It sounds like Streetcar Developments is keeping things local when it comes to the redevelopment of the Broadview Hotel. With major plans in place to renovate and rebrand the historical structure into an east side entertainment destination, a huge component is the restaurant that will eventually occupy the former home of Jilly's.

A report from Spring Realty indicates that the ownership team behind Table 17, Hi Lo, and Ascari Enoteca have been awarded the lucrative contract. A formal announcement has yet to be made, so details pertaining to the scope and concept of the space are still forthcoming.

It would be fair to characterize this as something of a surprise given the marquee nature of building -- one suspects some major players were in the running for the contract -- but it also makes sense given the Table 17 group's knowledge of the neighbourhood and comfortability with different concepts (from Italian dining to dive bars). That diversity should prove an asset when putting together a restaurant that is already being heralded as an east side heavyweight.