One of Los Angeles’ oldest restaurants is getting a second helping of life. Cole’s French Dip, the legendary downtown spot that served its last meal in March after 118 years in business, is preparing for a dramatic comeback — complete with new owners, a revamped menu, and swankier dining room. The historic haunt, which claims … Read more
A beloved California bakery that has served up sweet treats and savory pies for 50 years is closing its doors for good Sunday, as soaring costs and mounting business pressures take their toll. Nabolom Bakery & Pizzeria, a longtime Berkeley fixture known for its fruit danishes, challah, cinnamon twists and vegetarian pizzas, will shut down … Read more
Golden Corral insists its all-you-can-eat chain is booming, despite several abrupt closures over the past nine months. The comfort food buffet confirmed to USA Today that six new outposts are currently in the works, including shuttered spots being revived under new operators. The chain also projects further expansion through 2027 as all-you-can-eat buffets continue to … Read more
The Big Apple is losing some beans. Starbucks, the world’s largest coffeehouse chain, is shrinking as the company announces plans to close 250 U.S. locations, including a reported 17 stores in New York State and eight in New York City. “We have carefully reviewed our North America coffeehouse portfolio and identified locations where we do not … Read more
Publix is getting a little less public — and it might be Ozempic’s fault. This week, the supermarket chain announced it was shuttering several key stores in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. In its latest earnings statement, the superstore reported a modest 1% increase in profits and mentioned the Inflation Reduction Act, which reduced Medicare … Read more
Some Maxxinistas may have to become Marshallistas. Retailers are having trouble keeping doors open and lights on as high costs and low foot traffic remain a problem across the board. Recently, major players like Nordstrom, Saks and Macy’s have all been forced to shut locations. Shoppers will lose three T.J. Maxx stores this year as … Read more
On a Sunday afternoon in the San Fernando Valley, shattered patrons and employees came together for a going away party of a beloved institution. MacLeod Ale Brewing Co., a cult-favorite Van Nuys brewery — known for its old-school British cask ales and house made pizzas, and neighborhood vibe — announced it’s shutting down on September … Read more
You better ‘Believe’ it. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! museum in San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf is closing after nearly 60 years. The long-running tourist attraction announced Tuesday that its doors will shutter by year’s end — but did not give a specific closing date or a concrete reason for the closure. Sign up for the California … Read more
Another longtime Los Angeles restaurant is checking out. Messhall Kitchen, the popular Los Feliz neighborhood hangout housed inside a storied former Brown Derby building, announced it will permanently close Oct. 17 after 14 years in business. “Thank you to our team, past & present, for giving this place its heart,” the restaurant announced on Instagram. … Read more
A beloved coffee shop near UCLA is pulling final shots. Espresso Profeta, a 20-year caffeine haven in LA’s Westwood Village, announced it is permanently closing its doors on Friday, September 25. The java jolting news of the loss of the neighborhood staple comes as the retail district — which has struggled with high turnover and … Read more
Berkeley is losing one of its most iconic beer institutions, with the city’s famed Triple Rock Brewery set to shut down after four decades. The brewpub, which opened in 1986, will close its doors by the end of 2026, ending a 40-year run that saw it become a fixture for generations of UC Berkeley students, … Read more
Another West Hollywood institution is calling it quits. The formerly nightlife-loving Los Angeles area city has recently endured a brutal wave of beloved spots closing — and now it’s been revealed that last call has officially been set for one of WeHo’s most high profile addresses, Employees Only LA. The moody cocktail bar and restaurant, which … Read more
A beloved Los Angeles pizza joint is closing up shop at its Las Vegas Strip outpost — prompting devastated fans to beg the shop to open another in Sin City. Mulberry Street Pizzeria is wrapping up a five-year run at Resorts World Las Vegas, serving its last slices on Sept. 14, they announced on Instagram … Read more
JuneShine’s hometown happy hour is officially last call. The San Diego-born hard kombucha brand is closing its final company-owned tasting rooms just months after pulling the plug on local brewing, capping a fizzy retreat that leaves the once high-flying beverage darling without a single company-run taproom in the US. The company announced this week that … Read more
Cracker Barrel is selling restaurant properties and exiting its Maple Street Biscuit Company business as it works to cut debt and improve profits. The Southern country-themed chain said Monday it sold the Maple Street brand and assets tied to 35 locations to Biscuit Belly LLC. Cracker Barrel will close the remaining 16 Maple Street restaurants. … Read more
Winner takes…some. The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a historic high of $743 million after Tuesday night’s six-number draw failed to produce a match. Tuesday’s numbers were 25, 37, 59, 68, 70, and the gold Mega Ball was 10. Despite the impressive jackpot amount, if a winner matches the numbers in the next draw, slated … Read more
The world’s largest convenience store just got a little less convenient. With over 85,000 locations globally, 7-Eleven became a gas station powerhouse, operating in 20 countries. The chain has 13,000 locations across the US alone. But stores are disappearing like the last drops from a slushie machine. During a fiscal first-quarter earnings presentation last week … Read more
There is breaking news about Adam Schefter this time. The NFL insider and ESPN are closing in on a long-term extension to keep him at the network, Front Office Sports reported Thursday. The deal is said to go several years into the 2030s and the financial terms were not immediately known. The Post previously reported … Read more
A dusty casino outpost that many Southern Californians know as the final pit stop before Las Vegas may have just scored a dramatic reprieve. Primm Valley Resorts — the last full-time casino still operating in Primm, Nevada, the tiny gambling outpost formerly known as State Line along Interstate 15 — will not go completely dark on … Read more
A beloved haven for outdoor enthusiasts is going toes up. REI’s flagship Soho store, located within the sprawling Puck Building at Lafayette Street and Houston, will officially close its doors on July 23, according to Crain’s New York. The soon-to-be shuttered Soho location is the only REI store within the city limits of New York. … Read more