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

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.

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

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

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