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Talk has begun for a possible Margaritaville restaurant in the entertainment district of Rosemont (near Chicago): “Margaritaville Restaurant In Rosemont?”
Representatives from Margaritaville, the laid back-themed restaurant of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, recently met with Mayor Brad Stephens about bringing an operation to Rosemont.
“It was a good meeting,” said Stephens Wednesday. “They like this area.” Stephens met with the restaurant representatives for lunch in Rosemont two weeks ago.
Stephens and Rosemont are working on plans to create an entertainment district along the east side of the Tri-State Tollway south of the Muvico Theater. Numerous ideas have been considered including a waterpark which Stephens Wednesday said has been scrapped. Should a Margaritaville Restaurant open in Rosemont it would likely be located in the entertainment district.
August 12th, 2008 at 2:41 am
I hope it doesn’t end up like the Glendale, AZ location. That place was like a latino night club (don’t get twitchy, I am latino as well), last time I was there. It was a lot like the clubs I go to for that cultural experience. A dissapointment for sure.
Of course, if they build it, my Parrothead friends and I will go. Just don’t want to spend the time and money to go to another state if the “Island” feel has been zapped outta that location as well…….
August 12th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Sorry the “island” feel just wasn’t there. Living 5 hours away from the beach might have something to do with it. I’m sure the sight of rush hour traffic, one of the worlds busiest airports and 3 feet of snow will bring you that island feel you are looking for.
August 13th, 2008 at 12:16 am
This is a terrible idea. It wont do well business wise, their isnt enough of a base their that can support this place. It isn’t like the other Margaritavilles that have a constant flow of tourist traffic. This will have to rely on the local community to do well. This place doesn’t stand a chance
September 8th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Why wouldnt they put one in Chicago near the lake? At least it would be beachy part of the year. Also tourism is better downtown. You have Christmas shoppers in the winter and festival goers all summer. Plus the Parrotheads will be around all year, from all over the mid-west.