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  • Why a beloved downtown Westfield wine bar suddenly closed for good

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• Bar Abruptly Closes For Good In Downtown Westfield (patch.com) — A beloved fixture of downtown Westfield, 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro, has permanently closed after more than two decades on Prospect Street. The Westfield-native owners cited health-related circumstances, and loyal patrons are already sharing memories of the live music, intimate dining room, and charitable work that made the spot a community favorite.
   

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