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The unique Wynwood location quickly turned one of the crucial visited spots in Miami, with folks having fun with a espresso underneath the store’s large shaded tree. Over the years, Panther has opened areas in Coconut Grove, Miami Beach, MiMo, and Little Haiti, however one factor was lacking: having fun with Panther’s chill espresso tradition within the night.
Starting on April 19, Miamians can get pleasure from Panther each night when the Little Haiti location introduces Panther After Dark.
Each night at 5 p.m. Panther Coffee Little Haiti will flip into Panther After Dark, a pure wine bar that can supply a relaxed place to collect with pals for a glass of wine, some meals, good vibes, and — after all — some unbelievable espresso.
Panther cofounder Leticia Pollock says that she noticed the necessity for a spot the place Miamians might go that would not break the financial institution. “You need to go have a glass of wine with a buddy, however typically locations are stuffy, and you must drop twenty bucks for a glass. It finally ends up not being enjoyable. We wished to create a laidback, reasonably priced, on a regular basis hangout.”
Pollock says that the couple and cofounders had been tasting pure wines and thought turning Panther into a night wine bar was the right plan. “We love wine, and it is sensible for us. We personal the Little Haiti location — we bought the constructing in 2014 — and we wished to activate the house for the neighborhood. This is supposed to convey the neighborhood collectively in Miami. We haven’t got lots of alternatives to simply be collectively and chat. We need to create that house right here.”
A sommelier in Brazil, Pollock says she’s at all times maintained her ardour for wine, at the same time as espresso consumed her life. “I’ve saved wine as a interest as Panther took off.” She’s chosen a collection of pure wines which might be each reasonably priced and attention-grabbing, with glasses beginning at $8 and full bottles as little as $22. “The wines are unbelievable, and I’m tremendous excited to share some actually enjoyable stuff. They’re not fancy wines, however they’re intriguing and totally different.” The checklist, which can rotate, consists of some reds, whites, and a rosé to begin.
Guests can pour a style, a half glass, or a full glass from Panther After Dark’s Wine-o-Matic machines.
The Pollocks have partnered with rotating native meals vehicles that can supply meals every night. In addition, Panther After Dark will supply cheese boards and charcuterie.
If you are not feeling wine or espresso, Panther After Dark may have a collection of craft beers and a menu of zero-proof mocktails — some with CBD.
Expect some night activations like trivia nights and stay acoustic music within the coming weeks. If Panther After Dark proves profitable, it would develop to different Panther Coffee areas. Says Pollock, “This is all about being a part of the neighborhood. We do not need to be the place the place you must drop $50 simply to exit. We need to be extra chill.”
Panther After Dark at Panther Coffee Little Haiti. 5934 NW Second Ave., Miami; panthercoffee.com. 5 to 11 p.m. nightly beginning Wednesday, April 19.