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Terra Wine Bar Won't Reopen in High StreetBy Amber Lester Kennedy Thursday, March 10, 2011
The restaurant, which opened in High Street last April, closed in January. A second location, with different ownership, opened its doors in Hampton’s Peninsula Town Center on Jan. 6. At the time, manager Julius Wilson said the Williamsburg restaurant was closing for renovations, with a planned relaunch this month. Wilson confirmed the restaurant will not be reopening on Wednesday, but said he’ll continue to work with Terra Restaurant & Bar in Hampton. In January, Wilson told WY Daily the owners planned to remove a coffee bar from the Williamsburg location, add more couch seating and contemporary décor, and change the color scheme. The entire effect would be more like something one would see in New York, he said, adding it would feel more upscale. Terra was initially conceived to be a coffee and Panini shop by day and a wine bar with tapas by night, but the restaurant didn’t see much foot traffic in the morning hours, Wilson said. The restaurant also tweaked its menu in July to include bigger portions and more customizable entrees. Ultimately, the decision was made not to reopen. For updates on the Hampton location, visit their Facebook page. |
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Terra Wine and Coffee in Williamsburg has scrapped plans to renovate and decided to close its doors.
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A locally OWNED business is one where the owners of the business have put their finances at risk to operate it. It also has local employees for the most part although many can be non residents.
A locally operated business has no local ownership but does employee everyone locally, again with the exception of a few non residents.
The difference is RISK folks, there a HUGE difference in the two and if you disagree, well you really aren't using your brains.
Bother are worthy of supporting but I would argue that the former is more worthy of consideration because of the local ownership. Of course if the product stinks comparatively there is no burden to visit or continue to visit just because its locally owned.
Just like 1861, 'aint it y'all!
Well you can ramble on all you like, trying to "clarify" point and such.
But you keep missing the main point which is glaring in your face: You and your elected leaders GOP leaders DON'T HAVE A CLUE ABOUT WHAT YOU'RE DOING.
That is why your business community is collapsing around you, Johnny Reb!
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What were these greedy developers thinking?Outrag eous rents are killing the few unique business we have..
The city bought what is now the High Street property in order to stop a Wal-Mart from locating there. In retrospect, this was an even more brilliant move than orginally thought. If WalMart had built there (pre-199 extension), the store would have been abandoned for the new larger location when they extended the 199 loop.
Quoting To Garden State:
1. The property in question is in the City of Williamsburg, although council members don't run with party affiliation, the majority are democrats by their involvement with the local committee.
2. The area as a whole, including JCC was democratically controlled for most of the last century, excluding 8 years of republican control in the county.
3. The majority of growth in the area has been approved by democrats. High Street, CW, Ford's Colony, Governor's Land, Stonehouse, Holly Hills, Newtown, Kings Mill, AB, Settler's Market, Target Center, The Pottery re-do, and much more. So please get your facts straight.
4. You say you come from Maine, are you part of the growth problem? In your mind, no, but you are.
5. Just when did you leave Maine and move here? Are you living in a new house? Should you and others be restricted where they move? Should we require papers to move between counties and cities?
6. Do you believe in free-trade? Should a successful, longterm, business like The Fresh Market be allowed to build a newer, bigger store? Should you be able to live in a larger, newer home?
7. Just what lies are you talking about? And would this mean ALL REPUBLICANS are liars? A little cynical aren't you? If you believe what you write, it's no wonder America is as screwed up as it is.
It seems that everyone else in the center is doing great, the parking lot is packed on the weekends and every place is full. I know I love going to the Movie Tavern, Plaza Azteca, Five Guys, and Kilwin's. Good luck to all of these businesses that have found their niche. May the next tenant prosper, and have a well thought out business plan and concept like the rest.