This week in 417 food news, a Hawaiian chain sets a date it will open its first Springfield location and a Fair Grove staple restaurant shutters while searching for a new location.
Hawaiian plate lunch spot to host grand opening
Hawaiian Bros. Island Grill, 1272 E. Battlefield Road, is preparing to open. The restaurant’s grand opening will be at 11 a.m. March 23, Hawaiian Bros. Island Grill posted on Facebook.
The first 100 people in line will receive a free T-shirt and a free Hawaiian Bros. gift card ranging from $25 to $500. Additionally, one winner will receive free Hawaiian Bros. for a year.
The chain is known best for its traditional Hawaiian plate lunch, which has meat, two scoops of white rice and a scoop of macaroni salad. Hawaiian Bros. offers protein choices such as chicken with sweet, savory or spicy sauce or slow-roasted pork. The restaurant also offers wraps, Dole soft serve and Spam musubi, a type of sushi with teriyaki-glazed Spam…