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Experience the pulse of Rochester, NY's vibrant downtown scene at The Grove, where outdoor retail and entertainment collide in perfect harmony. Stay in the loop with our dynamic array of upcoming events, promising something for everyone.

Join us in celebrating the spirit of community and culture as we curate a calendar filled with memorable experiences that showcase the best of what Rochester has to offer. Whether you're a local resident or visiting from out of town, our events aim to foster connections and creating lasting memories.

Interested in hosting your own event at The Grove? We welcome collaborations and partnerships with individuals and organizations who share our passion for creating unforgettable experiences. Reach out to us today to explore the possibilities and let's bring your vision to life at The Grove.

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

The Lucky Flea Market
Sep
6

The Lucky Flea Market

The Lucky Flea Market has been a beloved staple in the Rochester community for six years, offering a curated selection of vintage items, handmade goods and promoting sustainable shopping practices. Each week, we welcome hundreds to thousands of shoppers who are eager to discover unique treasures and support local vendors. Our market serves as an incubator for small businesses, providing a platform for local creatives, collectors, and vintage curators to showcase their products all while connecting with their community!

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Trivia Time Machine
Sep
6

Trivia Time Machine

Join us on Thursday, August 6th at 7pm for the first edition of the Trivia Time Machine! Rochester Pub Trivia will take us back to 1969 with four rounds of trivia, culminating in the beloved Music Round to determine who will take home the Grand Prize! Our lowest scoring team of the night will get to spin the Time Machine Wheel to determine which year we will be visiting on Thursday, September 3rd. Each team member will get a spin so the group can huddle up and select which year we travel to next month! Ty has a Woodstock cocktail special on deck to really get us in that groovy summer state of mind.

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Summer Send Off at Unwine’d
Sep
20

Summer Send Off at Unwine’d

Celebrate summer one last time before it officially slips away. Join us at Unwine’d for a laid‑back, sunshine‑soaked afternoon filled with good drinks, great music, and all your favorite summer flavors.

Your ticket includes a welcome drink and a $15 pre‑loaded Winestation card to explore seasonal pours at your own pace. Chef Adam Pastecki will be serving an à la carte menu of summer favorites available for purchase — perfect for grazing, sipping, and savoring the final days of the season.

Expect refreshing drinks, upbeat vibes, and specials running all day long as we toast to the end of summer together.

Come unwind, celebrate, and send off the season the Unwine’d way.

Event Details:

📅 Sunday, September 20th

⏰ 2–7 PM

💲 $25/person (plus any applicable taxes)

🍽️ À La Carte Menu by Chef Adam Pastecki (available for purchase)

🎶 Music + Summer Vibes all afternoon

⭐ All‑Day Specials to toast the season

Ticket Includes:

🍹 Welcome Drink to kick off the celebration

🍷 $15 Winestation card* for seasonal summer pours (not feeling wine? We’ll swap in a bucket of four (4) beers or ciders – your choice – beer + cider can be mixed and matched as well)

À La Carte Menu:

Lobster Rolls…………………………….$25

Brown Butter, Lemon, Chives

Served with Chips

Smash Burger……………………………$18

Two 4oz Burgers, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Special Sauce, Seeded Bun

Served with Chips

(veggie burger available upon request)

Shrimp Cocktail………………….……..$15

Jumbo Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce Lemon

Strawberry Shortcake Popsicles .…..$4

*Please let us know of any dietary restrictions and/or if you prefer a Non-Alcoholic Welcome Drink option

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Monday Night Pasta
Sep
21

Monday Night Pasta

Join us for dinner at Unwine’d and enjoy a comforting Italian‑inspired meal featuring spaghetti and meatballs, fresh salad, warm bread, and a perfectly paired wine. This cozy experience is the perfect way to unwind, savor great food, and enjoy a relaxed night out.

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Girls' Dinner
Sep
24

Girls' Dinner

Join us for Girls Dinner — a delicious, social dining experience featuring charcuterie cups, chip sampler, Caesar salad, chicken tender sliders, steak frites, dessert board, and a glass of bubbly. Chef Adam Pastecki’s menu blends comfort and creativity for the perfect girls‑night‑out.

Expect great food, great vibes, and even better company.

