Business briefs - October 19, 2023

GIA COMING TO ARMATAGE
Lisa Wengler is working to open a new restaurant in Armatage next to Pizzaria Lola at 5555 Xerses Ave. Gia will include a full-service restaurant model. “We plan to be a neighborhood-friendly dining establishment and hope to be a part of the community where neighbors gather regularly,” said Wengler. There will be 65 indoor seats, along with 20 outdoor seats in the front of the building. Outdoor seating will end at 9 p.m. Gia plans to sell a full menu of rustic Italian cuisine, in addition to a full bar serving alcohol, wine and beer. There will not be any live entertainment, and the restaurant will close at 10 p.m. Wengler is currently pursuing a On Sale Liquor license from the city of Minneapolis.