LEE, Mass. — The proprietors of the popular Charlie's Bistro Bus food truck have opened a new restaurant in the old train station.

 

Appropriately called "The Station," Anandkumar Singh and Kevin Orozco, and a third partner, Sonu Rahman, opened the gastropub in late February. 

 

Singh said he wants people to feel like family at The Station while they're served good food with the best ingredients and best service.

 

"The whole goal is about holding the community together with food connections," he said. 

 

The fusion menu offers a range of global dishes along with American favorites for lunch, dinner and "last call." 

 

The partners want offer fare that they didn't see much of in the Berkshires, a concept that had fueled their food truck's menu.

 

"I feel like that's what transitioned all the way over to The Station," Orozco said. "We're making this food, this is what we want to see everywhere — we really don't see it."

 

Singh said they source most of their food locally. One of the most popular dishes is a whole branzino, or sea bass, with caper sauce, tomatoes, potatoes and sweet peas. Their pasta dishes, like truffle ravioli, are made in house.

 

Prices range for entrees, small plates and salad bowls because the partners wanted to ensure affordable options.

 

"The whole thing is to have the experience, like sitting in this kind of atmosphere, but not to worry about paying too much money, but you can still have the experience with good food," Singh said.

 

In addition to Charlie's, Singh and Orozco also operate Berkshire Cone. 

 

The Station is located in a former train station at 109 Railroad St. built in 1893. The building was made a historical site in 2010.

 

Sullivan Station operated there for more than 30 years until closing in 2017. It had also housed Lucia's Kitchen and most recently Mexican restaurant Antojitos Oaxaca, which closed more than a year ago. 

 

The building was procured last November and partners started renovations, bringing it back to look more like the old Sullivan Station.  

 

"The Sullivans, they definitely had a dream and like we are just here to keep carrying on that dream for them and improving it in our own way," said general manager Sarah Kostue.

 

The property also has the caboose which will be for entertainment and private events.

 

The Station's grand opening was last week. Regular hours are 5 to 10 Thursday through Tuesday; closed Wednesday. Lunch service is Friday through Sunday from 11 to 3. There are plans to extend late hours and lunch service in the future. 

 

More information here or by calling 413-394-4004.