Editor's Pick: Gastropub Planned for Former C.J. Arthur's Storefront

A group of eight Wilmette families has leased the space.

Gastropub Planned for Former C.J. Arthur's Storefront

A group of eight Wilmette families has leased the space.

If all goes smoothly, the downtown Wilmette storefront formerly occupied by C.J. Arthur’s could be home to a new gastropub by late next spring. Eight Wilmette families are investors and co-owners in the new project, which will aim to turn the 1168 Wilmette Ave. space into a new, family-friendly tavern and eatery serving “higher-end traditional bar food and other offerings.” Jennifer Marino, who along with her husband Pete represents one of the eight family investors, said the project is still in its infant stages, and the group has yet to even hire an architect to plan renovations. There is a vision, though. “The goal is definitely to create a vibe and an ambience,” Marino said, “that when you walk through those doors, we want people to …

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