Open for Business: Show Me Chuy

Show Me Chuy
April 7 was the official opening day for Mexican-Italian fusion restaurant Show Me Chuy after a soft launch that started March 31. Husband and wife Chuy García and Judith Martínez-García are the owners of Show Me Chuy, which occupies nearly 5,000 square feet at 1410 E. Republic Road that’s leased from Rob Wilson of Rapid Robert’s Inc. Martínez-García said the couple invested between $500,000 to $700,000 on the venture. García, who previously cooked Italian food for 24 years at brother Tony García’s Avanzare Italian Restaurant, operates a menu that includes a mix of dishes inspired by the Garcías’ Mexican heritage and the chef’s experience in Italian cuisine. Pork chops, pork loins, pasta featuring a poblano cream sauce and red snapper with chipotle are among the dishes, which typically range $20-$30. The restaurant, which has a capacity of 228 people, includes an upstairs area that has been converted into a space for private events.
Phone: 417-771-5357
Email: showmechuy@gmail.com

AdZen
The owner and marketing director of Sun Solar LLC are behind a newly debuted marketing agency in Springfield. AdZen LLC officially launched April 1, said co-founder Jacques McNeese. The marketing director of Sun Solar, McNeese founded AdZen with Caleb Arthur, the solar company’s owner and founder. AdZen focuses on industries such as HVAC, home services, construction, banking and health care. The company’s services include website design, lead generation, search engine optimization and content production. Declining to disclose a figure, McNeese said via email that AdZen’s startup costs were kept low because the business founders are “leveraging our existing experience, tools and client relationships.” Up-front investments related to legal requirements, brand development and software were covered by Arthur, McNeese said. McNeese and Arthur are currently the lone employees of AdZen, which intends to make hires in content creation, advertising and account management as the firm grows.
Phone: 417-848-0973
Web: AdZen.co

The Almighty Sando Shop
The Almighty Sando Shop, a venture from Jimmie Milton, opened a brick-and-mortar space March 11 at 208 W. McDaniel St. The restaurant fills around 800 square feet left vacant by The Sandwich Scene, which closed at the end of 2024. The Sandwich Scene owner Mack Musgrave approached The Almighty Sando Shop about the opportunity after the latter business announced its food truck would be closing. The Almighty Sando Shop, in business since 2021, recently listed its food truck for sale. The Almighty Sando Shop’s plans for the downtown space include an upstairs seating area and an expanded vegan menu. Its sandwiches include The Almighty Burg, The Asian Cajun, the Yaya Papaya and the Hamela Anderson.
Phone: 417-422-0912
Web: Facebook.com/TheAlmightySandoShop