The Pearl Welcomes Authentic Italian Restaurant ‘Amoré – Italian, Steak & Seafood’ as Tenant
Surack Enterprises is proud to announce a new, fine-dining establishment as the latest commercial tenant to take up residence inside The Pearl, a mixed-use build located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne.
“Amoré – Italian, Steak & Seafood,” as it will be called, will feature fine Italian dishes with steakhouse and seafood selections, promising guests a fresh experience every visit.
On Tuesday, August 13, Fort Wayne City Council approved Amoré’s downtown municipal liquor license application. The application has now been sent to the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission for state approval.
Chuck and Lisa Surack, on a family trip to Italy, felt inspired by the authentic Italian dining experience, and desired to find some way to bring it back with them to Fort Wayne. Amoré is the result of that inspiration, evidenced by the restaurant’s elevated menu and design.
“Amore means love in Italian,” said Chuck Surack. “And when you dine with us, we want you to experience our own love for fine dining and quality service. But make no mistake, Amoré – Italian, Steak & Seafood will offer so much more than the tastes of Florence. Our steak and seafood options will prove equally important to the restaurant’s fine-dining identity.”
Amoré – Italian, Steak & Seafood will be open for lunch and dinner 6+ days a week. The 5,150 square foot space will seat up to 164 guests inside, including 14 bar-top seats. Also featured: a wine-cellar-inspired, 32-seat private dining room and al fresco dining space, allowing for an additional 32 seats outdoors. The dining room features 18’-4” ceilings with floor-to-ceiling wine displays and windows, offering a beautiful view out onto Pearl Street and Maiden Lane.
A diverse array of beers, wines, hand-crafted cocktails, and alcohol-free cocktails will be selected to perfectly complement Amoré’s exquisite food menu. The wine list will highlight Italian and American wineries, with additional wine brought in from other regions to round out the world-class selection. Several managers are currently enrolled in training through The Court of Master Sommeliers to better serve customers.
Build-out of the restaurant space is underway, and is anticipated to be completed by November, with the restaurant opening later that month or in early December. Amoré’s opening promises to create 40 new, downtown jobs for Fort Wayne.
General Manager Scott Hilty brings with him three decades of hospitality experience in major cities like Las Vegas, Honolulu, and most recently, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Chicago. He’s helped open and manage a variety of hotels and restaurants, ranging from small boutiques hotels and eateries to mega resorts and banquet halls.
“I love being a foundational part of developing a new restaurant,” he said. “I think Chuck and Lisa are doing amazing things for downtown Fort Wayne, and I couldn’t pass up this opportunity to become part of it. I also have family in Fort Wayne I’m excited to move closer to.”
Scott added, “I want Amoré to define itself as the best fine-dining experience in all Fort Wayne. That means the best service, best food quality, best cocktails. I want to prove to our guests they don’t need to travel to a major city to find an amazing fine-dining restaurant.”
Amoré – Italian, Steak & Seafood joins Ducky’s at The Pearl and Crescendo Coffee & Café to fill more than 12,000 square feet of commercial space inside The Pearl. In addition to commercial space, The Pearl also boasts 76 apartments, five live-work units, an event space with max capacity of 480 guests, dozens of amenities, and more.
For more information on The Pearl, visit ThePearlFW.com.
To learn more about Amoré, visit AmoreFW.com.
About Amoré – Italian, Steak & Seafood
Traditional Italian cuisine paired with modern upscale dining in a comfortable & intimate setting. Located in the heart of Downtown Fort Wayne, inside The Pearl, we look forward to serving you exquisite meals & dining experiences soon.
About Surack Enterprises
Founded by Chuck and Lisa Surack, the businesses of Surack Enterprises are a group of local companies that provide trusted services, products, and experiences to countless friends and families in and around Northeast Indiana & the Midwest. As we continue to grow, our mission stays the same — always do the right thing.