by Erin Conlon 
There’s a new watering hole in town aiming to become your go-to local drink and date spot. Back in late August, Femme Fontaine opened at 245 S 1 St. with a starkly different look compared to the space’s previous tenant, Wilson Lives!.
Founded and designed by artist and experienced restaurant/bar manager Vané Russo, the aesthetic of Femme Fontaine is a callback to her Haitian roots. All of the interior and exterior design — including the…
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