Restaurants sign leases to open in Litchfield Crossings

NEW MILFORD — Two popular restaurants have officially committed to open in the Litchfield Crossings shopping plaza.

Chipotle Mexican Grill and Jersey Mike’s recently signed contracts to open for business.

Chipotle signed a 10-year lease for a 2,400-square foot restaurant that is expected to open in late fall.

It will be custom built and constructed north of Union Savings Bank in the southern part of the shopping center.

The shopping plaza also recently had a five-year lease signed by a group that will be operating a Jersey Mike’s Subs as a franchise.

“We are thrilled to have another dining option to offer our shoppers,” said Kristen N. Gizzi, executive director of Litchfield Crossings.

“It will be a wonderful addition to the center and the Litchfield Crossings family,” she said.

The newest addition to Litchfield Crossings will have a drive thru and an outside patio for al fresco dining.

“I have continually heard from both shoppers and employees at the Crossings that they would like more food options,” Gizzi said. “I am happy to deliver on that request with Chipotle.”

Chipotle has over 2,600 restaurants as of March 31 in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and German.

It is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants.

Jersey Mike’s is a popular sub shop that features a wide variety of authentic Northeast-style subs on freshly baked breads with quality sourced ingredients.

“We are excited about Jersey Mike’s joining the Litchfield Crossings family,” Gizzi said. “Mike’s will be a tremendous asset to the Crossings and will provide fabulous new fare.”

Litchfield Crossings is located at 169 Danbury Road (Route 7).

The Crossings and its management and development company ECCO Development LLC, an affiliate of ECCO III Enterprises Inc., is owned by the Westchester, N.Y.,-based Gizzi family.

For information on Litchfield Crossings, visit www.Litchfieldcrossings.com.