Adios. Popular Mexican restaurant Dos Coyotes has closed its last Bay Area location as the chain’s footprint begins to shrink. Dos Coyotes Border Café announced that Thursday, September 24 was the last day of operation for their location on Crow Canyon Place in San Ramon, California. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The … Read more
From Pad Thai to padlocked. Lotus of Siam, long revered as the “best Thai restaurant in America” by influential food critics, will shutter its outpost at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas after roughly four years. And Sin City insiders say there’s a drama raging behind the scenes of the shock closure — publicly … Read more
Last stop. Electric Owl, the railway-themed West Hollywood haunt beloved for its retro train-car aesthetics and happy hour hangs, has abruptly hit the brakes after nearly a decade in business. Located just off Sunset Boulevard, the restaurant and bar announced the news on Instagram on Tuesday. Electric Owl in West Hollywood is closing after 10 … Read more
Brew-tal! An unrepentantly lefty Bay Area cafe battling three major discrimination lawsuits over treatment of Jewish customers slammed its doors shut suddenly, this week— citing “safety” fears and raging against its supposed “Zionist” foes. Owners of Oakland’s Jerusalem Coffee House told customers on social media they were taking time to “reset ourselves,” and to “focus on … Read more
Bahama Breeze is about to blow away for good. Earlier this year, parent company — Darden Restaurants — announced all Bahama Breeze locations would close down for good, sailing away after 30 years. The Orlando-based chain revealed 14 of its restaurants would shut down while 28 would be converted into other Darden brand eateries (Olive … Read more
It was their last “resort.” A family’s alpine excursion ended on a low point after their accommodation shuttered over safety violations, leaving them without a place to stay for the night. Sarah Ruppenthal, her husband and two teenage sons had departed the Gateway Inn in Ashford, Washington in the early hours of August 5th so … Read more
The Queen is dead. A popular West Hollywood restaurant and influencer mecca is closing its doors after five years in business. Queen Violet, an Asian fusion restaurant, announced the closure in a sign posted to its door this week. “To Our Queen Violet Family,” the sign reads. “Thank you for your love and support over … Read more
Beverly Hills is losing one of its legendary celebrity hot spots in a few days — and fans on social media are completely heartbroken. Crustacean, the glitzy Asian fusion restaurant famous for its top secret garlic noodle recipe and a koi fish aquarium walkway, is leaving its longtime Santa Monica Boulevard and Bedford Drive location … Read more
You can’t take that to the bank. Citizens Bank has just announced that 100 to 120 in-store branches will be closing down. The Providence, Rhode Island-based parent company, Citizens Financial Group, reported the shutters in a recent earnings call, confirming the move was part of a 10-year plan. Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of … Read more
It’s dough-ver for another pizza icon. A Papa Murphy’s franchisor has announced that up to 50 locations will close down after a performance review of the company’s lagging brands. The Canadian franchisor and operator, MTY Group, said in an earnings call that 45 to 50 Papa Murphy’s spots will shut in the next six to … Read more
VooDoo Doughnut, the quirky Portland-based doughnut chain known for its wild flavors and cult-like following, has quietly shuttered its Venice Beach location after just one year in business. Located at 66 Windward Avenue, the storefront appears to have quietly ceased its operations sometime in June. While the company website still displays a tile representing the … Read more
Say adiós to an old favorite. After a year of bad business, a popular Tex-Mex chain is calling it quits. On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, known for slinging a variety of fajitas and a massive selection of margaritas, announced that it has closed all of its company-owned restaurants. An On The Border location … Read more
Connie & Ted’s, the West Hollywood institution that brought a high-end taste of New England’s coastline to West Hollywood, is shuttering its doors after more than a decade of service. The beloved seafood hotspot announced on Instagram yesterday that it will close July 1, becoming the latest casualty in LA’s increasingly brutal restaurant bloodbath. For … Read more
Amusement park patrons looking for some animation-themed family fun may be disappointed when heading to Six Flags Magic Mountain this summer. The Valencia, California-based theme park announced that their popular Bugs Bunny World will be closing several rides, as they change that area to Looney Tunes World, slated to debut later this summer. The newly-launched … Read more
An iconic Los Angeles brewery held its last event Sunday as it closes down, the latest in a string of closures affecting the city’s night life. Angel City Brewery in the downtown art district shuttered its operations with a send off, after 13 years in the district and around three decades in the city. The … Read more
NYC appetites may have been a little too ravenous for Goop Kitchen. Gwyneth Paltrow’s buzzy, wellness-driven delivery concept opened its first New York location this week — but abruptly paused Friday, according to a post on Instagram. “NYC — due to technical difficulties, we are closed for the time being,” the company wrote. “Pre-orders will … Read more
Joe, no! Coffee-crazed New Yorkers were left with a case of the java jitters this week after bean juice giant Starbucks suddenly shuttered dozens of local stores — as part of a controversial $1 billion restructuring plan. A whopping 54 Gotham shops out of a total of just under 200 will be wiped off the retail map, … Read more
It left diners sleepless in Seattle. Fob Sushi Bar’s Seattle outlets have temporarily shuttered after fans of food influencer Keith Lee claimed they saw something wriggling during Lee’s video review of the restaurant. “In response to recent food safety concerns, we have decided to close our Fob sushi locations in Seattle and Bellevue until further … Read more