Country singer gets into new business with burger joint

Onetime building inspector says he knows there will be a big learning curve.

Stefania Pifferi. Ben Allen and Todd Brooks are combining their talents — music and restaurants — with the debut of Ben Allen’s Backyard Grill & Pub in Naples.
Stefania Pifferi. Ben Allen and Todd Brooks are combining their talents — music and restaurants — with the debut of Ben Allen’s Backyard Grill & Pub in Naples.
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What do you get when you combine an up-and-coming country singer based in Estero with a longtime local restaurateur known for burgers that generate lots of social media buzz?

The answer, hopefully, is a successful restaurant and live music venue. That’s the goal behind the recent opening of Ben Allen’s Backyard Grill & Pub on Tamiami Trail East in Naples.

 

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