Tucker's Cafe on Commerce Avenue has closed after nearly 25 years in business -- but don't worry, it's in good hands.
The owners of Southport's Gray Goose Cafe bought the restaurant in June from Denise Lamoureux, who opened the eatery in 1989.
Lamoureux told Patch Tuesday that after such a long time in the restaurant business, she wanted to focus on her other venture, Finding Feathers, a healing and wellness center located behind Tucker's.
When she knew she wanted to shift her career focus, Lamoreaux called restaurateur Tommy Febbraio.
"I sold Tucker's to people I knew would take beautiful care of it," Lamoureux said.
Febbraio and business partners Peter Mennona and Kevin McHugh plan to preserve much of what made Tucker's a local hotspot, from the menu to the hours.
Tucker's is slated to reopen as "Little Goose" at the end of August. The space is currently undergoing redecorating and renovations.
Febbraio described the Little Goose menu as Tucker's fare mixed with Gray Goose flair, adding that prices will be "moderate."
Tucker's was known for its fresh ingredients and wide range of menu options, from traditional pub fare like burgers, sandwiches, and dogs to fish dinners. Gray Goose eats include burgers and sandwiches, lobster clubs, pasta, and fish and chicken plates.
Little Goose will be open 'til midnight to accommodate the movie crowd -- just like Tucker's.
"You've got to accommodate the movie crowd," Febbraio said.
The spot has been a restaurant for a long time, and Febbraio, who also co-owns Westport's Spotted Horse Tavern, intends to continue that trend.
"We're excited about it," he said. "We think it's going to be great for the area."
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