The Barn Door

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Westchester restaurateur Arber Muriqi is bringing his 25 years-plus experience to Ridgefield with the opening of The Barn Door .

The eatery, which has taken over the space formerly housed by La Piazza, is open.

According to Muriqi, it will feature American cuisine with a nod to Mediterranean flavors. On the menu: an extensive raw bar, a variety of salads, burgers, pizza and entrees like wood-grilled kebab, paella, organic roasted chicken and seafood risotto.

A Happy Hour Bar Snacks menu lists all items -- think meatball & polenta, fried calamari, eggplant stack and truffle fries -- for $5. There will also be plenty of innovative cocktails, a full wine list, and craft beers, as well as a kid's menu.

Go to www.barndoorridgefield.com for more information. The restaurant, with the motto "Gather, Eat, Drink," is located at 37 Ethan Allen Hwy, (203) 493-5038.