Council supports seafood market
Owner of Seafood Market sees liquor license
Austin and Maribeth Roberts have found their nichè.
The couple own Broadway 45 restaurant and the neighbouring Seafood Market in Kensington.
“There’s been some growing pains, but with business, that’s part of it,” said Austin.
Last week the couple made a presentation to Kensington Town Council, which scheduled a decision that would to allow a letter of support for the market as they apply for a liquor licence.
“What we’re looking to do with the Seafood Market is create an atmosphere and vibe… And it’s worked so far, but with the margin in the fish business it’s just not enough.”
So, the duo decided to try something that would compliment the market and Broadway 45.
“That’s where the idea comes in of letting customers come in and not only buy the seafood but taste it too. But we also wanted to add a liquor component that allows us to serve Island craft beer or Island wine to compliment what they’re having.”
But council was apprehensive of providing a letter of support because of the possibility of overcrowded parking in the town.
“The town as a whole, we know parking is tight and it’s a area we are doing everything we can to make sure we are abiding to the rules and that we’re still able to operate business.
“Parking is an issue over all and we love doing business in Kensington. It’s got tremendous amount of growth and we want to continue that… We’ll do whatever it takes to appease the town.”
Rowan Caseley, mayor of the town added, “Council and businesses have to start to figure out a way to work together. We’re growing faster than our parking spaces are. We’re limited in what we can do, but we don’t want to hold back development.”
Maribeth agreed.
For years the question has always been how do we get people to stay in Kensington, she said.
“You can see it evolving. Kensington is turning into a food restaurant mecca. People are coming here to eat. We have three of the greatest restaurants in the area. So we can really grow that. We see a nichè in the marketplace.”
After the discussion, council voted unanimously passing the motion to provide a letter of support for the Seafood Market in the liquor licence application process.