Westport Officials Vow to Find New Restaurant to Replace Splash

Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe and The Inn at Longshore operator Rory Tagert, Managing Director of Longshore Associates of Westport, LLP, announced Tuesday that they have signed a letter of intent to identify and secure a new restaurant to replace Splash, which closed in October, 2014.

Marpe stated on the town’s Facebook page, “It is imperative that a first class restaurant for all Westporters is in operation for the Spring and Summer 2015 seasons. The restaurant must also include services for golfers.”

Marpe noted that a long term sublease with a restaurant operator will be subject to the town’s terms, conditions, and approval. The new operator will have demonstrated experience in running comparable restaurant concepts and have the financial resources to invest in the premises.

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Any lease amendment will be subject to review and approval by the town’s Board of Finance and Board of Selectmen. Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman, Charlie Haberstroh, has been leading the negotiations on behalf of the town.

Marpe continued, “Rory Tagert and the Town of Westport have had a 30-plus year relationship as the Inn at Longshore’s tenant and landlord. We are confident that working together, we will select the best restaurant tenant for that location as quickly as possible.”

Additionally, the Town and Tagert will be formulating a capital plan, the objectives of which are to address long-term issues and material improvements to the Inn at Longshore facilities.

Which type of restaurant would you like to see come to the location? Let us know in the comments sections below.