A few days ago, “06880” described the lack of activity at Pearl of Longshore — the restaurant that will eventually replace Splash.
Charlie Haberstroh — who, among many volunteer activities, has been asked by 1st Selectman Jim Marpe to serve as liaison between his office and the restaurant and Inn — reports that the new owners of Pearl are going through a long permitting process. The building is old, with many outstanding issues.
Work is being done now on the basement. The hope is to begin above-ground work soon.
Haberstroh assures Westporters that Pearl will open well before next summer. It will be fully operational in time for a much-needed, and hopefully successful, addition to our town’s waterside dining attractions.
The new Pearl of Longshore restaurant — and a new patio bar? — will be open next summer.
Is there anyone in town government helping the owner navigate the permitting process? It’s a prime location and he’s investing a lot of money, surely some of this can be streamlined.
The town professionals are of course working closely with Pearl. We are looking forward to enjoying what promises to be a wonderful addition to our town.