New Neighbors: “Mexicue” brings Mexican + Barbecue to Main Street in former Bobby Q’s building
Filling newly renovated storefronts, Mexicue has announced their opening in Westport with a second floor restaurant space at 38 Main Street. The restaurant group has several locations in New York City, one in Washington, DC, and one in Stamford - with Westport and a Bethesda, Maryland location both being their newest openings. The company’s website describes it as a fusion of barbecue and traditional Mexican meals that began in a Manhattan food truck by founder Thomas Kelly.
The restaurant brings barbecue back to one of Westport’s most famous spaces - the former home of Bobby Q’s barbecue. The locally owned barbecue joint closed in 2016 as part of a natural end to their decade+ run in the community, with owner Bob LeRose adding to the downtown dinner scene while helping found the Blues, Views, and BBQ festival. LeRose passed away in August after a battle with cancer, however his passion for the community lives on through the many groups he supported throughout the years.
Frozen in Time
Overnight ice froze everything in its path this morning until afternoon sun gave hope for thawing out. WestportLocal.com photo
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 5; State Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Down
The Aspetuck Health District and the State Department of Public Health reported 5 new COVID-19 case for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 2.55% while hospitalizations declined by 13 patients.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 3,804 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 35 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 2.55% [down from 3.99%]
State Hospitalizations: 235 patients [-13]
Town Engineer Warns of Traffic Detours Next Week surrounding Cavalry Road Bridge Replacement Project
Town of Westport: Town Engineer Keith Wilberg announced today that installation of bridge beams at the Cavalry Road Bridge Replacement Project, located on Cavalry Road between Crooked Mile Road and Rebel Road, will take place from 8 am to 4 pm each day starting Wednesday March 2, through Friday, March 4. All dates and times are approximate and subject to weather conditions.
The Contractor will be using local roads to access the site to deliver the oversized crane and bridge beams via tractor trailer, resulting in additional traffic detours and possible delays near the project.
The detour area includes Cavalry Road, Crooked Mile Road, Red Coat Road, Hermit Lane, and all roads and driveways that use these roadways. Residents of that area have been notified of the detour.
The Westport Police will be on site, and detour signs will be installed throughout the detour route. Motorists are advised to drive with additional caution, allow extra travel time, and obey all detour and safety signals.
Upon completion of the beams installation, the current detour pattern around the site will be put back into effect.
Please direct any questions about the project and detour to Town Engineer Keith Wilberg at 203-341-1128.