Event Details:
Thursday, September 24th
6–9 PM
$50/person (plus any applicable taxes)

Menu:

  • Charcuterie Cups | Local Meats & Cheeses, Pickles with Seasonal Accoutrements

  • Chip Sampler with French Onion Dip

  • Caesar Salad | Parmesan, Toasted Herb Breadcrumbs

  • Chicken Tender Sliders | Lettuce, Tomato, Ranch

  • Steak Frites | Sliced NY Strip Steak served with Truffle Fries & Lemon Aioli

  • Dessert Board | Macarons, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Bark, Fresh Berries, Oreos

  • Glass of Bubbly

Please let us know of any dietary restrictions and/or if you prefer a Non-Alcoholic Bubbly option

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The Lucky Flea Market
Aug
30

The Lucky Flea Market

The Lucky Flea Market has been a beloved staple in the Rochester community for six years, offering a curated selection of vintage items, handmade goods and promoting sustainable shopping practices. Each week, we welcome hundreds to thousands of shoppers who are eager to discover unique treasures and support local vendors. Our market serves as an incubator for small businesses, providing a platform for local creatives, collectors, and vintage curators to showcase their products all while connecting with their community!

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Holostars Pop Up Event
Aug
29

Holostars Pop Up Event

This fandom event is in affiliation with "Starmin Constellations", a collective group of fans of Holostars English, organizing popup events around the globe to celebrate anniversaries for the group. Holostars English is a vtuber/streaming group with heavy RPG theming.

These events are open to the public, have no affiliation with Holostars or their parent company, and charge no fees. Think of it more like having a corner of our space decorated for a day to celebrate this fandom

These events follow a "cupsleeve" format, wherein fans who order food or drink from the venue receive a goodie bag filled with fan-made freebies as well as a special, unique drink sleeve.

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Tomorrow’s Leaders Wine Wednesday
Aug
26

Tomorrow’s Leaders Wine Wednesday

Join the Tomorrow’s Leaders in Rochester for Wine Wednesday at Unwine’d on August 26th from 5-8pm. Meet with young professionals looking to network while supporting the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

In addition, you can support this year’s Finest class, by bringing a bottle of wine or a donated $20 gift card that will support our ROC the Red Carpet event’s auction!

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Get Your Greek On with Dr. Bruce Smoller
Aug
24

Get Your Greek On with Dr. Bruce Smoller

Please join us for this fun wine tasting event during which we will explore and taste Greek wine, discussing both the winemaking techniques and the various grapes that result in these different styles of wine that are perfect for summer sipping and pairing with a wide range of foods.

Tickets Include:

  • Welcome pour of Rosé

  • Four (4) Greek wine tastings

  • Light food for snacking

  • Greek wine education

About the Presenter:

Dr. Smoller has had a passion for wine since his days living near Napa Valley. He has been seriously studying wine for the last 11 years and has completed three of the six sections of the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust (WSET) level 4 (Diploma level). Along the way he has also completed the Italian Wine Scholar and French Wine Scholar programs (Wine Scholar Guild), the Spanish Wine Expert course, along with master level courses in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Champagne, and Rioja, all with honors. His wine studies are not limited to Europe, however, and he has also successfully completed courses about wines from California, Oregon and Texas, Argentina, Chile, China, Georgia, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

He has been formally certified as an instructor for the WSET program, as well as by the Wine Scholar Guild. He teaches several wine courses at Daemen University and Finger Lakes Community College and gives wine presentations throughout the greater Rochester region. He is the owner of Know Wine, LLC (www.knowwine.net). In his spare time, he is a Professor at Univ. Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

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The Lucky Flea Market
Aug
23

The Lucky Flea Market

The Lucky Flea Market has been a beloved staple in the Rochester community for six years, offering a curated selection of vintage items, handmade goods and promoting sustainable shopping practices. Each week, we welcome hundreds to thousands of shoppers who are eager to discover unique treasures and support local vendors. Our market serves as an incubator for small businesses, providing a platform for local creatives, collectors, and vintage curators to showcase their products all while connecting with their community!

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Rochester Says Game Show
Aug
20

Rochester Says Game Show

Rochester Says is a newly hosted team game built around how Rochester residents answered questions about local life, nightlife, dating, food, neighborhoods, affordability and what the city should improve.

Instead of traditional trivia, teams compete to predict the most popular local survey responses much like a Family Feud style game. The goal is a fast, social and highly Rochester-specific experience that gives people something different to do compared to your average trivia nights. Teams will be 4-6 players (individuals can be assigned to teams) and the game should last about 90 minutes.

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Gayme Nite
Aug
19

Gayme Nite

Gayme Nite creates a safe space for LGBTQIA+ folk to game, join us at Dice Versa in Rochester to play table top games and join D&D one-shots. You can sign up for one shots by going to the Gayme Nite Facebook page when the google doc link is posted (or message event host Marty Rollins to join). Come game with us and be part of our diverse, welcoming community.

