A gastropub with an attached bakery window is being opened downtown by a New Jersey native chef who has worked with some of the biggest names in the culinary industry.
Chef Anthony Sitek is partnering with Chef Mike Casari to open Crown Republic on the ground floor of the Eighth and Sycamore development with the goal of opening its doors by June 11. Local pastry chef Ben Arington is moving his Fat Ben's Bakery into the restaurant and operating a bakery window.
