The Carriage House Cafe, popular for its brunch menu, has officially opened a new cocktail lounge, The Loft, in an effort to fill the void left by an epidemic of bar closings in Collegetown. The owners say the space’s soft opening last Wednesday and the grand opening Thursday were successful, with visitors demonstrating enthusiasm for the new lounge. “It was so fun to talk with guests and hear how happy they were to be in our space and enjoy the setting,” said Jessica Chandler, bar and lounge manager for the cafe. Chandler added that the owners were eager to try fill the void left after a fire forced the Chapter House to close in 2015. While Chandler said the lounge is not meant to target a specific audience, the owners focused on creating a vibe that would attract a broad array of Ithacans.

Source: Daily Sun September 09, 2016 03:00 UTC