BARTLETT — The Red Parka Steakhouse and Pub in mid-January announced that owners Jean Melczarek and daughter Terry O’Brien have bought out longtime partner Tony Ferruolo.
“This has been in the works for a long time. The transaction closed on Jan. 9,” said O’Brien.
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