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112 Square, says his new spot has been doing brisk business since opening. "I've already had many repeat customers," Santaniello says. "People are excited to get out and try something new." e three businesses share something in addition to opening during the fraught summer of 2020: heartfelt family connections to food. Santaniello's family hails from Southern Italy, just outside of Naples, where "chief food taster" for Tuscan Brands, pretty much grew up going to the Black Cow. After all, the restaurant has been a staple of the Newburyport waterfront for more than 20 years. So when the Black Cow moved to a new location, Faro couldn't pass up the opportunity to open the next installment of his growing Tuscan Brands empire in the iconic building. "It's a place I've always dreamt of opening a restaurant," says Faro, who grew up in Lawrence. "I've always loved Newburyport. Me, my friends, and eventually my wife—we are all drawn to it." e new Tuscan Sea Grill, which combines the philosophy favoring fresh-made food of the brand's other restaurants with a seafood-heavy menu of coastal Mediterranean cuisine, is one of three restaurants that opened in Newburyport over a matter of weeks this summer— each with its own distinct vibe and philosophy. But all three share a common task: navigating the rough waters of opening in this seaside town during a pandemic. "It definitely has been a challenge," says Linda eth, chef/owner of Lin's Little Kitchen, specializing in modern Laotian cuisine. "I felt it was very important to open and provide a feeling of comfort through our hospitality and our cooking—people really need it right now." It's true; after months of sheltering in their homes, everyone was thrilled about a change of scenery as Massachusetts started to open back up. John Santaniello, co-owner of Vera Ristorante on Market The Tuscan Sea Grill has tuna tartare on offer among other mouth-watering dishes. PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF TUSCAN BRANDS J O E F A R O ,