Rozi's Wine House Getting a New Look

is getting a makeover.

Actually, the longtime establishment at 14900 Detroit Ave. is getting completely new look.

In addition to a new façade, crews are busy working to add a 326-square-foot outdoor “porch,” that will host events, — as well as good, old-fashioned relaxing. 

The exterior work on the 100-year-old building is expected to wrap up by the end of the summer.

“At first, the idea was to change the façade,” said manager Corey Rossen, grandson of the store’s founders. “We looked at some changes to the storefront. We asked ourselves ‘Do we want to change the paint color, or add some features?’" 

Earlier this year, the establishment was approved for a $30,000 grant, through the city’s storefront renovation program. Also, the city’s public works department has agreed to move a large utility box and replace the traffic signal with a new, modern one at the intersection — both are upgrades that Rossen says will greatly improve the view.

The owners decided to make an investment in the future of the business, Rossen said.

In addition to the porch area and the façade, Rozi’s is adding a half-dozen draft beer taps.

“We could serve alcohol on the premises before, but it wasn’t as obvious,” Rossen said. “We want you to relax and enjoy. Pull a bottle of wine off the shelf and open it.”

“We’re trying to add to what we already do, but make it nicer.”

In the meantime, the wine house will remain open.

This is the first major renovation at the location since Rozi’s Wine House moved there in 1971. Prior to that, the business had operated in the block that currently houses Lakewood Center North since it opened in 1939.

“On paper, in my head, it looks great,” Rossen said. “It’s shaping out that way, too.”