The James at Gigi's Now Open in Cleveland Heights

Gia and James Patch haven’t sat still much since opening Gigi’s on Fairmount (3477 Fairmount Blvd.) 12 years ago.

After quickly building a devoted following, the pair expanded next door with Gigi’s After Dark in 2014 and five years later expanded again into a corner property with Gigi’s Blu, which added seating and a private event space.

This month, they debuted their newest addition in The James at Gigi’s.

The intimate lounge is a “quaint, kind of cozy little place,” with Great Gatsby vibes, James said.

Savory and seasonal cocktails are joined by amaros, spritzes, apertivos, a tidy wine list and nightcap elixirs. A small menu of snacks is also available.

The new real estate also provides some much-needed space for the kitchen crew.

This latest expansion brings the total number of indoor seats up to 120 – a far cry from the diminutive 45-seat wine bar that opened in 2013 — with 60 more seats outside on a sidewalk patio.

The James at Gigi’s is open from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 4 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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