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Posted: March 23, 2018
Saugatuck Commercial Real Estate completes leases totaling 22,204 s/f
Barra Italian Street Kitchen, Bridgeport Avenue - Shelton, CT
Shelton, CT Saugatuck Commercial (SCRE) was successful in bringing new restaurant concepts to the Fairfield County area in recent months:
• Barra Italian Street Kitchen has leased 4,458 s/f (Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, CT). Upscale, casual/affordable, Italian tapas, pizza and gelato.
• Hashi Sushi has leased 2,350 s/f (Forest St., New Canaan). Wide array of authentic Japanese Food including sushi, teriyaki, hibachi.
• Patisserie Salzburg has leased 1,837 s/f (Harbor Point Rd., Stamford). First class, European style bakery and café with locations in Scarsdale & Rye N.Y.
• Barbacoa Smoke House has leased 4,159 s/f (Commerce Dr., Fairfield). Modern fast casual BBQ restaurant with a tech forward approach.
• Arooga’s Grille House and Sports Bar has leased 7,000 s/f (Bridgeport Ave., Shelton). Classic sports bar with 100 TVs and outdoor dining.
• Villa del Sol has leased 2,400 s/f (relocating them in Westport, Post Road West). A Mexican themed family-owned restaurant.
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