A TOAST TO CALDWELL - Who’s up for a lush winery unique event venue, and truly Texan Lounge?

A TOAST TO CALDWELL

DRINKS, MUSIC, FUN Local Hangouts

THREE AREA ESTABLISHMENTS THAT ARE A SURE BET FOR A GOOD TIME

By Michelle Banse Stokes, photos by Lori Olivarez-Ligues

Date nights, ladies nights, or celebrations of long-worked weeks - these are all great reasons to pop a cork on a bottle of wine to share with good friends or cozy up to a table for a friendly game of dominoes.

Caldwell proudly boasts some pretty cool spots to hangout. Whether you’re in the mood for live music or a more quiet venue for you and your date, you won’t be disappointed.

No matter the occasion, if you’re looking for a chilled glass of white wine or an ice cold beer, these local spots are sure to keep your glass full and your toe tapping.

FATSOLUSH WINERY, 456 County Road 102, www.fatsolush.com

Fatsoluch Winery promotes living the “fat” life with all that life has to offer. What better way than to share a good wine with friends and family.

Fatsolush Winery began as a concept and has been in the making for about 12 years. The winemaker and owner, Wyatt Gilley, began his love of wine with the purchase of a home winemaking kit back in 1998. 0ver the next several years, he honed his skills as an amateur wine maker with the approval of his friends and family.

Their tasting room is small for the moment but plans for expansion are

Grapes are ready to be made into wine at Fatsolush Winery.

courtesy Fatsolush Winery Photo

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in the near future. They are currently only open on the weekends, but if you give them a call, Fatsolush Winery can be open during the week by appointment. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m.

For a $10 tasting fee, you can sample all the wines available and you get to keep the wine glass which has their logo on it for a souvenir.

THE OLD POST OFFICE, 102 West Post Office, www.theoldpostofficecaldwell.com

The Old Post Office does not simply bring music to Caldwell, it brings an intimate experience for

The Old Post Office, top photo, offers live music, cold beer and good food to its patrons; The Texan Lounge, middle and bottom, stands ready to serve their customers a good, old fashioned time.

you to be close-up and personal with an artist that puts everything they have into the music they write. They are a premiere music and event venue and a destination that brings small and large names to Caldwell.

Also available for private bookings, with approximately 8,500 square feet of venue space, a large courtyard for nighttime events, and accessible parking around the courthouse square, this venue is sure to exceed the needs for your next event.

The currrent calendar of live music, as well as their brunch and dinner menus, can be found on their website.

Hours are Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. and Friday 3 to 10 p.m. (kitchen opens at 5 p.m.), Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

THE TEXAN LOUNGE, 1305 West Highway 21, www.facebook.com/The-TexanLounge-109689619087521

The Texan Lounge is a favorite, old school hangout in Caldwell. As soon as you walk in, you know you’re in small town Texas. From their neon bar signs to their popular domino or pool tables, you’re sure to find a good time.

Their hours are Tuesday through Thursday 4 p.m. to midnight, Friday 2 p.m. to midnight and Saturday 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.