Signs at the South County location of Tucker’s Place Tavern & Grill may be confusing drivers and potential diners alike. One reads “For Sale” in red block letters on a white-on-red background. But a second sign, a banner behind the first, reads “Tucker’s Place OPEN Since 1982 … Here to Stay!” A quick call to the longtime eatery on Union Road clarified matters. The owner of the property is indeed trying to sell the real estate – but Tucker’s Place has a 50-year lease on the space itself.
This article appears in Nov 1-30, 2009.