BLACK ROCK NEIGHBORHOOD (CITY OF BRIDGEPORT) CT: Two weeks ago, Mark Turocy announced that his restaurant, Black Rock Social House, would be temporarily closing Feb. 26th.
Mr. Turocy's miracle came this week when he and financial backer inKind reached an agreement to eliminate the debt that he owed his landlord after he fell behind on rent late last year and found his business facing eviction.
Black Rock Social House was also approved in partnership with the owners of the building to receive $25,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds for additional outdoor seating.
Mr. Turocy hopes to get more federal money from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
Black Rock Social House opened in March 2021 at 2895 Fairfield Ave. in a historic landmark building, touting itself as a gluten-free gastropub specializing in international comfort food. However, the coronavirus pandemic provided barriers to success for the business, and, until funding came through recently,
Black Rock Social House struggled with obstacles that affected its eligibility for assistance.
