In this week's Springfield food news, a restaurant owner announces he's selling his equipment and a C-Street pub prepares to reopen. Also, a Marshfield cafe closes its doors.
Chestnut Expressway restaurant closes, aims to sell equipment and lease
The Phoenix Diner, Bar and Grille, 2833 W. Chestnut Expressway, is returning to the ashes, according to a Facebook post by owner Mike Hickman. The restaurant closed July 20 after about two months in business .
Hickman is looking to sell the equipment and transfer the lease by mid-August. In the post, Hickman said if he does not reach an agreement by mid-August, he'll auction off the equipment and sub-lease the space.
"I have taken a business opportunity that requires travel and doesn't allow me to play restaurant," Hickman said in the post. Interested parties should message Hickman on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ThePHOENIXDiner .
The restaurant opened shortly after Missouri Mike's BBQ & More closed in late April this year. The Phoenix was notable for having a salad bar, as well as a rotating variety of specials ranging from stroganoff to birria to cashew chicken.
Hungry for more Springfield food news? Get a weekly helping with the News-Leader's Restaurant Roundup newsletter
Moon City Pub looks toward August opening
Moon City Pub, 420 W. Commercial St., is preparing to rise again in early August, according to its Facebook page . The bar closed on Dec. 31, 2023 , but new owners were announced in June.
Glenda and Mike Pavia operated the pub from 2021 until its closure in 2023. In June 2024, Corie Godsy, Jesse Mikrut and Teri Perry purchased the building as Moon City JCT LLC and are re-opening it.
The bar's hours are from 11 a.m. to midnight Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday and closed on Sunday and Monday.
Marshfield cafe closes its doors
Polymath Educational Cafe , 381 McNabb Road, closed its doors July 18. The cafe, which opened in 2017, served plant-based foods including soups, sandwiches, drinks and desserts.
"While we bid farewell, we encourage you to explore the thriving vegan food scene in our community — may your taste buds continue to be delighted in the abundance of delicious options available," Polymath Educational Cafe posted on Facebook. "Thank you for being a part of our cafe family — your love and patronage will always hold a special place in our hearts."
The cafe also operated in The Library Center from June 2023 until May 2024.
Susan Szuch reports on health and food for the Springfield News-Leader. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @szuchsm. Story idea? Email her at sszuch@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Springfield restaurant The Phoenix closes, owner seeks someone to take over location
Most Popular
Comments / 0