Discover Our Story
Rockin’ River Street is a branded identity formed by Norwalk CT’s River Street and Wall street neighboring businesses
Who We Are
BJ Lawless, born and raised in Norwalk, CT, has been working in the restaurant industry for the majority of his life.
BJ opened BJ Ryan’s located at 57 Main Street in 2007. The NYC style pub features a “Cheers” like atmosphere & one of the best burgers around.
In 2011, BJ expanded the brand opening BanC House, the city’s first BBQ & Crab House located at 16 River Street. BanC House featuring fresh seafood specialties, house smoked bbq, two outdoor patios and an extensive whiskey, bourbon and craft beer collection.
In 2022, BJ took over the iconic Partner’s Cafe location in East Norwalk, naming it BJ Ryan’s East. Keeping with Partner’s family friendly atmosphere and famous thin crust pizza, East continues to thrive in this close knit neighborhood setting.
BJ’s fourth and most recent project, The Benjamin, an upscale French American Restaurant in Ridgefield, CT opened in June 2023.
In addition to four restaurants, BJ is the founder and President of the BJ Ryan’s Foundation. A 501(c)3 charitable foundation that has been directly giving back to underprivileged families and students in the Norwalk community since 2008.
BJ LAWLESS
GREER FREDERICKS
Greer has spent the past 35 years honing her skills, style, creativity and passion for creating the perfect "moment" in the music, epicurean and entertainment industries. Her enthusiasm stems from a life well lived and world travels which continue to fuel her hunger to experience just about anything, and she has.
Whether managing VIPs for The Rolling Stones or planning a child's elaborate birthday party Greer takes her energy, know-how and access into every endeavor.
For the past dozen years, Greer has been the co-owner and managing director of three South Norwalk, CT award-winning restaurants: Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint, Mama's Boy Southern Table & Refuge and Jax & Co Low Country Kitchen. Additionally, in the Fall of 2020, Greer and partners were set to open Peaches Low Country Kitchen in the Financial District of NYC which has been placed on pause due to the global pandemic.
Greer has worked for celebrity Chef's Waldy Malouf as well as Todd English's personal management team. Her days as an event planner for Waldy at his award winning Beacon Restaurant, landed her a job at the famed Windows On The World in the World Trade Center in NYC, working under co-owner Jennie Emil.
Besides the Rolling Stones, Greer has also worked with; Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Money, Willie Nelson and Carly Simon to name a few- seemingly to always circle back to her first love - food!
Greer has lived on both coasts of the United States as well as Florida and three years in Tokyo, Japan.
Greer is the owner /operator of the award winning Greer Southern Table.
She lives in Ct with her Husband Tup and son Jax.