Area country music singer plans restaurant, event venue

NAPLES — Area country music singer Ben Allen, who starred on “The Voice” TV show in 2020, has opened a new restaurant in Naples in conjunction with local experienced hospitality entrepreneur Todd Brooks.   

The restaurant, Ben Allen's Backyard Grill & Pub, is at 12655 Tamiami Trail E., Naples. It will replace the Brooks Burgers restaurant that was previously there, according to a statement. The pub will focus on live music events and provide comfort food consisting of a mix of pizza, pasta and burgers. The grand opening is planned for the last week of June, the release states, highlighted by a performance from the Ben Allen Band.