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Restaurant Re-Opens After Devastating Fire

Restaurant Re-Opens After Devastating Fire - Friday, March 7, 2008 at 2:59PM EST

Reported by: Jill Konopka
Friday, Mar 7, 2008 @02:59pm EST
(Plains Township, Luzerne County) - They are back in business, less than six months after a fire gutted a Luzerne County Restaurant The River Grille opened it's doors a few weeks ago, months after flames ravaged the first place.

WBRE’s Jill Konopka has the story of the River Grille in Plains. Mark West had a burning desire to get his business back open, less than six months after flames destroyed his restaurant; The Grapevine Grille in Wilkes-Barre.

Mark West "It was very difficult of course. There's a light at the end of the tunnel much better location, much happier here than in the other location."

West has a new name and location for his eatery; The River Grille on River Street in Plains. West added, "Its' the best location in town, high traffic and the view. It’s a much different atmosphere. We have same menu and new selection also." New staffers too, to welcome the lunch crowd.

Justin Scappaticci is the manager, "The goal of the river grille is to maintain a steady clientele." One that's enticed by what's cooking in this cramped kitchen; filled with pastries put together by a seasoned chef ... Francesco Pisano is the Executive Chef, "I have no other choice, it's in my hands."

And his staff... Pisano added, "I have 12 people under me. The size of the kitchen is really not bad, spend time together a lot of it, it's like an extended marriage." Owner Mark West says he's seen a lot of repeat customers already. "Im very proud to say majority of grapevine customers are back already. We’re going to have draft beer, frozen drinks and we look forward to that happening."

Looking forward as West tries to put the past behind.. West added, “It could've been electrical, some kind of combustion not really sure."
 


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