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The Lucky Flea Market
Aug
16

The Lucky Flea Market

The Lucky Flea Market has been a beloved staple in the Rochester community for six years, offering a curated selection of vintage items, handmade goods and promoting sustainable shopping practices. Each week, we welcome hundreds to thousands of shoppers who are eager to discover unique treasures and support local vendors. Our market serves as an incubator for small businesses, providing a platform for local creatives, collectors, and vintage curators to showcase their products all while connecting with their community!

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Social Deduction Saturday - Blood on the Clocktower
Aug
15

Social Deduction Saturday - Blood on the Clocktower

Welcome back fellow Ravenswood townsfolk(?).

This newest script is called Midnight Society. This script is all about characters working in secret or having secret roles (even if they dont know they do). As opposed to having a super strong demon, the Outsiders and the Minions are pulling the weight for the evil team this time. The Spy will be feeding all the pertinent knowledge to the demon while the Drunk and Marionette hinder things in their own way and the Barber and Harpy will be messing with the good team either by accident or on purpose.

To combat this the good team has a bunch of strong roles such as the Dreamer, Courtier and Savant - They may even have someone who has succumb to Lycanthropy to thwart the Spy and Demon controlling each death...

The event will be $10 per person and will take place in our main area where you can participate in the game. Space is limited so be sure to buy your ticket ahead of time and we'll spend the night solving mysteries and deducing who is terrorizing the town.

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Dungeons & Doobies
Aug
9

Dungeons & Doobies

Their flagship event, “Dungeons & Doobies,” offers local one-shot D&D sessions that bring together like-minded individuals for an evening of storytelling, strategy, and fun. These thoughtfully crafted sessions strive to be inclusive and respectful spaces for all. To achieve this, players have the option to join one of several tables run by an experienced Dungeon Master. Each table features a unique one-shot adventure with its own rules, environment, challenges, and more. Whether you’re a veteran player or rolling your first dice, you’ll find a game that suits your experience level and interests. Each ticket comes with a complimentary gift bag with tons of awesome swag to enjoy.

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The Lucky Flea Market
Aug
9

The Lucky Flea Market

The Lucky Flea Market has been a beloved staple in the Rochester community for six years, offering a curated selection of vintage items, handmade goods and promoting sustainable shopping practices. Each week, we welcome hundreds to thousands of shoppers who are eager to discover unique treasures and support local vendors. Our market serves as an incubator for small businesses, providing a platform for local creatives, collectors, and vintage curators to showcase their products all while connecting with their community!

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The Lucky Flea Market
Aug
2

The Lucky Flea Market

The Lucky Flea Market has been a beloved staple in the Rochester community for six years, offering a curated selection of vintage items, handmade goods and promoting sustainable shopping practices. Each week, we welcome hundreds to thousands of shoppers who are eager to discover unique treasures and support local vendors. Our market serves as an incubator for small businesses, providing a platform for local creatives, collectors, and vintage curators to showcase their products all while connecting with their community!

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The Lucky Flea Market
Jul
26

The Lucky Flea Market

The Lucky Flea Market has been a beloved staple in the Rochester community for six years, offering a curated selection of vintage items, handmade goods and promoting sustainable shopping practices. Each week, we welcome hundreds to thousands of shoppers who are eager to discover unique treasures and support local vendors. Our market serves as an incubator for small businesses, providing a platform for local creatives, collectors, and vintage curators to showcase their products all while connecting with their community!

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The Lucky Flea Market
Jul
19

The Lucky Flea Market

The Lucky Flea Market has been a beloved staple in the Rochester community for six years, offering a curated selection of vintage items, handmade goods and promoting sustainable shopping practices. Each week, we welcome hundreds to thousands of shoppers who are eager to discover unique treasures and support local vendors. Our market serves as an incubator for small businesses, providing a platform for local creatives, collectors, and vintage curators to showcase their products all while connecting with their community!

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Gayme Nite
Jul
15

Gayme Nite

Gayme Nite creates a safe space for LGBTQIA+ folk to game, join us at Dice Versa in Rochester to play table top games and join D&D one-shots. You can sign up for one shots by going to the Gayme Nite Facebook page when the google doc link is posted (or message event host Marty Rollins to join). Come game with us and be part of our diverse, welcoming community.

