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fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

MAGA man mocks "queers" after his new restaurant shuts down in just six weeks - LGBTQ Nation

A MAGA-aligned restaurant owner closed his Sydney eatery after six weeks and posted transphobic and homophobic messages mocking queer people on social media.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Fallouts and financial woes: inside Heston Blumenthal's sinking empire

Heston Blumenthal is closing Dinner by Heston, a two Michelin-star restaurant in London, after the Mandarin Oriental declined to renew the lease, following years of declining performance since key chef Ashley Palmer-Watts departed.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Fast food chain closes London site after major mice infestation

A Leon restaurant was immediately closed due to an active, widespread uncontrolled mice infestation posing serious public health risks, following previous closures and failed remediation attempts.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Seamark at Encore Boston to close, less than a month after workers unionize

Seamark Seafood & Cocktails closed 56 workers after they voted to unionize, citing economic challenges, though the labor union alleges retaliation.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

After nearly 60 years, this classic Napa Valley drive-thru is closing

St. Helena's A&W drive-thru, operating for nearly 60 years, closes March 31 due to declining foot traffic, aging community demographics, and operational challenges in Napa Valley.
Portland food
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

Pacifica's Vallemar Station steakhouse to close

Vallemar Station steakhouse in Pacifica will close within one to two months due to rising costs and economic pressures facing small businesses.
Berlin food
fromBerlin Food Stories
1 week ago

Chungking Noodles to Close After Six and a Half Years

Chungking Noodles, a Kreuzberg restaurant specializing in Chongqing-style xiao mian, closes at the end of April after six years of operation.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Heston Blumenthal is closing his two Michelin starred London restaurant

Heston Blumenthal's Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park will close in January 2027 after 16 years of operation due to completed tenancy.
Food & drink
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Pitt's, one of the best new restaurants of 2025, has officially closed.

Pitt's, a acclaimed Southern restaurant in Red Hook, permanently closed due to seasonal slowness, location challenges, and owner's difficulty managing two restaurants simultaneously.
Brooklyn
fromEater NY
1 week ago

Red Hook Neighborhood Restaurant Pitt's Has Closed

Pitt's restaurant in Brooklyn's Red Hook neighborhood has permanently closed after its owner prioritized his struggling Crown Heights restaurant, Agi's Counter.
Chicago
fromBlock Club Chicago
1 week ago

Max and Issy's Pizzeria To Close After 2 Decades in Lincoln Park

Max and Issy's Pizzeria in Lincoln Park closes March 28 after nearly two decades, as owners sell the building to focus on their West Loop beer hall.
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Vegan Mob closes its Downtown Vallejo location

Vegan Mob closes its Vallejo location to focus on franchising and strategic growth, with remaining locations in San Bruno and Oakland continuing operations.
#italian-cuisine
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Grand Central Market's legendary Roast to Go closes, but a Oaxacan stall rises in its place

Roast to Go, a 75-year-old Grand Central Market institution, closed at the end of 2025, replaced by La Sandunga, an Oaxacan restaurant from Olio Wood Fired Pizza owner Michael Robles.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'It's the right time' - popular Dublin restaurant Soup Dragon to close doors after 25 years

On Friday, they will close Soup Dragon on Capel Street, the restaurant they opened in 2000 without business training, without chef qualifications and, by their own admission, "knowing nothing really".
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

View Boston to shutter observatory restaurants, cut 79 jobs

due to business need and restructuring," the company will lay off some of its employees by April 22. The layoffs will affect 41 full-time employees and 38 part-time workers. After a $182 million renovation, the observatory opened in June 2023 on the 52nd floor of the Prudential Center.
Boston
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fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Bay Area restaurant housed in a railroad station to close permanently

Vallemar Station, a beloved Pacifica restaurant in a former Ocean Shore Railroad station, will close after 30 years due to rising costs and family caregiving.
Food & drink
fromEater LA
3 weeks ago

Legendary Red-Sauce Joint Rao's Shuts Down Its LA Outpost This Month

Rao's Los Angeles will close Feb. 28 after a decade due to lease termination, property sale, and worsening operating conditions from strikes and fires.
#hooters
US news
fromAlgemeiner.com
4 weeks ago

