BELL TOWER ANNOUNCES OPENING OF BURNTWOOD TAVERN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2021MEDIA CONTACTS:Deborah Blackford / blkfrd@earthlink.net / 714-280-8765Karen Franse / karenfranse@gmail.com / 386-649-1887Carmen Herlihy / cherlihypr@gmail.com / 646-770-2623BELL TOWER ANNOUNCES OPENING OF BURNTWOOD TAVERNShopping Center Expands Dining Options with New Restaurant Offering Classic American Fare and Handcrafted CocktailsFORT MYERS, Fla. – January 25, 2021 – Bell Tower, a landmark shopping, dining and entertainment destination centrally located in Fort Myers, Florida (https://www.thebelltowershops.com/), today announced the addition of Burntwood Tavern, a polished American restaurant serving classic pub-style cuisine, local craft beers and signature cocktails. The 3,915-square-foot restaurant, scheduled to open next month, will be located across from Fleet Feet and adjacent to the Noire Nail Bar.“We are incredibly proud to add Burntwood Tavern to Bell Tower’s growing lineup of restaurants,” says Samantha Lillard, Assistant Vice President for Madison Marquette, the real estate investor, developer and service provider that owns the shopping center. “Bell Tower has recently undergone some very positive and significant changes that have transformed this community icon into a modern day-to-night experience where people can rediscover the art of shopping and the delight of dining, something which is helping us attract the attention of new and very desirable tenants like Burntwood Tavern.”“The contemporary look and feel Madison Marquette has created at Bell Tower was absolutely a deciding factor in the choice of our newest Burntwood Tavern location,” says Bret Adams, founder of the Chef Art Pour Restaurant Group, Burntwood Tavern’s owner. “We are excited to expand our presence in southwest Florida through the addition of this new Bell Tower location, bringing our unique blend of food, drinks and atmosphere to the Fort Myers market. And we look forward to continuing our relationship with Madison Marquette for future projects.”At the new Burntwood Tavern, centuries-old reclaimed wood and rustic fixtures repurposed from old barns create a warm and inviting comfort-driven environment where the menu ranges from an 8-ounce sirloin to fish and chips, blackened Mahi, and chicken and waffles. The restaurant’s savory smoked, planked and wood-grilled American dishes are complemented by an array of handcrafted cocktails that include house-infused vodkas as well as a diverse list of local craft beers, signature India pale ale and lager drafts. Burntwood Tavern’s beautiful setting, including an indoor-outdoor bar on the patio, provides the perfect opportunity for a relaxing get-together with family and friends.About Burntwood TavernEstablished in 2010 by the Chef Art Pour Restaurant Group, Burntwood Tavern offers classic American food with flare. Soon to have 15 locations throughout Ohio and Florida, the restaurant’s warm and inviting atmosphere is rich in character, providing a polished venue for its straightforward, chef-driven menu of smoked, planked and wood-grilled food complemented by an array of handcrafted cocktails that include house-infused vodkas as well as a diverse list of local craft beers, signature India pale ale and lager drafts. To learn more, visit the Burntwood Tavern website at https://www.burntwoodtavern.com.About Madison Marquette Madison Marquette is a leading private full-service real estate provider, investment manager, developer and operator headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company delivers integrated investment, development, leasing and management services to a diverse portfolio of 330 assets in 20 states and manages an investment portfolio valued at over $6.2 billion. The company partners with global, institutional and private investors to provide industry-leading investment and advisory services across asset classes -- including mixed-use, retail, office, medical, industrial, senior living and multi-family. Following its 2019 merger with the Boston-based Roseview Group, Madison Marquette added capital markets, investment banking and corporate advisory services to its integrated capabilities. Founded in 1992, the company built its reputation on the successful development, repositioning and redevelopment of landmark mixed-use assets, and now leverages that performance legacy to provide clients with exceptional asset services and investment advice. Madison Marquette has a strategic bench of professionals providing nationwide service from 14 regional markets and is a member of the Capital Guidance group of companies. For additional information, visit www.madisonmarquette.com.About Bell TowerBell Tower is a landmark shopping, dining and entertainment destination centrally located in Fort Myers, Florida. The open-air center offers a creative combination of brand-name retail favorites and exclusive boutiques that include popular grocer The Fresh Market, Williams-Sonoma, Bed Bath & Beyond, Talbots, Francesca’s, Ulta Beauty, Bath & Body Works, Driftwood Blue, Oceanview & Seventh, The Cheshire Cat Fine Toys, and Brodeur Carvell. The center’s exceptional shopping is complemented by distinctive restaurants such as DaRuMa Japanese Steak House and Sushi Lounge, Grimaldi's Pizzeria, Blue Pointe Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, Cantina Laredo, Mimi's Café, T.G.I. Friday's, Society, World of Beer and Ice Spot, and by entertainment venues including Dave & Buster’s and a 20-screen Regal Cinemas complex making Bell Tower a true day-to-night destination. A longtime community partner and pet-friendly shopping-dining-entertainment adventure, Bell Tower is owned and operated by Madison Marquette, a leading real estate investor, developer and service provider. To learn more, visit https://www.thebelltowershops.com/ or follow Bell Tower on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.