A local landmark is changing its business model with the announcement that Starship Billiards Parlor will come to an end as of April 30. Longtime friends Dave Shanle and Chuck Harris opened Starship Billiards and Enterprise Grill, 2301 Stevenson Dr., in 1991. After more than three decades as a pool hall, that side of the […]
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SILVER SEVENS
I’d been hearing about Silver Sevens over the last few months and seeing some good commentary on social media about its food, so I figured it was time to give it a try. I’m glad I did. Silver Sevens is located on Lake Plaza Drive just off of Stevenson Drive. For those in need of […]
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop opens in Springfield
Potbelly Sandwich Shop opened its first Springfield location on March 26. The restaurant inside the Memorial Learning Center, 228 W. Miller St., offers in-store dining, delivery and catering. In fall 2022, Rob Wilbern, a certified public accountant who also owns Robert’s Automotive and several other businesses in Springfield, signed a franchise agreement with the parent […]
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Charro Mexican Restaurant to open in April
Charro Mexican Restaurant is coming to Springfield. The family-owned business started in the St. Louis area and also has locations in Taylorville and Decatur. Now, owner Ezequiel Camacho has purchased the building at 2500 Sunrise Dr. and is in the process of remodeling it for a fourth Charro’s location. “Back in 2011, I was planning […]
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Brezie’s Roasted Beans & Gaming opens in Southern View
Brezie’s Roasted Beans & Gaming is a new addition to the Springfield area’s growing coffee scene, but it also offers breakfast and lunch options plus activities for kids. “I’ve been in the restaurant and bar industry my whole life,” said owner Bree Richardson. “Plus, my mom owns Jamie’s Route 66, so when the suite next […]
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The Filling Station opens in Rochester
It wasn’t a smooth transition, but The Filling Station in Rochester is now open in the building that once housed The Alibi. The property at 320 E. Main St. was a gas station years ago and Mark Clemens, a partner in the LLC that owns the building, decided to open a restaurant and bar with […]
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MJ’s Fish & Chicken to open on Fridays during Lent
MJ’s Fish & Chicken Express is opening on Fridays during the Lenten season, starting Friday, Feb. 16, offering a limited menu. Customers will be able to dine-in or carry out from MJ’s, 716 E. Enos, from 4-9 p.m. on Fridays through March 22. MJ’s will offer a catfish lunch ($12), catfish dinner ($16), walleye lunch […]