The Augustine Wine Bar experienced a devastating fire in August 2023, resulting in significant damage to the kitchen and vintage wine collection of founding partner David Gibbs. Despite the destruction, Gibbs resolved to rebuild and reopen, which was realized on December 27, 2024, after a year-and-a-half of restoration. His experience prompted reflections on resilience and loss in the face of more significant disasters, like the wildfires that would follow, highlighting a sense of perspective regarding personal loss and the strength of community recovery.
After a year-and-a-half of rebuilding, Augustine reopened on December 27, 2024.
My loss dwarfs what they went through as I can't even imagine losing everything you own.
During that time, I learned how to let go of physical things.
An hour after my initial shock, I knew we would rebuild and reopen.
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