After two years of major pandemic-related disruptions, 2022 saw a return toward normal for many industries — including restaurants.
Restaurant marketing company Popmenu did a survey in which 58% of respondents said they ate at restaurants more often in 2022 than they did in 2021.
In Springfield, consumers got several new options to choose from with the opening of a plethora of new restaurants from soul food to vegan offerings and acai bowls. Here’s a look at some of the restaurants that opened this year in the Springfield area:
- Mimi’s Soul Food: This soul food joint at 533 S. Kimbrough Ave. specializes in Southern-style dishes. Mimi’s menu includes items such as fried potatoes, corn bread, Cajun catfish, spaghetti, smothered pork chops, sweet potatoes and much more.
- Springfield Acai Bowl: This healthy food concept at 230 E. Republic Road serves up bowls made of acai berries…
