The return of the American dinette?

This little building, near the intersection of 63rd Street and Troost, has been vacant for many, many years. Its last incarnation was as a carry-out Chinese joint. But in these economic times, the space might be ideal for some creative entrepreneur to revive the idea of a “dinette” — you know, smaller than a diner but serving short orders. Or maybe a new kind of carry-out venue? Thai, Malaysian or Vietnamese? Hey, how about a crepe shop?