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Serving the Local Community One Glass at a Time with Candace Viox

ConnectTheKnox

Release Date: 10/25/2023

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Candace Viox is the owner of local restaurant and wine bar, Water Into Wine. Water Into Wine has become a staple in our community, and in this episode of ConnectTheKnox, Candace shares the incredible story of how she decided to open the business and the choices she’s made that led to her success. Throughout our conversation, Candace reveals how she’s been able to overcome the challenges of owning a local restaurant, as well as what drives her to keep moving forward. Candace also shares the tips she gives to friends who move to Knoxville from California, and her plans for the future of Water Into Wine.

 

Highlights

00:00 Intro

00:16 Julia introduces Candace Viox, the owner of local restaurant Water Into Wine

01:08 Candace shares why she decided to open her restaurant in West Knoxville

05:57 The choices Candace made to ensure she was creating a bar that aligned with her values and fostered a sense of community and connection

09:48 How Candace has overcome the challenges she faced as a restaurant owner 

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14:57 The dreams and plans that Candace has for the future of Water Into Wine

18:47 Candace shares the impact that the community has had on her, her business, and the impact she feels she has had on the Knoxville community herself

23:42 More information on the weekly events at Water Into Wine

24:53 Candace answers Julia’s lightning round of questions about her favorite local hot spots

 

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