Opening Date for the New Plume Restaurant in Rockford Announced

Forget the steins and sausages, Rockford! A new kind of deliciousness will soon be cooking in the historic walls of the former Der Rathskeller on Auburn St.

The History of Der Rathskeller in Rockford

Back in 2019, after 90 years of service, Der Rathskeller's owners announced they were permanently closing its doors, and the five years since then have been a bit rocky.

In 2020 new owners took over Der Rathskeller's historic building, gave it a facelift, and reopened the restaurant, but to put it bluntly, the COVID pandemic killed it and it closed again in 2021.

For over 3 years now the building has been waiting for new owners to give it life, and its wishes have finally been fulfilled!

A New Italian Restaurant is Coming to Rockford

Rockford's once oldest restaurant will soon be trading in its German heritage for a taste of Italy called, Plume.

But what about the food?!? Plume's website says;

A sizable portion of our menu will feature fresh hand made pasta dishes. We want to offer some regionally traditional dishes from Rome and Emilia-Romagna that will be familiar, such as cacio e pepe, carbonara, and lasagne, but also showcase our seasonality and local farmers with inventive pasta dishes, small plates, and entrees.

Sounds delicious, but I can't help but wonder, will it still have some of Der Rathskeller's cozy charm? I can tell you this much, the Plume's patio space looks fabulous!

UPDATE: Plume has finally announced its official opening date, and it's only a few days away...June 19, 2024!

Welcome to Rockford, Plume! We can't wait to taste you soon!

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