Tucker’s Restaurant opens at Kent Green

KENT — Several months after the North End restaurant closed, a new eatery has taken its place. Tucker’s Restaurant and Tap Room moved to the Kent Green space and opened for business on Tuesday, April 26. Owned by David Tucker (who is also the chef) and Jennifer Stahl, the restaurant was previously in Washington, Conn., where it was called J.D. Tucker’s. While they waited for their liquor license, Tucker and Stahl gave the space a paint job and makeover and moved in their own furniture, dishware and decorations — as well as flat-screen televisions, which were installed in the bar area. The menu features pub favorites such as buffalo wings, nachos and quesadillas. Entrees include sandwiches, meatloaf and chicken Milanese. In addition, Tucker will also offer a large list of special entrees that will change every week. Apparently Kent residents were hungry for a new nightspot. On opening night, the bar was packed before sunset and many of the patrons opted to stay for dinner as well. “The opening was awesome,” Tucker said. “We were busy right from the start, and we did better than we ever expected to.” Tucker plans to host evening events such as trivia nights and live music. He said he hopes the restaurant will become a place for the community to socialize.