Dozens of business changes alter face of downtown in 2014

A city of Napa report lists the following retail and commercial changes in downtown in 2014:

First Street Retail Corridor

In the west end of First Street, Empire Napa was renamed Methode Bubble Bar. At Napa Square, Studio M Fine Wines is nearing completion and set to open soon in the former Huether Art Gallery, and tenant improvements are underway for the UPS Store, relocating from its nearby location on Second Street.

Cadet Beer and Wine opened in August in the alley behind Anettes Chocolates. The Heritage/Capp Family Wine Tasting Room opened at 1245 First St., and Mustard Seed Clothing relocated to 1227 First St. from its longtime location across the street in Napa Center.

Shoes on First became Sole Desire in November, and Napa Cigar opened nearby.

NakedWines.com" href="http://NakedWines.com" target="_blank">NakedWines.com closed its tasting room and expanded its offices to larger quarters at the former Copia buidling. Ca Momi will open a second dining spot at the NakedWines.com site in the spring. Ca Momi will be reducing its space and operations at the Oxbow Public Market.

On Dwight Murray Plaza, Jax White Mule Diner and Shiro restaurants opened in February, and two former individual spaces were combined and major improvements completed for Atlas Social Restaurant, which opened at the end of the year. BurgerFi restaurant opened at the old Riverside Auto Garage location.

Several relocations and closures were prompted by the planned construction of the 183-room Archer Hotel and improvements to Napa Center, expected to continue through fall of 2016. Shahin Rug Gallery moved from First Street to Second Street, Boho Lifestyle Boutique temporarily moved to Second Street before finding a new home at 1390 First St., and Williamson & Co. Menswear moved to 1144 Main St.

Ceja Vineyards merged its First Street tasting room with a brewery and tasting room in Sonoma, and Cult Following and Wildcat Clothing reportedly plan to reopen at new locations. The Napa Center project got underway last spring, renovating common areas and building shell spaces to accommodate 40 future shops and restaurants in 130,000 square feet of upgraded retail space.

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Dozens of business changes alter face of downtown in 2014