Owner of Ethiopian-Israeli Restaurant in Harlem Details 'Unbearable' Harassment, Death Threats That Forced Closure

Ethiopian-Israeli chef Beejhy Barhany closed her Harlem restaurant due to escalating antisemitic harassment, threats, and vandalism after making it kosher.
Music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

The Trident's role in Bay Area music history

Sausalito's Trident, opened by the Kingston Trio in 1960, closed permanently after decades as a waterfront dining and music landmark frequented by musicians and celebrities.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Horn Barbecue mysteriously evicted from Lafayette location

Horn Barbecue's Lafayette location was served an eviction notice and had its alcohol license suspended, amid closures and operational and rent-related challenges across multiple locations.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

One of London's best roast dinner and brunch kitchens is closing in March

LD's Kitchen will leave The Black Heart and Saint Monday Brewery at the end of March after three years and is seeking a new permanent location.
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

This hyped vegan Mexican London restaurant chain has closed its Soho location

Vegan Mexican restaurant Club Mexicana has closed the doors to its Kingly Court restaurant after six years. In an Instagram post, the famously hot pink resto announced it had served its last tofish taco on February 7. Owner Meriel Armitage said the restaurant wasn't closing its Carnaby Street location because of a lack of success, but because the landlords want to redevelop the building.
London food
fromEater NY
1 month ago

Andrew Tarlow's Greenpoint Bar Achilles Heel Has Closed

Achilles Heel, the casual Greenpoint bar from Andrew Tarlow, has closed after 13 years. The restaurateur behind the wildly popular Borgo in Manhattan who established a new Brooklyn aesthetic for dining with Diner and Roman's, announced the shutter on Instagram, Sunday, February 8 was the restaurant's last day of service. "The business has faced a protracted period of financial hardship, and we've reached a point where it is no longer viable to continue operating," the post reads.
Food & drink
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Long-running NYC vegan restaurant Red Bamboo is closing

After a year of doing everything we could to keep the Boo alive, from starting a GoFundMe to selling merch, we are very sad to say this is no longer sustainable and we'll be closing our doors on February 28. We are grateful for the 24 years you have spent with us and the love and support you've shown our vegan food. Much love from my dad and I, we hope to celebrate with you before the 28th. Bye for now and thanks for the memories.
NYC food
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Not Your Average Joe's to close Watertown location after 27 years

Not Your Average Joe's Watertown Square location at 55 Main St. will close on Feb. 11 after nearly thirty years, while other locations remain open.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

After nearly 30 years, this Michelin-starred London restaurant is shutting for good

Chef Pascal Aussignac will close Michelin-starred Club Gascon in Smithfield after 27 years, with final service on 28 March.
Food & drink
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'We've had the run of our lives' - iconic Co Waterford restaurant to close after 30 years

Paul and Máire Flynn will close The Tannery restaurant at the end of 2026 and scale back to seasonal townhouse and cookery school operations from 2027.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Julia Child Was A Regular At This Now-Shuttered Boston Restaurant - Tasting Table

always thanked the kitchen on her way out, every time,
Food & drink
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Stopping the ICE Creep, Beloved Restaurant Closes, and a BANGER of a Pickathon Lineup!

* Councilors Want City to Move Faster on Enforcement of New Detention Center Fee Portland City Councilors Angelita Morillo and Mitch Green are asking the mayor to expedite enforcement of a new detention center impact fee that targets landlords. The city code change makes it a violation to emit harmful chemical agents like tear gas, which pose environmental and health hazards.
Portland
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Sunset Buzz: 32-year-old cafe closes, night market returns, and theft at farmers' market

Equipment and EBT market-match coins were stolen from the Outer Sunset farmers' market, harming assistance for low-income families; West Portal creperie closed after owner retired.
Food & drink
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Revered Mexico-Forward Portland Restaurant Republica Has Announced It Will Close

República, Portland's Mexico-forward fine-dining flagship, will close in February amid decreased demand and rising costs.
Food & drink
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Republica, one of Portland's Best Mexican Restaurants, Is Closing

República, a Portland tasting-menu restaurant showcasing Mexican culinary legacy and rare ingredients, will close in February.
Food & drink
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Charlie's Kitchen in Harvard Square temporarily closes due to interior damage

Charlie's Kitchen in Harvard Square is temporarily closed due to significant water damage visible in an ownership-posted video.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 month ago

Beloved Brooklyn Gem Nura Shutting Down Next Month

Nura, a Brooklyn restaurant known for tandoori skewers and breads, will permanently close after six years; final day of service is February 15.
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

A viral Reddit post mocked this Marin sandwich shop's prices. Now, it's closed.

