Local restaurateurs Gary and Karen Ward recently opened their new establishment in Gloucester Court House, Porter’s On Main.
“We’ve been in the restaurant business for 22 years now, with Olivia’s [Olivia’s in the Village, Gloucester],” said Gary Ward. “We opened Scoot’s [BBQ at Hayes] 10 years ago, so with those two, we have a concept that is kind of fast, casual, in and out, try to get some really good food, a lot of take-out.”
A grand opening event for Porter’s will be held on Tuesday at the restaurant, which opened without fanfare in late May. The evening kicks off at 5:15 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and a cash bar, followed by a ribbon cutting at 6. All are welcome, and RSVPs are encouraged.
Ward explained that the decision to create Porter’s came from a combination of a lack of finer dining in the community and a market of customers looking for a more upscale option for a nice bottle of wine or cocktail.
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