The next installment in the Roost, Scrub, Beehive empire!

I would choose some sort of art/craft-related business such as a weaving studio or maybe glassblowing, though I don't know how universally appealing that would be. I love Front Street's crafty vibe. It would be nice to see it as a destination for people who like to work with their hands.

Make your own Pizza store

I so wish that I could have it for a herb & skincare store that doesn't cater to "witches".

Something along the lines of a ceramics store, the sort where you pick out the piece, clean & paint it, the piece gets fired, etc. I know there's a place on Cabot Street as you drive into Beverly but the parking is crap and it seems so small & dingy from the street. This would be a nice compliment to that arts n'craft vibe of Front Street that Mary Lee mentioned in her comment.

A restaurant that only serves dogs.

Lisa, I bring my kids to the Clay Dreaming on Cabot St. in Beverly. The parking is a little tough because it's downtown, but it's beautiful inside. Definitely worth checking it out. :)

Boston Bead Company would love to see another craft related business join us on Front Street. We think a Stitch Lounge - fabric, patterns, notions for clothing and crafting, sew by the hour, sewing classes etc - would be the perfect compliment.

simple question
you are a man or woman about town with a big date coming up
where in salem can you go to buy a fancy set of bespoke teeth?
no where is where

Another coffee shop!

@Carson Eddy. i LOVE your idea!! the space could not hold a place as fabulous as Zimman's in downtown Lynn, but still...i think Salem & Northshore residents would totally be psyched to have a store like that.
i miss Cornerstone Books & would love to see another cool, independent bookstore in downtown Salem.

The only thing missing from downtown, is a Credit Union.

peoples united bank branch. the others are out of reach for downtown customers.

I also vote for an independent bookstore. I really miss Cornerstone Books.