The owners of Fabulous Freddies Italian Eatery, a Bridgeport Italian-American restaurant that’s been open since 1990 less than a mile west of Sox Park, have plans to open a sit-down restaurant. The Bertucci family is in the midst of converting its private events space above Freddies in preparation to open Tria Sorelle at 701 W. 31st Street on the second floor.

While Freddies is known for its pizza slices and Chicago-style breaded steak sandwich, Tria would serve slightly more upscale and traditional takes on Italian food with full service, according to Brittany Bertucci. The Bertuccis want to celebrate their Southern Italian heritage including fresh pastas. They said they area needed a breakfast and casual dining spot. They’ll serve LaVazza coffee.