Comings & Goings: Wild Pear Closes

The Wild Pear, 44 Church Lane,  closed recently after four years in that location. Property owner Steve Crowley, principal of Westport’s SCA Commercial Real Estate who has owned the property for 20 years, said the concept of food is changing in Westport. “Customers want the option to sit down similar to Fortuna’s and Oscar’s,” he said. “A food business can no longer survive on carry out only.” He said the location recently was approved for outdoor seating, and he is talking to several interested restaurateurs. Its look “will fit into the Church Lane environment,” Crowley said. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com