Blend opens on Laurel Street

Downtown’s new wine bar, Blend (Map it!), will hold its grand opening tonight. The new hotspot inhabits the space formerly known as the Wine Loft, and will feature boutique wines from small vineyards in Napa, Sonoma and France—wines most guests wouldn’t be familiar with. They also plan to feature artisanal cheese plates, small snacks such as gourmet popcorn and olives, delicate charcuterie, and tapas plates including croque monsieur, roasted oysters, tuna sashimi and more. Guests will also be able to enjoy an extensive list of desserts, assorted truffles and macaroons. Find out more at blendbr.com. —Rachael Upton