The Farmer's Wife permanently closed both Bay Area locations due to economic pressures and viral online criticism of its high-priced artisanal sandwiches.
NYC food
fromEater NY
1 month ago

A Vegas Steakhouse Icon Is Now Open in NYC

Golden Steer opened its first location outside Nevada in Greenwich Village; Egg Shop closed its Williamsburg dine-in and Ops expanded its pizza collaboration series.
fromGrub Street
1 month ago

What Really Happened to Horses

The money, they said, might not be there to continue operation. Payroll was in question, following months of uncertainty, and to make matters worse, they'd discovered two tax liens filed by the state of California against the restaurant for a total of $530,000, related to loans against the business taken out by the owner and principal investor, Stephen Light. A collections notice had arrived in December.
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fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Famous Vegas restaurant closes after employee hand-washing violations

Aloha Specialties in Las Vegas closed after an inspection found 31 health demerits, including improper hand‑washing, unsanitary food surfaces, and pest control issues.
SF food
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

SF's Last Squat & Gobble Set to Close After 32 Years

Squat & Gobble, a San Francisco creperie chain founded in 1993, is closing its last West Portal location on January 25 after 32 years in business.
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Socalo restaurant, from chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, to close next month

Socalo will close on Valentine's Day after sustained losses from the pandemic, 2025 wildfires, rising costs, labor shortages, immigration raids and recession fears.
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Bay Area Italian restaurant frequented by Steve Jobs to close after 36 years

Il Fornaio in Palo Alto, a longtime Silicon Valley dining spot frequented by Steve Jobs and other tech leaders, is closing after 36 years.
Food & drink
fromEater NY
2 months ago

One of NYC's Coolest Omakases Is Closing

Shuko, a Manhattan omakase restaurant, will close at Union Square on Saturday, January 24, as the team prepares to "step into a new chapter."
Food & drink
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

This architecturally beloved Taco Bell in the East Bay is shutting down

A long-standing Mission-style Taco Bell in Lafayette (built around 1968) is closing, reflecting the decline of the chain's historic architecture.
fromEater Atlanta
2 months ago

Alici Oyster Bar Is the Latest Major Restaurant to Close in Atlanta

"Thank you to everyone who shared a meal, a laugh, a celebration, or a quiet night with us along the way," reads the caption on Alici's Instagram post. "While this chapter is coming to a close, the story isn't over. What comes next is already taking shape, and we can't wait to share it when the time is right." Pascarella, who owns the Porchetta Group, also runs Michelin-recommended the White Bull in Decatur and three locations of Grana.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

After 15 Years In Downtown Austin, This Popular Steakhouse Is Closing Its Doors - Tasting Table

Vince Young Steakhouse in downtown Austin will permanently close after 15 years, with final service on January 24 and farewell events planned.
Food & drink
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Popular Texas-style barbecue food truck closes suddenly

Pico's BBQ in Redwood City closed after about 2.5 years due to owner burnout and insurmountable expansion obstacles despite strong customer demand and diverse patronage.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Recognizable Freezer Aisle Brand Is Closing Its Final Drive-Thru Location - Tasting Table

Amy's Drive Thru in Rohnert Park will close March 8, 2026, ending the brand's last California drive-through location.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Osteria Nino in Burlington closes after 10 years in business

to make way for new ownership and a revitalized concept,
Food & drink
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

'A lot of great memories': Sausalito's iconic Trident restaurant closes

We had planned on being open on New Year's Day,
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Horses, the 'new modern L.A. institution' beset by scandal, closes indefinitely

Horses, a celebrated West Hollywood restaurant, closed indefinitely after heavy rain caused structural issues, canceling reservations and leaving its reopening date uncertain.
San Francisco
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

An Iconic San Francisco Seafood Restaurant Is Being Torn Down After Closing In 2020 - Tasting Table

