Alexander Alusheff

Lansing State Journal

LANSING TWP. – Capital Vine, a wine bar and cocktail lounge, is now open in the Heights at Eastwood.

It is located next to Capital Prime across from the Hyatt Place.

“There’s nothing like it in the community right now,” said Joe Goodsir, who owns both Capital Prime and Capital Vine. “It’s very upscale, which complements Capital Prime.”

Work started on the 3,500 square-foot bar and lounge in February 2015. It accommodates roughly 100 customers and has 900 square feet of patio space. A small hallway connects it to Capital Prime. The bar has roughly 15 employees. It opened Friday.

The location had been vacant since it was built and was previously being considered as a location for the bakery Chapelure, which is now located across the street, and Bar Louie.

Capital Vine offers more than 40 wines, roughly 10 cocktails and 15 craft beers, mostly from Michigan brewers. It also serves appetizers, salads and desserts.

“It’s for people who want a different dining experience,” said General Manager Scott Arnold. “And for those who want to get interested in wine and cocktails.”

The bar features a cruvinet, which is a wine preserver and dispenser that can pour wine by the glass. As guests walk in, they will immediately spot the near-full wine rack the covers the entire wall.

“It’s a niche we’re trying to fill in the community,” Goodsir said.

Contact Alexander Alusheff at (517) 388-5973 or aalusheff@lsj.com. Follow him on Twitter @alexalusheff.

About Capital Vine

Location: 2320 Showtime Drive, Lansing

Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday -Saturday: 3 p.m. to 12 a.m

Website: capitalvinelansing.com