Comings and Goings: Whelk Opening in Saugatuck

Whelk, the newest addition to the burgeoning restaurant scene in Westport’s Saugatuck section, opens the weekend of Jan. 27, according to co-owner Massimo Tullio (r). His partner is Bill Taibe, owner of the popular LeFarm Restaurant in Colonial Square. Tullio, who describes the restaurant fare as “sophisticated casual dining,” said it will offer seafood selections with “smaller plates than LeFarm portions and have the feel of southern France.”  He said the 1,200 square feet restaurant (not including its 600-square foot kitchen) will accept reservations for its bench tables along the window side next to Riverside Avenue.  “We differ from LeFarm in that we specialize in seafood and have a bar,” he said. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com