Aviary Décor Introduces a Hip Wine Bar with Modern Sophistication
South Austin haute home décor shop Aviary is now making its mark as a hip sip-and-shop wine lounge offering a fresh new twist on a “night out” with a chic home-like setting. After three and a half years as one of Austin’s hottest home décor shops, Aviary has shed its shop-only moniker, donned a new name, the Lounge @ Aviary, and beginning this Thursday October 29, will be the place to unwind with friends over a glass of wine and a few tasty nibbles.
Located at 2110 South Lamar, the Lounge @ Aviary is looking forward to building on its offerings. With a variety of wines from around the world on a regularly updated menu, the Lounge @ Aviary will have a perfect complement to its daily assortment of artisanal cheese plates, locally-grown produce, and hand-made charcuteries from A Noble Beast.
Owner Marco Fiorilo, who is originally from Argentina, says “I grew up where wine is a part of life. It’s a natural thing to enjoy with friends and I wanted to have a place where people could have a piece of the way I grew up.”
Patrons of the Lounge @ Aviary can hang out on the chic accent furniture, enjoy the outdoor patio, or shop woven placemats from Chilewich, glassware from Iittala, or pillows in vintage Italian silk from Lotus Designs. Local art includes concrete tables from Eric Billig, repurposed re-bar and steel furniture from Derek Mizner, and reclaimed wood and steel furniture from Ryan Anderson designs.
“Being well traveled, we noticed a need that was not being satisfied in our city. If you go to New York, Buenos Aires, or Paris you will find standout shops that offer more than amazing wares and atmosphere, they also offer a lounge within which to experience their offerings,” says Fiorilo. “Our idea is to incorporate the modern design from around the world, the wine, tapas, and atmosphere along with exceptional local designs and bring them to one of the fastest growing communities in the U.S.”