What Should Replace Desiree Restaurant?
The restaurant has been vacant for several years now. Located in the heart of downtown Skokie, we wanted to know what you think should replace it?
It’s been more than a decade since Desiree Restaurant closed its doors at 8000 Lincoln Ave. The property is located in the heart of downtown Skokie, but the former restaurant, and several of the smaller storefronts attached to it, have been empty for some time now. Skokie Patch wants to know: What should replace the vacant space? For starters, Trader Joes, Mariano's Fresh Market or anything on a corporate level won’t be coming anytime soon, at least according to village trustee Randy Roberts, who said, “We're never going to see the big box and chain stores in downtown Skokie, but we’ve already started creating a very rich and vibrant, ethnic downtown.” Downtown Skokie already has a plethora of ethnic restaurants. The property is also …
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Carol S. Kohn
9:48 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Yes, Trader Joe's would really be ideal there! I know of many people who shop at the one in Glenview who live here in Skokie as it would be a lot more convenient and less of a drive (provided the own and drive a car) or able to get to it via public transportation to do their shopping needs! more ›