Springfield food truck park to celebrate spring, diversity April 13
This week in 417 foodie news: A food truck park prepares to welcome spring, a Bolivar restaurant looks for new owners, and a diner opens its much-anticipated drive-thru.
A family-owned restaurant in Bolivar is looking for new owners, according to a Feb. 28 Facebook post. The Mediterranean Restaurant, 115 W. Broadway St., opened in 2012 and served cuisine from the Eastern Mediterranean region. Their menu included items from Syria, Egypt, Turkey, Greece and Morocco.
Food truck park to host event with music, games April 13
The food trucks at Metro Eats, 2463 W. Sunshine, are celebrating Springfield’s diversity and the start of spring with the SpringFest Party Multicultural Event on April 13.
Participating businesses include 417 Simply Better, Caracas House, El Salvador Pupuseria y Mas, Grow for Good 417, Lovecraft Farms, Mama G’s Kitchen, Stusquatch’s Rockstar BBQ, Whatever You Want, Wherehouse Bar, and Xurros.
The event begins at 10 a.m. and will run until 4 p.m. According to the event page, there will be a DJ in the afternoon and activities for kids like games and face painting. During the event, people can also purchase food from the local businesses there.
Bolivar restaurant looking for new owners
A family-owned restaurant in Bolivar is looking for new owners, according to a Feb. 28 Facebook post. The Mediterranean Restaurant, 115 W. Broadway St., opened in 2012 and served cuisine from the Eastern Mediterranean region. Their menu included items from Syria, Egypt, Turkey, Greece and Morocco.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are selling The Mediterranean Restaurant. Please share with anyone that might be interested in purchasing a local business whether it’s to carry on a legacy or make it your own,” the post said.
The restaurant is being sold furnished. Interested parties can call 417410-9876, email mkmediterranean@gmail.com or message the page on Facebook.
Springfield’s ‘oldest greasy spoon’ now operating drive-thru
You can now get a “double chzburger” without leaving your car. Casper’s, 937 S. Glenstone Ave., has opened its drivethru, according to a Feb. 24 video.
The diner, which as been around since 1909, moved to its Glenstone location this past year. Previously, it was located in a hut on Walnut Street.
Casper’s is open from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
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.