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It’s been almost two years since word first spread about Seamonster Lounge's next door expansion into the bones of La Boulangerie. Finally, the Wallingford venue is ready to celebrate the grand opening of its new space on January 1st, 2016 — with their Friday five dollar cover "Funky 2 Death" show, no less.
Seamonster can now hold 220 people – a big step up from the prior 50-person capacity – and has two bars, two balconies, and side views of the stage, as well as plenty of additional nooks and crannies. Look for an expansion of the locally-sourced bar menu to include brunch items. Eventually, breakfast and lunch will add to the mix as well.
—Lara Douglass