Kalamazoo is about to add another drinking establishment to its growing arsenal of downtown watering holes. The new venue, called "The Stamped Robin" will be located at 128 Portage Street, in the former location of the "Spirit of Kalamazoo" store, which recently relocated to the Kalamazoo Mall. This new venue will offer rotating specialty cocktails and wine selections, along with lighter food options. It is expected to seat 55 to 85 patrons, including outdoor seating on a small patio.
Considering Kalamazoo's growing reputation as a regional hub for breweries, brew pubs, wine tasting rooms, and the like, you may think that the market for this type of lounge is saturated. But I think the owners have perceived a vacant niche in the market that, to-date, has been 'un-tapped'.
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Downtown wine, cocktail lounge's liquor license gets Kalamazoo OK
By Malachi Barrett | MLive
June 02, 2017
..."The Stamped Robin" would offer an intimate experience, with classic music played from vinyl recordings and an aperitif menu that features a comprehensive wine and cocktail list. Owners Emily Deering and Matt Caruso want to fill a vacancy in wine and craft cocktail offerings in the city of Kalamazoo. While patrons will enjoy a larger meal elsewhere, The Stamped Robin would provide an opportunity to relax with an alcoholic drink before or after the main course...
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The owners have already received liquor license approval from the Kalamazoo City Commission, and, pending approval at the state level, expect to be open sometime this summer. It will be housed at the far left of the three story building, close to the parking deck, in the photo below (picture by me):
