Fire at Vic's Embers Supper Club

[JMike]

Vic's Embers Supper Club in Leesburg caught fire just before midnight and firefighters battled the flames most of the morning. The building is a total loss.

[bkcunningham1]

You can read the story and see a video here: Fire destroys Vic's Embers Supper Club in Leesburg | Local News - WESH Home (http://www.wesh.com/news/central-florida/fire-destroys-vics-embers-supper-club-in-leesburg/-/11788162/23666024/-/y1pqftz/-/index.html)

[PaPaLarry]

Maybe they can re build here in The Villages? Always had good food there.

[missypie]

What an absolute shame! So enjoyed that place. The owners must be devastated.

[bkcunningham1]

What an absolute shame! So enjoyed that place. The owners must be devastated.

She's on the news video and doesn't seem very upset. Perhaps she's in shock.

[Happinow]

Oh no! It was on My Ta do list. Actually, it's on the news right now!!! Sure hope they rebuild. I'm sorry for their loss.

[Peachie]

Vic's Embers Supper Club in Leesburg caught fire just before midnight and firefighters battled the flames most of the morning. The building is a total loss.

I'm very sorry to read about the fire. When the ashes and debris are cleaned away I hope Vic Embers rebuilds between Leesburg and The Villages.

[2BNTV]

I'm very sorry to read about the fire. When the ashes and debris are cleaned away I hope Vic Embers rebuilds between Leesburg and The Villages.

:agree: This is so sad. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like to feel, when you see something you love, is no longer there. It was on my list of places to go to. Hopefully, they will rebuild closer to TV.

[billethkid]

maybe a candidate for Orange Blossom Hills CC.

[Skip2MySue]

DW and I along with friends have enjoyed special occasion meals there on a few different celebrations and always enjoyed being spoiled. Hopefully it will come back even better then before.
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[USSGompers]

Hubby and I had a very special date there before we were married. I loved the place. music, food, dancing. One of my most wonderful memories in the spring of 2001 before he asked me to marry him!!...I am heart-sick that this happened. I can only hope that they can rebuild...shame though....more employees out of work during the holidays!!

[justjim]

One of my favorite restaurants---especially for special occasions. Vic himself was often there making sure all was well. This is a loss for the area

[janmcn]

This is such a loss to the area and makes at least four restaurants that have closed since last season, including Orange Blossom, Fridays and O'Sheas.

[PaPaLarry]

maybe a candidate for Orange Blossom Hills CC.
I don't think that building is big enough for what they need. Hopefully they will be able to re build shortly.

[rubicon]

Cause and origin still to be determined?????????????????

[GatorFan]

They said on news they will rebuild. Will take about 6 months. Right now they are trying to take care of their employees

[Tweety Bird]

This was one of my favorite places when I wanted to get out of the bubble. The dark wooden bar and old time feeling. This is very sad.

[LndLocked]

just saw that Vic was selling his food trucks and a big mobile grill on craigslist .... hope it is just to raise $$$$$ to keep things afloat / repair of his restaurant and not a total liquidation to leave the biz.

[graciegirl]

just saw that Vic was selling his food trucks and a big mobile grill on craigslist .... hope it is just to raise $$$$$ to keep things afloat / repair of his restaurant and not a total liquidation to leave the biz.



Maybe he is retiring? I would guess he was insured. He isn't a spring chicken and restaurant business is NO walk in the park.

[FoPAA]

We went to a benefit fish fry for the employees a couple of weeks ago, were told there they'd be back in business about July.