RubberBuzz || Akron Unleashed: Two Amigos Mystique

7.07.2005

Two Amigos Mystique

Two Amigos is expanding into Lilly's House of Style. This is bittersweet news to those of us Highland Square addicts. Two Amigos has a huge fan base and is bringing tons of people to The Square for a visit. Not only is it great for Two Amigos, it's also great for other businesses.

"It's sad to see an old business go, but if you need that space to expand, that's what has to happen," said Adam Yuratovac, owner of Revival, a clothing store down the street. "It's good that Two Amigos isn't moving. They send us a lot of business."

What Adam is referring to is Two Amigos' love Highland Square. When they get slammed they take your cell phone number and encourage your to go wander around the square, have a drink at one of the local bars and do some shopping. My first visits to many Highland Square businesses happened because Two Amigos was packed and I needed something to do to kill 45 minutes. I think this is the case for a lot of people in The Square.

So, sure, I'm sad to see Lilly's leave. It's always sad to see an established business with a devoted following leave a neighborhood, but it is great to see Two Amigos be able to expand and stay in Highland Square and not leave for another location.

Maybe some good will come out of this. There is a definite need for more quality retail space, maybe developers will see this. And developers don't need to shy away from this area. Sure, the neighborhood and the HSNA wants the new building to keep the look that is established, but they are all interested in seeing new businesses enter the area. Work together and everyone will benefit.

The BJ :: Restaurant to serve up expansion, clip salon

(joe :: Two Amigos Mystique)

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