Jeriees Ewais and his daughter, Vanesa, combine a Mediterranean-inspired menu with New York City style at Othello, their restaurant at 1555 N. Pearl St. in Springfield. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
Published on October 21, 2024 at 11:47 am
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A longtime Downtown restaurateur has teamed up with his daughter and a New York City chef to bring an eclectic cuisine to Springfield.
Jeriees Ewais, his daughter, Vanesa, and her partner, Sebastian Velez, are preparing a mix of dishes inspired by Southern Spain, North Africa and the Middle East at Othello at 1555 N. Pearl St.
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Jeriees, 63, was born in Jordan. He had operated Zodiac Bar & Grill on Adams Street for years. His Mediterranean-inspired lunch buffet regularly attracted City Hall and business leaders and workers. Pandemic restrictions caused him to close that restaurant in 2021.
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