Restoration of the former Fagiani’s bar underway

JENNIFER HUFFMAN Napa Valley Register | Posted: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 7:00 pm |

More than a year and a half since the City Council approved the remodel of the former Fagianis bar in downtown Napa, owner Steve Hasty has started construction on the historic structure.

Were back to work, Hasty said Monday. Were going to push hard to try to open in July.

Hasty is remodeling the building and adding a third story to the structure, formerly home to Fagianis Cocktail lounge. Fagianis operated as a bar at 813 Main St. from the 1940s until the mid-70s. It closed soon after its co-owner, Anita Andrews, was found dead inside.

In September, Hasty announced that AvroKO, a New York restaurant design firm, had signed a lease to convert the long-defunct tavern into an eatery.

Hasty estimated that he will spend $800,000 to $1 million on the remodel, including the seismic upgrade. AvroKO is responsible for the build-out of the restaurant, he said.

They will spend probably what I have put into it and then some, Hasty said.

This past week, construction workers removed the old tan tile from above the first floor to reveal the framework of the building.

To Hastys delight, there is enough framework left to be able to accurately recreate the old clerestory row of windows along the ceiling of the first floor.

I was very happy with what was left, Hasty said. I can replicate the old windows back to 1909 when it was originally built.

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Restoration of the former Fagiani’s bar underway