Moe's gyros and wing shack. Bar, casual, tv's, music. it will be a hit

That corner tends to signify "the end" of the Central avenue business district. It is not a glorious space and perhaps should be glorified! There has been discussion of late of the need of a boutique (small) hotel in the downtown area. Perhaps this corner would be suitable for just that?

HP's first "adult entertainment" club.

I'm in Steve S. The M for Moes is already there. We're already saving money on this one. See you at the $ilver Dollar tonight for "Roger and the Wraybands. It's Roger Underwood, a HP firemans awsome surf band. 9:00pm

Another one bites the dust.....albeit all three of the recent restaurants had real world issues that caused their closing. One related to greed wherein, a landlord bet he can get more money out of the space while another related to product quality, changing eating habits and a scattered game plan. Finally, M followed where others had failed due to location, location, and location. Since I never went, I cannot address their product or what made them think they would be different than the well financed previous restaurant.

None of these are related to a demise of the HP downtown rather, they encompass real world and economic facts and were likely to fail in a robust economy. Kind of like the movie Trains Planes & Automobiles where John Candy's character is told that when he speaks, try to actually have something to say. Businesses need a plan and a product that more than just THEY think is the world's newest and greatest idea. Have something people actually want, reason for them to want it and be able to easily obtain! Quality, service or uniqueness is a step in the right direction. If it were easy to do, everyone would be in the retail or restaurant business.

Back to the point, the M location is not convenient and would pose major challenges for any business that needed to survive on walk in traffic. It should be repurposed out of the retail or restaurant arena and into another seqment. How about the new HQ for HP Chamber of Commerce:)

Tear down this building and put up an office building. This spot will never be viable for Foodservice or retail.

A great Cuban restaurant would be great. Don't we have enough Mexican already?? Enough Italian??

With some live music and dancing on the weekends.

How about something affiliated with kids? Arcade? Game stop? Park District something? Kids will walk there. I bought most of my bicycles there when I was a kid. Remember peacock palace in NBK?

It's not the location, quality will solve that problem
I don't have a positive experience shopping downtown due to the traffic and lack of enforcement. The city needs to employ some foresight in their planning as opposed to knee jerk reactions. The movie Highland Park theater is a prime example. The bought a pig and now the "buyer" want money to build condominiums! Good money after bad,Tear down the facility and build a quality multi family project.
Put lipstick on a pig and you still have a pig.

Milf Brothel

Lets keep this fire going :)

It is amazing people "want" upscale Greek restaurant. Are you even aware there is Phoenicia couple blocks away on the 1st Street. Okay, check their menu to see if it is Greek enough for you. BTW, Demetrius on Lake Cook in Deerfield is not booming to say softly and it is Greek upscale too. Perhaps, voters meant they want FREE and UPSCALE at the same time.

How about an affordable restaurant. While I enjoy Walker Brothers they charge to much for an omelet (and everything else on their menu). I am afraid that HP does not want to have an affordable restaurant, especially on that side of the tracks. While I appreciate the aesthetic improvements Mr. Hillman takes, I think you have to market yourself to more people. Yes, rent is high, but there has to be a happy medium. What about along the line of Chiefs Pub in LF? Vibe may be the only bar in town and they charge more than most bars.

A major problem with this location is the setback from the sidewalk. Sure it gives the location a place to seat diners outside w/o blocking the sidewalk, but it also prevents drivers or passers-by from taking notice of the place.

Whether it's a book store or a restaurant, it's all failed because no one really knew it was there. All you really see is that statute on the swing...

I'd tear that whole piece out, including the spot with the boy on the swing statute, and expand the building out from sidewalk edge to sidewalk edge. Make the 1st floor something retail - either a restaurant or a shop. Make the upstairs offices. Put some parking underneath.

It does look like it belongs on the board walk of some seaside town, but there is absolutely no room or need to do whatever you are imagining. Besides, office space vacancy in HP is very high anyway.

However, the place had been recently remodeled and equipped as a restaurant with all pricey enchilada required by state and county. The size is right, the patio is charming. All it needs some improved curb appeal and a decent food concept combined with normal landlord. But after all this discussion "blind leading blind" this place has been likely killed.

How about an art gallery? The location has good indoor/outdoor area for artist showings. The location already has a great start with "Boy on a Swing". As for a new restaurant, parking will always be an issue.

What should be there? Whatever someone that’s willing to risk the capital wants.

How about a Fire Station.......oh wait, it was one till 1929.

New article must be in the works.

And it will be named : "What Should Not Replace M restaurant"

a wine bar