I HEARD A RUMOR (yes, I did)...

...that Marisa's, the venerable and over-the-top restaurant/bar/sometimes nightclub/occasional venue for live comedy, may be closing its doors.  This is, of course, a highly unsubstantiated rumor, and let's face it- it's probably not true.  I heard it from someone who heard it from somebody who heard it from somebody else.  But as I always say, rumors start from somewhere for some reason or another.
Should Marisa's in Trumbull close their doors, I would have very mixed feelings.  On one hand, I have fond memories of the way Marisa's was, some seven or eight years ago.  As the only game in town in Trumbull at that time, there was a great mix of patrons (young and old), friendly bartenders, and an all-around good vibe.  During the warmer months, there was a terrific outdoor bar and patio, complete with a fountain and tv screens mounted to the wall, so you can sip a cocktail and watch a ballgame under the stars on a warm summer night.
These were good days and good times at Marisa's, and it was one of the better spots off the beaten path in the Connecticut Gold Coast.  Sadly, this all changed a few years ago.
The outdoor patio was enclosed, and turned into a tacky and bizarre dining area/sometimes-dancefloor.  Odd red awnings hang from the ceilings along with light fixtures that look like giant scrotums, and the clientele- often times clad in Ed Hardy- look just as odd and tacky.  The chef will often double as a DJ and play an odd mix of music.  It all makes for a strange, and not nearly as fun environment as it once was.
Again, what I heard was a third-hand rumor that is most likely not true.  And in the unlikely event that it is true, it would certainly be the end of a prosperous era for Marisa's, a family-owned business that single-handedly brought some nightlife into what was an otherwise sleepy town of Trumbull.  Since it's arrival several years ago, their only real competition in Trumbull has been The O Bar, a couple of miles away.  But as O Bar is smaller, it has never been able to cater to the masses that Marisa's has.  Let's wait and see what happens.