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Last week's post on the gondolas reminded me of another Sunset Beach business with even more connections to Seabridge - Brix Wine Bar on PCH. Owners Tom O'Regan and Rick & Sharon Reich have all been Seabridge residents. Anyone who has lived here these past few years will undoubtedly remember Tara, the Saint Bernard.
Yesterday I stopped by Brix to find what they've been up to lately. As is typical during any visit, the glass of wine I enjoyed (a pinot noir from Oregon's Cloudline winery) was accompanied by lively conversation and interesting people. Discussions taking place throughout the bar covered all sorts of topics, from restaurants to pets to achieving one's goals in life. From time to time there are occasional celebrity visitors, and I was updated on the latest interesting people to make an appearance. Brix sponsors special theme nights, focused wine tasting, and other special events. I enjoyed their New Year's Eve celebration this past year.
The Reichs don't just run a great gathering place; they are actively involved in the local community. Recent events have included Sunset Beach art and wine festivals, and they just completed a charity event at the Latin American Museum to benefit local children's libraries.
And as they go into their third year, they have a lot of ideas in the works. Rick hopes to go to chef school to balance his deep wine knowledge with a better understanding of food. They are also expanding their offerings. Sundays, for example, have become centered around music, with concert DVDs played on the TV. Whether you're a wine snob or just someone who wants to get more familiar with wines in a relaxed and welcoming setting, Brix is a great place to do so. As they like to say, "What happens at Brix always happens at Brix."
Rick is looking to have another Seabridge wine tasting event on some Sunday afternoon, so if you would be interested, post a comment here.
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