Alioto's, a historic Sicilian seafood restaurant on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, is being demolished after permanently closing during the Covid pandemic.
#san-francisco
#sausalito
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Food & drink

Sausalito Waterfront Restaurant Associated With the Tequila Sunrise, The Trident, Closes Once More

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Food & drink

Sausalito Waterfront Restaurant Associated With the Tequila Sunrise, The Trident, Closes Once More

fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Legacy SF seafood restaurant closes after 56 years on the waterfront

"The restaurant was on a month-to-month agreement with the Port after its lease expired in December 2024," Young said in an email. "Port staff are currently assessing the building in anticipation of bringing the facility to market in early 2026 in search of a new restaurateur."
San Francisco
Food & drink
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Campbell: Lira restaurant shuts down seven months after celebrity chef's departure

Lira, a downtown Campbell restaurant opened with celebrity chef Tucker Ricchio, closed after New Year's Eve one year after opening following the chef's departure.
Dining
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

LA County's Oldest Restaurant, A Former Hotspot For Presidents And Hollywood Legends, Is Closing For Good - Tasting Table

The Original Saugus Cafe, a Santa Clarita diner established in 1886, will close permanently on January 4, 2026 after nearly 140 years.
Food & drink
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Boston Chops closes both locations 'to make way for new ownership'

Both Boston Chops locations in the South End and Downtown closed under new ownership to make way for a revitalized concept.
Food & drink
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Castro Brunch Mainstay Kitchen Story Closing After 12 Years

Kitchen Story in the Castro is closing after 12 years on January 4, serving its final Millionaire's Bacon with a new concept promised for the location.
Food & drink
fromDaily News
2 months ago

Original Saugus Cafe set to close Sunday after nearly 140 years in business

The Original Saugus Cafe, established in 1886 in Santa Clarita, will close on Jan. 4, 2026 after nearly 140 years of operation.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Popular Covent Garden drinking den shuts it doors blaming changing 'trading environment'

The Crusting Pipe, a Covent Garden wine bar and restaurant, closed after more than 40 years as customer habits and trading environments changed.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago

The Biggest DC-Area Food News of 2025, Ranked

Chef Rock Harper closed Hill Prince on H Street and reopened it this fall as Hush Harbor, DC's first phone-free bar. To ensure everyone's actually unplugged, the bar uses Yondr pouches-the same ones that have become popular from schools to comedy shows-which allow you to carry your phone with you but not look at it. "All we're doing is giving people a little nudge to be supremely present and intentional about this hospitality experience," says Harper.
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fromGreenpointers
2 months ago

Mekelburg's Announces Closure After 10 Years in Brooklyn - Greenpointers

Mekelburg's grocery store and restaurant in Williamsburg will permanently close on January 1 after ten years of operation.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

After 73 Years, A Popular Pennsylvania Restaurant, Known For Its 'Poorboy' Sandwich, Is Closing - Tasting Table

Just days after Christmas, sad news hit Pennsylvania: the Cadet Restaurant - a Pennsylvanian fixture that's fed families, first dates, and late-night cruisers for over 73 years - is shutting down for good, another casualty in a difficult year for beloved American diners. Famous for its Poorboy sandwich that became synonymous with the place itself over decades of service to the community,
US news
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fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'Totally upsetting': After over 50 years, a classic Bay Area diner is closing

Bobbi's Coffee Shop & Cafe in Cupertino is closing on New Year's Eve after more than five decades, leaving employees suddenly unemployed with little notice.
#san-mateo
#cafe-gitane
Food & drink
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Jack's Brewing Company, the 'Cheers of Fremont,' to close after more than two decades

Jack's Brewing Company in Fremont will close permanently on New Year's Eve after more than 25 years of operation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Jack's Brewing Company, the Cheers of Fremont,' to close after more than two decades

Having been regulars at the bar for years, they were eager to start their new business venture. My husband and I always thought that as a retirement gig, hospitality was always something we'd think about, Tricia, a local Fremont teacher, told this news organization. We were just coming out of COVID, things were opening up and you were allowed to go outside. We thought, What an opportunity to get into something we knew well.'
Food & drink
#lease-dispute
East Bay real estate
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

