Lou Lou's restaurant owners awaken by chilling concerns
On Monday morning, owners of Lou Lou's Seafood woke up to chilling phone calls. Chef Nailah L. Curry said, “We were with my parents waking up to photos from one of our customers. Immediately after, we got a call from the police department.” Curry, husband, Josh, and son, Jamir had left town for a trip to South Carolina.
The problem was related to freezing pipes upstairs in their restaurant at 514 N Main St in Lexington. “We will be closed until further notice. Only some electrical and ceiling damage that can be easily repaired. Thank you to everyone who made calls, the Lexington Police Department and Lexington Fire Department for getting into the building while we were in SC,” Curry wrote on Facebook as they rushed back to assess the damage. She also thanked the current owners for helping get equipment to higher ground during this winter storm.
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Curry said, “We literally woke up and left…They were able to get inside of the building before we got there to see what was causing the issue. They had the water and electricity turned off.” The restaurant owner expressed appreciation for quick assistance from LPD and LFD.
The Currys’ are moving forward with future plans for the building. “It’s not as bad as it seems. There was a pipe that busted in the upstairs part of the building right near the water heater. The entire restaurant flooded and the ceiling caved in,” said Curry. “We have electric off until it dries out a bit and they can see if anything is wrong. It’s in our hood system so we have to see if any damage was caused in there.”
Photo: From SpotFund to purchase the building.
Earlier this month they launched a Facebook campaign to purchase the building. “Some of the new plans include a lounge, banquet area, meeting rooms and possibly a small bar. There will definitely be more seating for our dine-in guests and faster service with our new crew. This coming year we hope to make big changes to accommodate everyone and also bring in more business so we are able to stay open,” the Curry family wrote. “As much as we love Lexington, the rent and utilities are not covered by our limited business, so we are doing everything we can to make positive changes to help us grow and not struggle to keep on the lights.”
The Currys still plan to purchase the building, but the loss of dining could create unexpected delays for the award-winning restaurant. The duo will continue to assess the full impact of damage as their equipment dries and plan to return as soon as possible. Judging by the support on social media, the public looks forward to their return.
