OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA — Another well-known vegan eatery is about to close in the Bay Area. Malibu’s Burgers will serve its final customers on June 6, becoming the latest casualty in a growing wave of closures affecting vegetarian and vegan dining establishments across Northern California. The shutdown of the Oakland restaurant comes as plant-based businesses face…
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN — A famous East Lansing institution is set to serve its final clients this summer. Coral Gables has announced that it would permanently close on June 30, capping a magnificent chapter that spans nearly a century. The closure marks the end of one of the area’s most recognizable gathering places, a restaurant…
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — San Antonio’s dining scene underwent dramatic changes in May 2026, when numerous beloved eateries closed their doors, ending decades-long runs and leaving longtime patrons with memories of meals, celebrations, and community events. While the city welcomed a handful of new restaurant concepts during the month, several familiar names disappeared from the…
UNITED STATES — Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen has abruptly closed all of its U.S. outlets, capping the company’s ambitious American expansion plans just a few years after entering the market. The Australia-based chain confirmed that every U.S. location permanently closed on May 22, bringing a sudden end to its operations across the Chicago area….
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE — Ruby Tuesday has closed its Middletown branch after more than 20 years, marking another setback for the once-dominant casual dining business. The restaurant at 474 W. Main Street quietly shut down recently, ending a long run in one of Delaware’s fastest-growing communities. A Longtime Presence in Middletown For many local residents, the…
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — After an eviction, Patty Shack has permanently closed its Bay View location, bringing an end to the burger chain’s brief growth outside of Utah. The restaurant at 2121 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue was found empty this week, with an eviction notice dated May 8 posted on the front door. A Short Run for…
AMHERST, NEW YORK — Bob Evans abruptly closed its Amherst store, further reducing the national restaurant chain’s influence in New York state. The restaurant at 1925 Niagara Falls Boulevard shut down immediately on May 13, leaving customers and employees surprised by the sudden closure. Employees Learned About the Closure the Same Day According to reports,…
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — Del Popolo has officially closed after a decade as one of San Francisco’s most recognized pizza restaurants, but unlike many restaurant closures, this one has a completely different narrative. Owner and chef Jon Darsky decided to close the celebrated pizzeria not because of financial collapse or declining business, but to focus…
EAST BAY, CALIFORNIA — A increasing number of East Bay restaurants and food businesses are closing in Richmond, Oakland, and Berkeley, escalating concerns about the issues that independent dining operations face across the region. From longtime institutions to newer concepts that generated major buzz, the latest wave of closures reflects just how difficult the restaurant…
FORT WAYNE, INDIANA — Pepper & Spice Jamaican Restaurant has been shut down following a police raid that resulted in the arrest of the restaurant’s owner on serious drug-related charges. Authorities executed a search warrant at the West Main Street eatery on Thursday afternoon, resulting in a dramatic scene outside and prompting concerns about the…