A downtown institution will shut its doors at the end of the month. The Cellar at 317 Sherman will close Jan. 20, after operating for more than 5 years under its current moniker and more than 20 as The Wine Cellar, owner Adam Hegsted announced Thursday. In an interview with The Press, Hegsted said the decision to close was a tough one and based primarily on the establishment's inability to get a new license to sell hard liquor. “It’s been an icon in downtown Coeur d’Alene,” Hegsted said. “The location is right in the center of downtown and I hope whoever takes it over is very successful”/Keith Cousins, Coeur d'Alene Press. More here.

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