What Should Replace M Restaurant?
Readers responded to news that downtown Highland Park had lost another restaurant with a lengthy discussion about what can be done to foster the success of the city's local businesses.
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What Should Replace M Restaurant?
Readers responded to news that downtown Highland Park had lost another restaurant with a lengthy discussion about what can be done to foster the success of the city's local businesses.
News that M Restaurant, located at the corner of Central Avenue and Green Bary Road in Highland Park, had closed prompted a lengthy discussion on Patch about the city's downtown and what it takes for a restaurant to survive in Highland Park. "This is a terrible spot for a restaurant and not great for retail," wrote Richard Heineman. "None of the many businesses to locate there have been able to survive." Heineman suggested redeveloping the site, and wondered if it could be combined with another lot to allow for an office building. David Greenberg agreed. "This has always been a poor place for any business," Greenberg wrote. "Something with it's own parking underground might do better - if it's not easy for shoppers to access, chances are …
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Readers React to Another Restaurant Closing
The sudden departure of M Restaurant from downtown Highland Park has sparked a discussion about how to keep businesses alive downtown. What do you think?
After a Short Run, M Restaurant Closes
The southern-style, upscale restaurant owned by Kentucky-native Missy Crovetti opened in the summer of 2011 in downtown Highland Park.
M Restaurant, located at the corner of Central Avenue and Green Bary Road in Highland Park, closed last week. The southern-style, upscale restaurant owned by Kentucky-native Missy Crovetti opened in the summer of 2011. "We were disappointed to see they had closed their doors to the public," said Highland Park Deputy City Manager Ghida Neukirch. The city is currently working with the building's property owners to find leads for new businesses. "We are taking proactive measures to find businesses that compliment our business community," Neukirch said. M marks the third recent restaurant closure in Highland Park, after Corner Bakery and Stashs. The trend is consistent with the Chicago area at this time of the year, according to Neukirch. The …
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D'skidoc
7:05 pm on Sunday, February 10, 2013
Of course you will Steve, 'cause there aint jack in DF. more ›
Friday, May 25, 2012
Moderno Wins Best Outdoor Seating
The new restaurant narrowly edges out M Restaurant in this week's Readers' Choice.
In one of Patch's closest Readers' Choice yet, Moderno inched out M Restaurant for a win for Best Outdoor Seating in Highland Park. Moderno, Highland Park's newest Italian restaurant, got 16 votes, beating M by just two votes. Bella Via, a late addition to the contest, placed third with nine votes. For more news and updates, "like" us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
Have You Voted for Best Outdoor Seating?
Moderno and M Restaurant are neck-in-neck for this week's Readers' Choice for best outdoor seating. Have you voted yet?
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Where to Celebrate New Year's Eve
Looking to stick around HP for NYE? Here's where to go.
Looking for fun ways to bring in the new year in Highland Park? Check out what downtown HP has to offer. 2nd Street Bistro hosts a New Year's Eve bash, complete with dancing, dinner and a DJ. The North Shore's only BYOB location invites guests to bring their own booze to a party that offers everything else. Check out the restaurant's Facebook page for more info. M Restaurant in Highland Park offers an exclusive New Year’s menu. The restaurant is also installing an ice bar for the occasion. In case the name doesn't say it all, that's a bar made entirely out of ice. It'll be installed in the restaurant's tent area and will stick around for as long as weather permits. Reservations required for the new year's menu. Norton's in Highland Park …
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Bob Levi
10:11 am on Friday, December 30, 2011
If you want to just go out New Year's eve and not spend a fortune on "special menus," the Nava family is offering their regular Mexican dishes at their usual prices for New Year's eve. La Casa de Isaac & Moishe on First St. in HP will be opened until 11 pm and the older La Casa de Isaac on Temple will stay opened past midnight. Have a safe evening and a good 2012. more ›
Kate
9:17 pm on Saturday, February 9, 2013
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