GREENWICH — Dave Corbo and John Bosco are back where they started.
The two restaurant operators formed a friendship and partnership 28 years ago while working at the grill and pub next to the Old Greenwich train station, when it was called Mackenzie’s Bar and Grill.
"It's where we made our bones," said Bosco.
The two restaurant entrepreneurs are now working together at the restaurant where they started, which they recently acquired from the Old Greenwich Social Club and former owner Jed Simon, who have moved on. New signs went up this week at the dining operation, now named Bosco's Bar & Grill, and it is open for business.
"It's going to be family friendly, and after dinner, a place for entertainment, fun, dreams," said Bosco. "We're looking forward to making people feel welcome, and wanting to come back again and again."
The new operation has a few more television screens, as well as a new digital music player, but there is little difference in the layout and decor from the previous business. The restaurant partners said they will continue hosting bands and live music events, as before.
Bosco and Corbo also own two Corbo’s Deli locations, one in Stamford and one in Greenwich, as well as the Clubhouse at the Griff, the golf course in northern Greenwich, and Harbor Point Pizza in Stamford.
Before it was Mackenzie’s Bar and Grill, the restaurant was called Tracks. The new signs and restaurant logo depicting a speeding locomotive pay tribute to the older operation. The partners also bringing back some old dishes they used to prepare when they worked together nearly 30 years, such as steak au poivre, which is beef filet in green pepper sauce.
Around 15 people will be working at Bosco's Bar and Grill, six of who used to work at the old Mackenzie's, including the owners.
The restaurant partners are looking to bring new energy to the establishment, which has been a focal point for the community for years.
"I love a challenge," said Corbo.
The Old Greenwich retail district has seen a number of new dining venues in recent months, including Juju Cantina and Birch Bakehouse. A Green & Tonic is also set to open soon.