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Visions for Vacancies: Rick's Wine & Gourmet
What should go in the Alexandria Commons storefront vacated by Rick's Wine & Gourmet?

It has been more than a month since Rick's Wine & Gourmet closed its doors.
The store, at 3117 Duke Street (between Starbucks and Giant in Alexandria Commons), is empty.
No one has filed construction or renovation permits with the City of Alexandria.
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Rick's Wine & Gourmet had occupied that space for close to 20 years.
Do you think it would a good spot for another restaurant? A bookstore? Something else entirely?
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