Craig Vaught
Having grown up in nearby Carrollton, Owner /Proprietor Craig Vaught has brought his 40 years of bar and restaurant experience to Irving/Las Colinas.
As a child, restaurants played a role in family events and special nights out. The hustle and bustle of the controlled chaotic environment intrigued him. The glamour and excitement of dressing up to go out for a meal became even more fun as a young adult. Experiencing different types of restaurants soon became a passion.
Craig started his hospitality journey in 1983 as a bartender, working in hotels, restaurants, and bars, including The Four Seaons Las Colinas, Packard's on Greenville, and Sfuzzi, to name a few. While working for Sfuzzi, he was selected to manage locations in Addison, Austin and New York City.
Starting in 1996, Craig ventured out on his own and opened The Harder Bar, which was a staple of Lower Greenville for several years.
In 2008, he landed a job with Chivas Regal and Glenlivet as their Master of Scotch, traveling the country hosting Whisky dinners and bartender education for the next decade. Training future hospitality workers became a passion for Craig and would be a cornerstone of everything else to follow.
In 2019, Craig opened Vitruvian Park Tavern and guided it through the pandemic; today, it is a popular spot for tourists visiting Vitruvian Park, especially during the holidays. Famous for its Espressotinis, Grilled Cheese with Tomato Basil Soup, Craig-aritas and the Double Patty Brunch Burger, VPT has become a favorite of the neighborhood over the years.
With the creation of Copper & Vine, Craig has drawn from all his restaurant experiences and created a guest-centered culture of food, beverage and service. Inspired by Italian foods and French wines, he has melded the two together for something truly unique.
With the style and feel of a NYC-style Bistro, Café or Trattoria, Copper & Vine offers a dining experience that can only be found in an independent, boutique hospitality concept. Whether here for a celebratory meal, a corporate event, or a bite and a sip, our goal is to make you feel like you are home in a warm and welcoming, yet upscale space, enjoying a superior dining experience that will make you want to return.