Hi all:

This is David, owner/manager of Rhythm & Muse Bookstore. I thought I'd post a little information about our plans to expand the store this year, to incorporate a small restaurant / wine bar. The apartment behind the store became available this fall, allowing us to use the entire first floor. Rhythm & Muse will cease to exist in name only; the current book and music store will become part of the larger business. If anything, we hope the restaurant will allow us to expand our inventory, particularly our vinyl.

Our vision is to create a casual neighborhood hang-out featuring a small-plate menu and an excellent wine list, at reasonable prices. With the loss of Zon's and Bella Luna/ Milky Way, we believe the neighborhood needs a new gathering place, where the food is consistently good, and conversation does not compete with TV screens, DJs, or loud music.

If all goes well, the local community hearing process will begin in the next month or two (once we formally apply to have a wine/ beer license transferred to our location). We are currently collecting signatures of support at the store, which will be very helpful in establishing community need for our project. We also welcome any thoughts, suggestions and concerns you might have regarding our project. We hope you'll respond to this post, or drop by the store to share your thoughts (or send an email to us at: muse3@comcast.net).

Thanks for all your support during our eleven years in business! We look forward to serving the community for many years to come.

David Doyle