Why did Pumpkin Cafe cross the road?

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Why did Pumpkin Cafe cross the road?

POSTED: Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 3:57 PM

Filed Under: Closings | Food News | Openings

Due to a stalemate on lease negotiations, Pumpkin Cafe (1610 South St.) the middle child of Ian Moroney and Hilary Bor's South Street triplets, has closed the doors at its current location. But fear not, all you G-hoes for Moroney's quick-serve soups and sandwiches; the Cafe is just moving across the street into to the couple's locavore grocery, Pumpkin Market (1609 South St.). âWe're going to revamp the concept to accommodate both,â says Moroney. âWe'll be prepping at the restaurant and running a limited menu the first week or two at the Market. It'll be similar to what we're doing now, a little less cooking, but not very different.â The popular green and red chilis will return, along with several new sandwiches, including a vegetarian banh mi and muffaletta â "but only if I can find the right bread." When the Market reopens this Saturday, customers will be able to grab and go, or eat in the downstairs lounge. "I know it sounds trite to say we're doing this for the neighborhood," Moroney says, "but we really are."

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Posted 2011-01-25 12:33:44

[...] Pumpkin Cafe is consolidating with Pumpkin Market. The combined store will reopen Saturday in the Market’s space. [Meal Ticket] [...]

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Jill

Posted 2011-01-25 11:16:47

and we appreciate it Ian and Hilary!

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