Back to the drawing board: NPB seeks new restaurant for clubhouse
"That's what it feels like," said
Lukasik confirmed that a deal to bring the operator of
Carl Von Luger Steak & Seafood, of
Lukasik said Bistro operator
"So we had to part ways," Lukasik said. Hoctor couldn't be reached for comment.
A 2017 deal to bring
With the village 0-for-2 on restaurants, a clubhouse food operator once again is being sought.
Lukasik said the village already is talking to a couple of restaurants who are familiar with the village's wishes. Failing that, the village also is talking about bringing a restaurant broker aboard to help it make a match.
The clubhouse at
The new clubhouse will overlook the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, which was redesigned in 2006. The par-71 course was closed earlier this year to install sod but will reopen in December.
Lukasik hopes to have a new restaurant selected by April or May, so the operator can set up the kitchen space and be ready in plenty of time for the late summer club opening.
New arts center for
Art is a draw.
Residents and businesses in
Now
One group, led by
Theatre's
Informally dubbed the
Guin's plan is further along. His group has hired attorney
Guin said
The growth of the city's arts groups, reflected in the
"We've got 12 groups that are in support and want to use the space, and four or five groups that will be major tenants," Guin said.
Both proposals will be pricey,
He's hoping
Bernard's plan, which he said is a "smaller version of the Kravis," would feature a stage that could hold up to 1,500 seats. In addition, he would create a separate 250-seat venue for a comedy club or cabaret and piano bar, plus a black box theater with 150 to 200 seats.
Bernard said the enclosed performing arts complex would revitalize
Bernard also wants to build towers on either side of the performing arts complex. One tower would be a hotel with a rooftop restaurant, and the other would be a condominium. The towers would create revenue to pay off the construction loan and provide capital to operate the theaters, he said. He'd also build at least three levels of parking.
Bernard has teamed with two theater pros,
Zieger a longtime actor, director and producer, has performed on and off
Skiba, who is an actor, director, set and lighting designer, as well as an architect, is designing the theater complex. Both Zieger and Skiba would be the artistic directors of the complex, Zieger said.
Bernard hopes to interest both the city and the
City Councilwoman
"It's a beloved, iconic space," O'Rourke said of the amphitheater. "I don't think it behooves us to put a major development on that property."
O'Rourke is more enthusiastic about the PAD. Rather than crowd downtown with more towers, she's intrigued by the idea of creating a campus of buildings with lake views and an artsy vibe set among nature.
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