published June 21
A popular spot in Stratford for many years, shuttered its doors a little over a year ago.
"Everybody knew it and it was successful for a long time," says Robert Colgan, the manager of the building at Stationhouse Square.
Colgan contacted Stratford Patch this week with the request that we ask our readers what they would like to see move in to the spot on Main Street, across the street from the train station.
There's 2,200-square-feet of space up for grabs, according to Colgan, as well as a caboose that sits next to the building which can serve a number of functions.
So what would you like to see in the former Stationhouse Restaurant location, which is within walking distance of and Stratford Center? Another restaurant or perhaps something retail? Share your ideas below.
Matt DeBernardo: "Plan B Burger :O" Liz Dederer: "A place for kids to have birthday parties!" Grace Arpie: "a coffee shop! Stratford has no independent coffee shops so that would be awesome." Joe Gavrish Drumstick: "bbq" Like us: http://www.facebook.com/StratfordPatch
not a lot of book stores left.
cause businesses to move out of town. Do they take public treasury via embezzle while their concerted diversions cause bamboozle Department heads, supervisors, and rank management get pensions over thier base pay by negotiated ferment? Questionable BIDDING, CHANGE ORDERS, & CONTRACTS, within "fuzzy Budgets" isn't it hard to connect money FACTS? Monthy Attorneys report nothing happened to the Town Council, YET funnelling requests and billing barratry do their wallets they fill? The town decried a crude and loud Mayor, called a lying fool. Replace by an invisible Mayor who hide behind political hacks & tools? On blog and occasional letters a few take the time to gripe and moan, Often I write exposes and solutions, but I intentionally stand alone. There's no need to create ideas for isolated business ideas. By the time Stratford is redeveloped they'll reduce you to tears.
It would be owned by various elected and appointed officials of Stratford, and their families. Its atmosphere is what Stratford will look and sound like "tomorrow". There is the outline on the floor where the Soda Bar used to be and the speakers that used to play music are silent. It would have a very nice menu. It has something that appeals to everyone. But don't be surprised if you get something you didn't order - after all the wait and cook staff are free to serve you what they want. And the bill - don't be surprised if it is a little bit more that you expected to pay. There might be some random fee added to it. It would be open 24 hours, 7 days a week. But don't be surprised if it is not open when you go there. The owners are free to lock you out whenever they want to. "The Statford Political Theater Restaurant" - I wonder how many people would go there?
Unfortunately you captured the realities of political & economic ambiance. I will move this to Jeze website, without permission. However, unlike what politicians do, you'll be credited!
there's a reason Whistle Stop Book store closed. I would like to see a Chips style restaurant move in there
I guess you never ate in that place. There is a reason why restaurants close.
Superstore book stores bury niche locals. Many food places hurt for business due to demographics of elderly resident who eat in, and under/un-employed who don't eat out. Pizza & other places seek the $ 15 sales. Fast foods jacked up value meals. Salads are healthier than soups, which are healthier than most fast food or restaurant items. I'm more guilty than many for eating wrong foods & drinking wrong non alcoholic beverages. But Subway holds the line on pricing & healthy food. Can Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, or indoor soccer compete in 2012? While CABLE TV / others are often junk - netflix or library supplement. Bowled lately. Almost cheaper to go to a Yankee game. Soccer Building on Honey spot roads ext, being sold. Jim Ravis politcal parody was brilliant and belongs on Shakespearean Theater stage. Who are more villianous, today's political actors ... or those ficticious?