Real Estate

What Should Open in the Old Austin BBQ Space?

Patch readers have responded to our new weekly feature, "Visions for Vacancies," with ideas of what should open in vacant spaces in Wheaton.

its restaurant at 226 W. Front St. in downtown Wheaton.

Following a 10-year partnership with a Rosati's restaurant in Rolling Meadows, owner Doug Pierce  at 226 W. Front St.

Patch's feature, "Visions for Vacancies," asks readers to share their ideas about what should fill vacant spaces in Wheaton.

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Here are some of our past Visions for Vacancies posts—We'd love to know what you think of these, too: 

  • What should Open n the Ron's TV Building?
  • What Should Open in the Former 'It's Our Earth' Space?
  • What Should Open at Main St. and Liberty Dr.?
  • What Should Open in the Old Adelle's Restaurant Space?
  • The Wheaton Grand Theater building
  • Or, 124 N. Hale St.

Whether it's a new restaurant, a Gap or something completely new, we want to hear what businesses you'd most like to see take over at 226 W. Front St. in Wheaton.

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Tell us: What should open in the former Austin BBQ space at 226 W. Front St.?

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