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The Lucky Flea Market
Jul
12

The Lucky Flea Market

The Lucky Flea Market has been a beloved staple in the Rochester community for six years, offering a curated selection of vintage items, handmade goods and promoting sustainable shopping practices. Each week, we welcome hundreds to thousands of shoppers who are eager to discover unique treasures and support local vendors. Our market serves as an incubator for small businesses, providing a platform for local creatives, collectors, and vintage curators to showcase their products all while connecting with their community!

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Heirs of Olympus Playtest
Jul
11

Heirs of Olympus Playtest

Heirs to Olympus is a brand new game that is hitting Kickstarter soon but you'll have a chance to play test it with the creator before anyone else. We're hoping everyone who plays can offer valuable feedback while having fun doing so. There will also be a raffle you'll be entered into for Dice Versa gift cards just for coming to demo the game!

Game Description:

The gods of Olympus continue their age-old argument. Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, and Thetis each claim their mortal child (demigod) is the most glorious of the Greek heroes. To settle the dispute, they summon their heirs to a divine trial of strength, cunning, and fate. Only one Hero will ascend to a seat among the Gods on Mt. Olympus.

Heirs to Olympus is a tactical skirmish game that places 2–4 players in a divine trial of Greek legends. Players take on the role of Hercules, Theseus, Macaria, or Achilles, pitted in a match to prove which of them is worthy of ascending to Mt. Olympus. Lead your Hero, Companion, and four Acolytes across a shifting battlefield as you race to defend your sacred Relic while breaking that of your rival(s).

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The Lucky Flea Market
Jul
5

The Lucky Flea Market

The Lucky Flea Market has been a beloved staple in the Rochester community for six years, offering a curated selection of vintage items, handmade goods and promoting sustainable shopping practices. Each week, we welcome hundreds to thousands of shoppers who are eager to discover unique treasures and support local vendors. Our market serves as an incubator for small businesses, providing a platform for local creatives, collectors, and vintage curators to showcase their products all while connecting with their community!

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'Tini Tuesday
Jun
30

'Tini Tuesday

Make your Tuesdays a little more ‘tini at Branca! Stop by the bar every Tuesday from 4:30 PM to 9 PM for ‘Tini Tuesdays—featuring martini specials, adorable mini martinis, tasty drink deals, small bites, and the cutest mini pizzas you’ve ever seen. It’s the perfect way to treat yourself midweek.

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The Lucky Flea Market
Jun
28

The Lucky Flea Market

The Lucky Flea is an open-air vintage market hosted within The Grove (266 E Broad Street) located right in the heart of Downtown Rochester. The Flea is a space for local creatives, collectors and vintage curators to gather and sell while connecting with their local customers every week.

This alternative market provides an accessible shopping experience that welcomes patrons to support sustainable efforts and small businesses. The diverse crew of vendors changes weekly, creating a consistently new experience to discover.

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Craft Night @ Dice Versa with Roc Paint Sip
Jun
25

Craft Night @ Dice Versa with Roc Paint Sip

Join us and Roc Paint Sip for a craft night where you can paint your own wine glass or beer mug to take home with you.

It has been many many months since we have done a craft night and we will be partnering with Roc Paint Sip for this one. Each craft night will be something different and unique - for June’s craft night you will be able to paint your own wine glass or beer mug to take home with you. Roc Paint Sip will supply everything you need and give some light instruction but other than that, the sky is the limit with your creativity. The ticket will get you access to paint night as well as cover your first drink of the evening.

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'Tini Tuesday
Jun
23

'Tini Tuesday

Make your Tuesdays a little more ‘tini at Branca! Stop by the bar every Tuesday from 4:30 PM to 9 PM for ‘Tini Tuesdays—featuring martini specials, adorable mini martinis, tasty drink deals, small bites, and the cutest mini pizzas you’ve ever seen. It’s the perfect way to treat yourself midweek.

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The Lucky Flea Market
Jun
21

The Lucky Flea Market

The Lucky Flea is an open-air vintage market hosted within The Grove (266 E Broad Street) located right in the heart of Downtown Rochester. The Flea is a space for local creatives, collectors and vintage curators to gather and sell while connecting with their local customers every week.

This alternative market provides an accessible shopping experience that welcomes patrons to support sustainable efforts and small businesses. The diverse crew of vendors changes weekly, creating a consistently new experience to discover.

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Naughty + Nice: Bubbles, Bites, & Indulgence
Jun
18

Naughty + Nice: Bubbles, Bites, & Indulgence

Begin Jazz Fest in true style with an opulent Naughty & Nice summer experience at Unwine’d. This intimate evening features a flight of three exceptional Champagnes, thoughtfully paired with a jumbo fried chicken tender from Chick’n Out and three refined oysters crafted by Chef Adam Pastecki. Wine expert Donna Schlosser‑Long will guide you through each pairing with elevated yet approachable insights designed to deepen your appreciation of bubbles, texture, and flavor. A sophisticated celebration of Champagne, craft, and culinary artistry — all set from 6–8 PM at Unwine’d.

