
Table Talk
Springfield Food News
Read all about what's happening with the food scene in Springfield in this week's Table Talk.
by Tessa Cooper
Jul 08 2025 at 8 a.m.

THIS WEEK'S TABLE TALK PRESENTED BY
BrewCo, Bruno’s and Brunch Box Bring Big Changes Downtown
How’s that for a little tongue twister for you? We’ve got quite a bit of downtown food news to catch you up on. Let’s go!
• Springfield Brewing Company has officially adopted its local nickname for its downtown taproom, BrewCo, but that's the least of the changes they’ve been brewing as of late. For starters, you’ll notice a different service style next time you dine in. BrewCo now offers a taproom-style dining, which means you’ll place your food and beverage order at the upstairs or downstairs bar and a taproom server will bring your order to you. But the best part is that you can sit anywhere you want (which should definitely be the upstairs patio if it is nice out). We went this past week and were so impressed with the efficiency of it all. And in one final bit of BrewCo news, they’ve brought back brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. We’ll cheers to that!
• We’ve reported on several changes going on at Bruno's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar in the past few weeks (a big one being their new lunch menu), and here’s another update to add to the lineup. Meet The Kennedy, the restaurant’s new bar, now open on the top level. They’re hosting a grand opening party on July 18, and guests can expect live music, a unique cocktail and wine list and small bites.
• Last but not least, here’s a change that’s not quite as positive. Brunch Box has officially closed its doors and taken its delicious vegan offerings with it. We’ll never forget the taste of their delectable pastries, which they made with nary any dairy.
Save the Date: La Roux Bistro is Opening on July 21
We’ve been eagerly waiting for this day for quite some time! La Roux Bistro is opening its doors to the public on July 21. This historic Commercial street restaurant is the newest brainchild of Joseph Gidman, who also brought us Cafe Cusco, Van Gogh's Eeterie and Chabom Teas + Spices. We asked Gidman to tell us about a couple of must-try offerings on the menu, and he says he predicts the po-boys with house-made French bread and French country classics like beef Bourguignon and Chicken Chasseur will be best-sellers. We can’t decide which seat we hope to snag first: the table right by the beautiful Art Nouveau Chappell Roan mural or one downstairs in the Phenix Vault, the Civil War-era structure they discovered during the remodel. They aren’t accepting reservations quite yet, so be sure to follow them on Facebook so you can be the first to snag one when the time comes
Tasty Happenings at Finley Farms
Thanks to all the food and beverage events coming up at Finley Farms, there’s no excuse for boredom this month. Here are a few you’ll want to mark your calendar for.
🍹July 11: Choose between attending a cocktail class or a workshop on how to smoke and cure bacon, salmon and trout.
🍝July 15: Take your dinner parties to the next level and learn how to make your own pasta from scratch.
🥩July 18: Finley Farms is teaming up with Maker’s Mark for a Carnivore Dinner served family style, and silverware is optional (just how we like it).
🍷July 25: If you’re more into wine than bourbon, attend the Daou Vineyards wine pairing dinner that includes four scrumptious courses.
🍵July 26: Learn all the things you can do with your dried summer herbs at the Herbs for Summer Wellness class.
Itty Bitty News Bites
• In case you missed the news, a car ran into Piccolo’s back office and kitchen on June 29. Luckily, no one was physically hurt in the accident, but the restaurant will be closed for the time being to make repairs.
• Have you visited the new Republic Farmers Market yet? It takes place every Thursday in the Republic Lowe’s parking lot starting at 4 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to snag some locally grown produce in its prime, meat and tasty treats like bread and jam.
• There has been some speculation about whether the Kebab Shack is closing. Its Google listing currently says “Temporarily Closed,” so we’re hoping they will be back open soon. We just reached out to the owners via email and will let you know what we find out.