The attraction of new restaurants to Westport’s revitalized Saugatuck section continues with the addition of Bistro 88 on Bridge Square (see WestportNow, Jan. 13, 2012). It will open in about a month, according to Paul Chung of Easton, its co-owner with his sister, Naomi. He said the sushi and asian food restaurant will have seating for 20 and will serve beer and wine. He said the restaurant will be open seven days, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and until 10 p.m. on other days. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
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Terex Narrows Loss on Double-Digit Sales Growth
Westport-based heavy equipment maker Terex Corp. today reported a loss for the fourth quarter that narrowed from last year on strong double-digit sales growth.
Terex’s results in the quarter benefited from higher sales at its aerial work platforms, construction and crane segments.
Terex said it saw further recovery in many of its end markets as utilization rates improved and existing fleets aged. The company noted that emerging markets continued to grow rapidly, along with strong performance in North America, helping to offset continuing weakness in several European markets.
Looking ahead, Terex forecasts earnings and revenue for fiscal year 2012 in line with analysts’ estimates.
New Name on Post Road East
A new name, Terrain, now appears on a banner at the former home of Curran Cadillac, 561 Post Road East, in Westport where plans are in process to replace the structure with one that will be the home of the shop for eco-friendly growing supplies, home and garden décor, furniture, containers, gifts, personal care items, locally sourced and prepared artisan foods. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Comings and Goings: New Eatery in Bogey’s Space
By Dave Matlow
Six months after Westport’s Bogey’s Grill and Tap Room closed at 323 Main St. after a 17-year run, work was under way today on a new restaurant set to open in the space in the spring.
Work was under way today in the former Bogey’s space for the new venture opening in the spring. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Fairfield resident Jay Stasko, 34, co-owner and general manager of the new eatery, said, “We have our fingers crossed that it will be open in April.”
He said the menu will appeal “to all needs, including fine dining with aged prime steaks as well as casual fare such as hamburgers.” The new restaurant will be called either 323 Main or simply 323, he said.
It will have seating for 85 in the dining room plus seven high tops in the bar and 12 bar stools, Stasko said. He said it will be open seven days a week for lunch and dinner with a pub-style menu in the late evening.
Comings and Goings: Achorn’s Leaving Main Street
By Dave Matlow
UPDATE Achorn’s Pharmacy, a fixture of Westport’s downtown since 1927 and the oldest independently owned business on Main Street, will soon relocate to Playhouse Square, according to owner Ajay Desai.
Achorn’s Pharmacy, a downtown mainstay for 85 years, will soon relocate to Playhouse Square. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Desai who assumed ownership in March 2011, having purchased the business from Ed Levinstim, said he is ending Achorn’s 85-year downtown presence because his lease expires in May and the landlord has quoted “extremely high rent” to remain at that site.
The relocation of Achorn’s—the sole remaining pharmacy downtown—is another milestone in the departure of independently-owned businesses from downtown Westport.
Last month Harvey Skolnick, owner of the Liquor Locker, announced his business was leaving its Main Street location after 44 years and relocating to the Compo Shopping Center. He said the move was motivated by sharply increasing rent and a reduced attraction of shoppers to Westport’s downtown. (See WestportNow Jan. 10, 2012)
Talbots Consolidates on Main Street
Talbots, the women’s apparel shop at Westport’s 165 Main St., has reduced and consolidated its floor space. According to the store manager, it moved its display of woman petites from its wing at the corner of Main Street and Parker Harding Plaza to the main part of the store. The store manager said that Talbots’s lease in the onetime Remarkable Book Store space runs out in April and the company has decided to consolidate now although it will retain the full space until April. Talbots took over the space in 1990 along with Talbots Kids on Parker Harding Plaza. In 2003, the company opened Talbots Men’s across the street at 90 Main St. in space now occupied by Vineyard Vines. Talbots closed both the men’s and children’s stores in 2008. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Comings and Goings: Painter’s Supply Opens
Painter’s Supply of Bridgeport opened today in the Compo Shopping Center, 413 Post Road East, Westport in space formerly occupied by Brandman’s Paint (See WestportNow Jan. 6, 2012). The store includes decorator services from Brandman’s. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m, Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to sales associate Michael Cole. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Bob Eckman for WestportNow.com
Comings and Goings: Leonards Furniture Closes
Leonards New England, which sold antique furniture and other items at 1045 Post Road East, Westport has closed “due to the economy,” according to an employee in its Seekonk, Mass. headquarters. Leonards moved into its 1045 Post Road East location in December 2009, replacing Smith & Hawken, a high-end gardening store that went out of business in July 2009. Leonards occupied its former 1026 Post Road East location since March 2000, now the home of J.M. McLaughlin clothiers. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Comings and Goings: Aux Delices Succeeds Arcudi’s
The Aux Delices French bakery and cafe will open at 1035 Post Road East, Westport “some time in May,” according to co-owner Greg Addonizio (above). The location formerly was occupied by Arcudi’s Restaurant. Peter Jennings of Westport-based Bayberry Property Management said that the Arcudi family’s 30-year lease on the site had recently expired. The new Westport location for Aux Delices with be the fourth cafe in Fairfield County owned by Addonizio and his wife, Debra Ponzek. Addonizio said that the new cafe which will serve beer and wine will seat 45, have outdoor seating in the spring and feature a large bakery. He describes the ambience of his four locations as “cafes with gourmet food and a bakery team of 15 chefs.” Having started the business in Riverside in 1995 with his wife, he said that their other similar establishments are located in Greenwich (opened in 2000) and Darien (2004). In addition, “We have a ‘commissary’ in Stamford and a cafeteria in Old Greenwich,” he said. The commissary is a large, commercial kitchen where they offer adult and children’s cooking classes. Addonizio said Aux Delices also offers the option of conducting cooking classes in the privacy of homes. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
State Invests $500,000 in Westport Health Startup
Connecticut Innovations, the state’s quasi-public authority responsible for technology-based economic development, has made an investment of $500,000 in Westport-based MyCare Inc. through its Seed Investment Fund.
The investment in the startup at 979 Post Road East is part of a $1 million round of funding, also involving Intersection Health Partners, also of Westport, an announcement said.
MyCare’s core product is a proprietary search engine tool that allows users to access and analyze data in any electronic medical record in near real-time.
“CI’s investment represents a critical step in MyCare’s success in bringing powerful new clinical data search and care delivery technology to the provision of patient care,” said Matt Walton, chief executive officer and co-founder of MyCare.
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