Seven, new restaurant and lounge opens in Belleville

BY WILL BUSS

News-Democrat

BELLEVILLE --

Seven Restaurant & Lounge at 7 S. High St. in Belleville opened for lunch for the first time Friday. Co-owner Luke Reynolds said he and his partners plan to expand their menu by April 28. The menu currently includes sandwiches, salads and soups. Reynolds said the menu will be expanded in the next two weeks.

"We had a good turnout, and most of the tables were full for lunch," said Luke Reynolds about the first day of business. He is one of four owners, who include fellow St. Louis resident Ted Quinn and Belleville residents Brian Besse and Stephan Kezirian. Reynolds said he and his partners provide a traditional bistro and lounge.

"Were going to focus on trying to do good night-time bar and lounge business," Reynolds said. "We're going to have couple of dee-jays playing contemporary music, and we really think that we will be a good addition to Belleville night-life scene, especially in downtown Belleville."

The new restaurant, which is at the site of the former Good Times tavern, has been under renovation for months. It had its official ribbon-cutting with Chamber of Commerce officials on Monday.

Contact reporter Will Buss at wbuss@bnd.com or 345-7822, ext. 24