A new restaurant is under construction at the Felice Vineyards complex on East Market Street. Tilia, a Northern Italian concept, plans to open in April or early May of 2010 in time for Derby and should compliment the Italian charm of the Felice Vineyards complex which includes the Felice winery and the Bodega Deli and Grocery. Tilia is taking the space vacated by Melillo’s restaurant in December 2008.
Jeff Tatman, owner of Felice Vineyards, says the plan from the outset was to create a walkable destination with many options and says the concept is just as viable now as it’s ever been. He opens his winery once a month on the First Friday Trolley Hop but private tours and events can also be booked as well. If you haven’t been to the winery and seen everything that goes on in the process including row upon row of wine stored in the basement cellar, you’re missing one of Louisville’s best attractions.
Felice Vineyards also offers four large apartments on the second and third floors. Tatman said all four units have been leased for some time, but one apartment just opened up and is available for rent. For more information about the apartment or for booking a winery tour or event, contact Jeff Tatman at 819.5898.
ALRIGHT! It’s good to see that “Pilia” will be opening at the Felice Vineyards complex. Melillo’s set the standard for Italian eating/dining in a wonderful setting. Also, maybe Pilia will renew the Bocce court — I fill like it’s the “Pompeii of Louisville”.
I wish the Bocce courts would return too, but it's unlikely. I believe the were removed because some people were allowing their children to play there unsupervised and there was a safety concern.
Lawyers ruin everything. Why should a business owner and the public lose ammenities because they fear being sued by people that don’t use commonsense or follow the rules?