Restaurants Nestled in the Crestivew area of Austin, The Violet Crown Coffee Shop & Wine Bar provides an elevated yet approachable space for sips and bites By Meher Qazilbash Dani Parsons September 17, 2024 Chris Nagelhout and Grant Richardson, Owners of Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop (photo by Dani Parsons) In May 2023, husbands Chris Nagelhout and Grant Richardson realized their retirement dreams very early by opening The Violet Crown Wine Bar & Coffee Shop as young professionals.