Months of anticipation over the opening of the city's newest waterfront restaurant is expected to end Monday when Tuscan Sea Grill opens its doors. Part of the Tuscan Brands family, Tuscan Sea Grill is owned by Lawrence native Joe Faro and is located at 54 Merrimac St., former home of the Black Cow Tap & Grill.

“We can’t wait to bring Tuscan Brands to another part of the Merrimack Valley,” said Faro, Tuscan Brands' CEO, in a statement.  “This restaurant will be a new concept for us, curated just for Newburyport." Mark Iannuccillo, vice president of the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry, said his organization is thrilled to have such a high-profile restaurant to attract diners.