Lorusso's Cucina Closure Script

SAD NEWS FOR ITALIAN FOOD LOVERS IN SAINT LOUIS. 

SAINT LOUIS MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES THAT LORUSSO'S CUCINA IS CLOSING ITS DOORS FOR GOOD.

THE 38-YEAR-OLD RESTAURANT ON WATSON ROAD IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR IN SAINT LOUIS. 

OWNER TERRI LORUSSO SAYS THE DECISION WAS NOT MADE QUICKLY OR EASILY.

HER HUSBAND, RICH, WHO WAS THE CHEF AND CO-OWNER OF THE RESTAURANT, DIED IN 2022 FOLLOWING A BATTLE WITH ALS. 

LORUSSO SAYS THE FINAL DAY OF BUSINESS WILL BE SEPTEMBER 30TH. 

SHE SAYS MUCH OF THE STAFF HAS WORKED THERE FOR 20-PLUS YEARS AND THEY'VE AGREED TO STAY WITH HER UNTIL THE END.