Business as Usual at the Taproom
Despite the bankruptcy filing, the brewery emphasized that customers should not expect darkened taps or canceled events.
Taproom operations, staffing and scheduled events will continue without interruption, including upcoming beer releases and seasonal promotions, the company said.
Under Chapter 11, businesses can continue operating while negotiating with creditors, reorganizing assets rather than liquidating them, according to Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute.
A Brewery Built by Four Families
4 by 4 Brewing was founded in 2017 by four couples — Chris and Shila Shaffer, Derek and Danielle Shimeall, Justin and Stacy Steenburgh, and Steve and Kelly Dobbs — a partnership reflected in the brewery’s name.
The company operates two locations: one at 2811 E. Galloway St. in Springfield and another at 9003 Sawgrass Ave. in Nixa.
New Honduran Restaurant Opens Its Doors
As one business restructures, another is launching.
El Rinconcito de Honduras, which translates to “The Little Corner of Honduras,” has opened at 1820 W. Kearney St. The restaurant is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
The menu blends Honduran and Chinese cuisine. Honduran offerings include pollo con tajadas — fried chicken served with green plantain slices, tomato sauce, pico de gallo, pickles and cabbage salad — along with pupusas stuffed with beans, chicken and mozzarella cheese, carne asada, tacos and more.
