ICYMI, local restaurant + wine shop Cellar on Greene closed in May of last year. Its multi-level 2001 Greene St. D location in Five Points – adjacent to Mr. Friendly’s and below the newly-renovated Claussen’s boutique apartments – is now available for lease through local commercial real estate firm Trinity Partners.

With such a prime location available for lease, we took to Instagram to ask you to #BeTheBroker and let us know what you want to see move into this space, with bonus points for tagging the business in your comment. (Because remember that time y’all basically recruited Home Team BBQ to the former Harper’s space?)

Interior of 2001 Greene St. D, formerly Cellar on Greene | Photo provided by Trinity Partners

First off, here’s what the professionals have to say about what could go into the space:

Cellar on Greene is “sorely missed by locals and visitors alike,” notes Trinity Partners Senior Brokerage Associate William Mills. “A similar dining concept would likely thrive at this location & complement the adjacent tenant, Mr. Friendly’s Southern Café. The space has a second floor suitable for private parties + features high ceilings in a large portion of the downstairs, giving it that extra edge for an establishment looking for a practical yet distinctive location to create an unforgettable atmosphere.”

And several of you agreed that a similar concept would be a great fit.

Here’s what you want to see fill the space:

“Bookstore/cafe!” – @theoverflowfoodblog

“@fiveloavescafe @theharbingercafe” – @mokigibson

“@maplestreetbiscuitcompany” – @maureenemilygrewe

“Chopt” – @annabellekayye

“@javaburritocompany PLEASE” – @sydneybrookshire_

“Party/wedding venue may be cool” –@ladylexe

“@bluecactuscafe 💙 🌵” – @bigmarj84

“if we can’t get @cellarongreene back, then another wine bar! something like @foxcroftwineco_greenville ?!” – @chloerodgers

“@bkedshop 🤞🏻” – @m.leigh1402

“So enjoyed the original restaurant, Cellar on Greene ~ love the idea of bookstore/cafe. Look up Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe.” – @susiedibble

“Green space” – @7_d_j_p_7

“Another innovative spot like Cellar was.” – @cogginswallcoverings

“Cider place 🤗” – @lilbit112784

“Something just as yummy I hope 😋” – @anyamorfit

“Something similar to Lula Drake.” – @gmck74

“Wine bar” – @ahampton68

...Plus, some love for Cellar on Greene:

“This post just makes me sad 😢” – @skippytracer

“Just bring Cellar back! Not a chain. Keep it local.” – @beckybunch

“Bring @cellarongreene back :) 🙌🏻” – @biancaeq

“Bring cellar back!!!” – @tammy.k.flowers

“the Tuna Nachos! I still dream about those!” – @tigergrace7

(Trying to convince the owner to reopen Cellar? Drop a line next time you visit Mr. Friendly’s or Solstice Kitchen. 😉)

Want to #BeTheBroker + do some brainstorming of your own? Check out the listing on Trinity Partners’ website, then drop your suggestions into the comments on our Instagram post. Thanks for your feedback, Cola, and stay tuned. Ⓟ