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Prospective La Jolie restaurant proposes south‑facing entrance, patio and lease terms for Hinsdale train‑station space
Summary
A restaurateur seeking to take over the train‑station lease outlined plans for an all‑day French‑influenced café and raw bar, a new south‑facing entrance, a relocated dumpster and a 3–4 season patio; village staff and trustees discussed rent abatement and a right of first refusal for adjacent space.
At a discussion item on April 22, the Hinsdale Village Board reviewed a letter of intent from La Jolie to assume the lease for the train‑station restaurant space currently occupied by Casa Margherita and to enter into a longer‑term lease with the village.
Village staff said the train‑station building is village‑owned with oversight from the rail property owner (BNSF), so exterior changes would require coordination. Under terms summarized in the letter of intent, staff said…
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