Rooted in History. Reimagined for Generations to Come.

Long before Walnut + Vine, this building was a cornerstone of a family and a community. Nearly a century ago, the Munizza family operated an ice-making business here, supplying Sewickley's homes, country clubs, and estates before eventually transforming it into a beer distributorship. It was also where owner Anthony Roppa's father, Dominic, affectionately known as “Big D,” grew up working alongside the Munizzas, the family who had taken him in as an orphaned infant and raised him as their own. After more than 60 years in the family and decades under different ownership, the building has come full circle, returning to the next generation.

For Anthony, who lost his father at just eight years old, restoring this building is deeply personal. The original copper railings, weathered walls, and spaces where his father once worked offer a tangible connection to a man he never had the chance to know as an adult. But Walnut + Vine is about more than preserving family history. It is about honoring the extraordinary kindness that shaped it, breathing new life into a historic Sewickley building, and creating something meaningful for the community that has surrounded it for generations.

Today, where trucks once delivered ice and beer, Walnut + Vine welcomes neighbors, friends, and families to gather over thoughtfully prepared food, exceptional wine, and live music. Our hope is to contribute to Sewickley's next chapter by creating a place that celebrates its past, supports its local farmers, artisans, and musicians, and brings new energy to the village. A place where traditions are honored, friendships are made, and new memories take root. Because while we cannot choose where our story begins, we can choose what we build for those who come next.