Brine in Newburyport Slated to Open Next Week

Brine bar is ready to go

By Naomi Kooker

Brine, the crudo and chops resto scheduled to open today in Newburyport, has been delayed - just a bit. The 54-seater is now slated to open next Wednesday, February 13, instead.

Brine, with its crudo oyster bar featuring Carrera marble and chrome, takes over the former location of Ceia Kitchen + Bar at 25 State Street in the seaside town north of Boston. Ceia is now located at 38 State St.
Nancy Batista Caswell is the owner behind both concepts; she moved Ceia up the street to larger digs, since Ceia had outgrown its space.

“I’ve long wondered why a seacoast town like Newburyport didn’t have a top quality oyster bar,” said Batista Caswell in a statement. “So, I decided to make it happen in an upscale way.” The Brine menu also focuses on prime chops in a play of "sea and land."

Fans will have to wait just a bit longer to see what she means.