So long, Brass Door: Restaurant beloved by East Bay movers and shakers to close

A 70-year-old San Ramon steakhouse, the Brass Door, will close permanently on Christmas Eve after an unresolved lease dispute with the property owner.
Business
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Beloved 40-year-old East San Jose restaurant to close - San Jose Spotlight

La Perla Taqueria will close Dec. 29 after 41 years because rising costs, declining customers, and fear of immigration raids made it unsustainable.
#genova-delicatessen
fromEater LA
3 months ago

Playa Vista's Popular Superfine Playa to Close on New Year's Eve

Superfine Playa, Dina and chef Steve Samson's Playa Vista restaurant, will close on December 31, 2025; the restaurant confirmed the closure in a statement to Eater. This week's announcement is the latest closure in a year where a staggering number of prominent restaurants have ceased operations throughout the Southland. The couple's remaining restaurant, Rossoblu, will continue operations and serve Superfine Pizza on Sundays.
Food & drink
#farm-to-table
fromTasting Table
3 months ago
Food & drink

Popular Boston Restaurant Announces After 25 Years, Its Last Service Will Be On New Year's Eve - Tasting Table

fromTasting Table
3 months ago
Food & drink

Popular Boston Restaurant Announces After 25 Years, Its Last Service Will Be On New Year's Eve - Tasting Table

fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Ube cafe closed twice by Somerville officials over licensing

Kula Jay's Ube Kafe held a soft opening on Nov. 15, bringing its pop-up business to life in an existing food business known as Gerly's Ice Cream, which was temporarily closed for the season and whose owner allowed Kula Jay's to use the space through spring 2026. According to photos and videos online, the business had already garnered lines out the door for its menu of lattes and sweet treats utilizing the ingredient ube, a purple yam native to the Philippines.
Food & drink
fromEater LA
3 months ago

Ambitious Culver City Destination Helms Bakery Is Closing After Only 1 Year

With executive chef Nanor Harboyan and head baker Jacob Fraijo at the wheel, Helms Bakery opened with a slate of sourdough country loaves nestled in wood baskets and seasonal fruit tarts dotted with sliced figs and blueberries. On its first day open, crowds filtered through the 14,000-square-foot space, lining up for impeccably laminated croissants from the coffee bar or fried chicken, which emerged at 11 a.m. from the deli counter in the back corner.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A beloved 88-year-old Southern comfort food restaurant chain abruptly closed all its locations

The cafeteria-style eatery, known for its affordable, homestyle meals of fried chicken, baked spaghetti, and chocolate cream pie, announced its permanent closure in a Facebook post on Monday. The restaurant chain thanked customers for their support and added, "We are truly sorry to bring this chapter to an end, but profoundly thankful for the love you've shown us for nearly nine decades." No explanation was offered for K&W's sudden closure.
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Former Zuni Cafe and Chez Panisse chef to close famed Berkeley restaurant

It has been a real delight to feed and get to know you as the seasons rolled by,
East Bay food
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Denny's abruptly closes Bay Area mall outpost after company's $620M sale

The Denny's located at 1000 W. Steele Lane at Santa Rosa's Coddingtown Mall announced its permanent closure in a short memo posted on its storefront window. The Press Democrat reported that the goodbye message directed customers to visit a nearby Denny's on Baker Avenue, which remains open.
Food & drink
fromBlock Club Chicago
3 months ago

Black-Owned Vegan Restaurant Native Foods Closing Last Chicago Outpost

Two years after taking over the former chain's last Chicago location, 218 S. Clark St., restaurateur Dame Dia announced via Instagram Friday he is closing the location permanently. It's last day in service was Nov. 28. The Senegalese native was one of three Native Foods employees who in 2024 accepted an offer to assume ownership of the Clark Street outpost, which had been in operation for over a decade.
Chicago
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Popular Hawaii restaurant closing after 19 years

This was not an easy decision, but one made with the best interests of our ohana [family] in mind,
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#food-safety
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fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Quincy restaurant 16C to close after nearly a decade

16C, a Quincy Center American restaurant known for sheet pan pizza and 'Quiet Man' steak tips, will close at the end of December.
Food & drink
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 months ago

After 15 Years, A Longtime Brooklyn Restaurant Is Closing

Colonie, a Brooklyn Heights restaurant of seasonal New American small plates sourced locally, will close after nearly 16 years amid rising costs and changing habits.
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