Ticket Includes:

Indulge in an elevated Jazz Fest kickoff featuring:

  • Flight of three premium Champagnes

  • Jumbo fried chicken tender from Chick’n Out

  • Three exquisite oysters by Chef Adam Pastecki.

  • Enhance the experience with guided pairing insights from wine expert Donna Schlosser‑Long.

Tickets: $55/person or $105/couple (includes tax and hospitality)

*Additional oysters and champagne (by the glass) will be available for separate purchase as well*

Weather permitting we will be outside on our patio; Limited spots available!

Grab Your Spot HERE

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'Tini Tuesday
Jun
16

'Tini Tuesday

Make your Tuesdays a little more ‘tini at Branca! Stop by the bar every Tuesday from 4:30 PM to 9 PM for ‘Tini Tuesdays—featuring martini specials, adorable mini martinis, tasty drink deals, small bites, and the cutest mini pizzas you’ve ever seen. It’s the perfect way to treat yourself midweek.

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The Lucky Flea Market
Jun
14

The Lucky Flea Market

The Lucky Flea is an open-air vintage market hosted within The Grove (266 E Broad Street) located right in the heart of Downtown Rochester. The Flea is a space for local creatives, collectors and vintage curators to gather and sell while connecting with their local customers every week.

This alternative market provides an accessible shopping experience that welcomes patrons to support sustainable efforts and small businesses. The diverse crew of vendors changes weekly, creating a consistently new experience to discover.

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Patio Pounders: A Summer Wine Tasting
Jun
11

Patio Pounders: A Summer Wine Tasting

Get ready to sip your way into summer. Patio Pounders is a guided tasting featuring six uniquely crushable wines—bright, refreshing, and perfect for warm‑weather sipping. Join wine experts Courtney Weatherspoon and Eric Frick as they walk you through each pour with fun, approachable expertise.

We’ll be out on the patio soaking up the early‑summer vibes, clinking glasses, and discovering your next go‑to bottle for backyard hangs, beach days, and everything in between.

Plus, Chef Adam Pastecki will be offering a special Slider “Flight” food menu available for additional purchase to pair with your wines.

Come taste, learn, and kick off summer the Unwine’d way.

Details:

 June 11

 6–8 PM

 6 Wines

 $40/person •  $75/couple

Food Specials (for additional purchase at the event):

Slider Flights!

  • Slider Flight (3 Sliders)………..$20

  • Individual Sliders …………….$8

  • Flight Combo with 1 Side … $23

Smashburger | American Cheese, Pickle de Gallo, Caramelized Onions, Shredded Lettuce, Brioche Bun

Jerk Chicken Thigh | Lime Crema, Shredded Lettuce, Brioche Bun

Pulled Pork | Carolina Gold, Pickled Onions, Brioche Bun

Sides…………………………..$5

Street Corn Cup | Cotija, Bell Peppers, Tajin, Lime

Cucumber Salad | Tomato, Feta, Herbs

Tickets HERE

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'Tini Tuesday
Jun
9

'Tini Tuesday

Make your Tuesdays a little more ‘tini at Branca! Stop by the bar every Tuesday from 4:30 PM to 9 PM for ‘Tini Tuesdays—featuring martini specials, adorable mini martinis, tasty drink deals, small bites, and the cutest mini pizzas you’ve ever seen. It’s the perfect way to treat yourself midweek.

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Smashburgers, Sunshine, + Drinks on the Patio
Jun
7

Smashburgers, Sunshine, + Drinks on the Patio

We’re kicking off our first Sunday back open with a patio party you can smell from the street. It’s also Opening Day of the Lucky Flea Market, and we’re celebrating with a one‑day smashburger pop‑up on the patio—perfect for a mid‑market bite, a sip, and a little sunshine.

Our smashburgers are stacked, crispy‑edged, and built for summer Sundays:

Smashburger — $16
Two 4oz smashed patties
Shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles
American cheese
Secret sauce
Martin’s potato roll
Includes: side of potato chips

Other fun specials:

  • $10 pizzas

  • $5 beers

  • $7 Frosé‑Style Pours

Come shop the Flea, swing by the patio, grab a smash, and ease into Sunday the Unwine’d way.

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