According to Michael Richetelli, president of Colonial Properties Inc., a lease has been negotiated with PRIME 16 Tap House & Burgers at 464 Boston Post Rd. The 5,000 s/f space was originally occupied by Jacob Marley's Restaurant and was most recently Mark Barry's. Richetelli and Fred Messore, senior vice president of Colonial Properties were the sole brokers in the transaction and represented the landlord - Leveraged Equities, LTD.
This will be the 2nd PRIME 16 location. Bob Potter, owner of PRIME 16 in New Haven is an experienced restaurateur. He is partnering with Jon Bara, who has a corporate restaurant background.
The restaurant is being completely renovated and is expected to open by May 1st.