Dec. 24 was the last day of operations for Three Twigs & Co., but owners Emily and Tim Lewis said at the time they intended to bring back the business in some form. The next phase is now taking shape, as the couple has signed a lease for The Railyard property at 2242 S. Sixth […]
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Harvest Kitchen + Bar opens in Prairie Crossing
A mother-daughter team has launched Harvest Kitchen + Bar, serving American classics with a twist, at 4241 Conestoga Drive. Odette Yobal, who co-owns the new venture with her mother, Vivian Dominguez, described it to SBJ as “an elevated aesthetic but still affordable and approachable for everybody.” Related The current menu includes breakfast staples such as pancakes, […]
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Kelsey Harms opening Café Amulet in Petersburg
Feb. 23 is the final day of operations for 1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar in Petersburg, but the business will soon reopen with a new name and different focus. “We’ll be closing on the building the following week,” said Kelsey Harms, who is purchasing the property at 105 S. Seventh St. from Liz […]
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Papo’s Cafe and FED Kitchen merge
A Springfield restaurant and a meal prep service have joined forces and unveiled a new business model. “Essentially, Will Hoecker and I are merging both entities into one,” said Celeste Malham, co-owner of FED Kitchen, of the new partnership with Papo’s Café. “It’s kind of like Pease’s does with BUNN Gourmet.” Celeste and her husband, […]
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The Lumpia House opens on MacArthur Boulevard
The Lumpia House, a restaurant serving traditional Filipino food, has opened following a successful trial run of its food truck with a similar name. Rolando Cabral and his wife, Myrna Balabag, launched The Lumpia Truck in September while in the process of identifying a brick-and-mortar location. Meanwhile, Travelers Kitchen, 1731 S. MacArthur Blvd., closed Oct. […]
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Wing It On! coming to Springfield
A Springfield business owner and entrepreneur has signed a franchise agreement to bring Wing It On! to the capital city. Founded in 2011, Wing It On! serves buffalo-style wings, tenders and chicken sandwiches with 24 signature flavors, both sauces and rubs. “I love chicken wings,” said Billy Wilder, the Springfield franchisee, who also owns Gracie […]
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Japan House to replace Empire Korean Steakhouse
Empire Korean Steakhouse and Bar is preparing to close, but the space will promptly transition to a new restaurant concept operated by the same family. “My dad is taking over the business operations,” said Kevin Huang, who has been running Empire Korean Steakhouse since it opened in October 2022. Huang said the new restaurant, Japan […]
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New day care built on Springfield’s west side
Many parents have struggled since the pandemic to find quality child care. The upcoming opening of Kardinal Kids, 260 S. Bradfordton Road, will help fill this need. Started by Kasi Maisenbacher and her husband, Ryan, Kardinal Kids came to fruition because of this lack of child care. The property, just west of Route 97, has […]
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Golden Hour Bake House opening Feb. 8
Golden Hour Bake House will open Feb. 8 at 11 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, and the business will now feature a breakfast and lunch menu in addition to baked goods. In 2023, Alli Donaldson launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund her dream of opening a brick-and-mortar location for her business. She had been […]
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Luca Pizza closes, D&J Café reopens
D&J Café reopened today, but the restaurant’s sudden closure earlier this week had nothing to do with the closure of Luca Pizza, another business owned by Lee Rupnik. “We had a pipe break on Monday. The plumber came in and replaced the pipe but didn’t turn the water back on and check for more leaks,” […]
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Gabatoni’s reopens for dine-in service
Gabatoni’s is reopening its dining room Jan. 22 after being closed for nearly five years. The business has changed hands and the inside of the building is updated, but the new owner said he has tried to keep most things the same. Bill Pope purchased Gabatoni’s Oct. 16 and filed a building permit with the […]
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PhysioTherapy Professionals returning to downtown Springfield
PhysioTherapy Professionals is returning to downtown Springfield with a new location at 306 E. Adams St. The physical therapy business is headquartered at 2201 W. White Oaks Dr., a space it shares with Pure Synergy Massage, Ahh Yoga and Body Symmetry. PhysioTherapy Professionals initially opened a downtown location in 2020 and had an office in the […]