California developer Bill Denton, who developed Pavilions,thinks Lucky Strike Lanes should be the kind of tenant that willfinally be a success. He notes several tenants pulled out of thatspace. The last full-time tenants, Banana Joe's and MargaritaMama's, abruptly vacated the space last year, stiffing Denton'sEntertainment Group for back rent, as well as a number ofsubcontractors who filed mechanic liens.

Others agree with him. "I think it will be great for Downtown,"Pat McHenry, a Trammell Crow retail broker, tells GlobeSt.com."They are such a destination concept, I think it will really dowell."

John Imbergamo, a local restaurant consultant, notes athird-floor retail site is always challenging. But he agreesMcHenry that Lucky Strike will be a winner. "It's not just arestaurant, so there's a real reason to go there," Imbergamo tellsGlobeSt.com.