What's Happening To Old Elmhurst Restaurant Building?

ELMHURST, IL – In 2019, Krave Restaurant closed after a few years at a key Elmhurst intersection because of flooding.

The building, which is at the northwest corner of St. Charles Road and Route 83, has been vacant ever since. Krave now has a location in south suburban Bridgeview.

Drivers may have noticed a construction fence recently going up around the property. A sign for Elmhurst-based Royal Empire Construction was attached to the old Krave sign.

City records show that Village Eyecare is the property owner and has building permits for a remodeling project. Patch left a message with the owners.

Village Eyecare has five locations in Chicago, according to its website.

In an interview Thursday, Royal Empire co-owner Abanoub Shalaby said the inside is mostly done and that his company plans to now focus on the outside. He confirmed Village Eyecare plans to open there.

He said the work should be wrapped up by November. The co-owner of the Elmhurst construction firm is Abanob Bebawy.

Elmhurst-based Royal Empire Construction is the general contractor for the remodeling project at the old Krave Restaurant. Village Eyecare is coming in. (David Giuliani/Patch)