Popular Long Grove eatery reopens after fire
Enzo & Lucia Ristorante & Café in downtown Long Grove has reopened after a kitchen fire forced it to close its doors in June.
The restaurant has been operating out of a historic, former Victorian-style home at 343 Old McHenry Road for 13 years, but had to shut its doors temporarily after a June 2 fire.
Months of cleanup and restoration work — primarily in the kitchen — led to its Nov. 23 reopening, according to co-owner Glenn Cardelli.
So far, business has been brisk for the popular dining spot.
“It's funny, like they say, if you build it they will come,” Cardelli said.
The fire started when a pot on the stove boiled over and caused flames to extend into the kitchen hood, spreading vertically into the second floor and attic. The main body of the fire was extinguished by firefighters in about 10 minutes, with about 1,500 gallons of water used in the process, authorities said at the time.
Cardelli said he was hoping the restaurant would have been able to reopen sooner, but he had to clear up some things with his insurance company, and wait eight weeks for a new kitchen hood to be delivered and installed.
The restaurant, which features a Northwest Italian menu, is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. For more information, call (847) 478-8825 or visit enzoandlucia.com.