A double lot on Main Street that has been empty for several years will be the site of new construction in downtown Evansville.
Downtown Evansville is going to see some new construction as a new building is being built between Rogers Hair Academy and Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant. At one time, the empty space between these two establishments, known at 217 and 219 Main Street, house one of my favorite downtown places to grab a bite to eat - Twilight Bistro. The husband and wife owned restaurant had been a Main Street staple for years offering a delicious salad bar and one of the best chicken salad sandwiches, served on a croissant, that I ve ever had the pleasure of eating. Sadly in June of 2016 the restaurant caught on fire and the damage was irreparable. The restaurant eventually reopened in another location but has since closed permanently. The fire ravaged building was razed leaving behind a hole on the Main Street Walkway.