An iconic Arizona restaurant has served its final meals after more than eight decades in business. New Garden Restaurant, one of Phoenix's oldest Chinese restaurants, closed its doors October 27, ending an 84-year run that made it a longtime fixture of the city's dining scene. New Garden Restaurant closes after 84 years Located at 823 S. Central Ave. in Phoenix, New Garden Restaurant first opened in 1942. Founded by Kam [...]
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Coffee giant to close five Washington locations, affecting 51 workers
Starbucks customers in several Washington communities will soon have fewer places to grab their favorite coffee. The Seattle-based coffee chain is preparing to close five locations across the state, with dozens of employees affected by the upcoming changes. Five Washington coffee shops affected Starbucks announced plans to close five Washington stores as part of a broader restructuring of its North American business. The [...]
Columbus-area Chinese restaurant closes after 20 years in business
Another longtime Ohio restaurant has served its final meals after two decades in business. Q2 China Bistro, a popular Chinese restaurant in the Columbus area, permanently closed its doors October 28, ending a 20-year run at its Polaris Parkway location. Impacted restaurant Q2 China Bistro served a variety of Chinese dishes, including traditional favorites, stir-fries, noodle dishes, and rice plates. The restaurant also [...]
Two longtime California restaurants close after more than 40 years amid construction changes
For generations of Southern California residents, Dana Point Harbor has been more than a place to launch a boat or watch the sunset. It has also been home to beloved restaurants where customers gathered for breakfast, drinks, and waterfront views. Two longtime dining establishments said goodbye in October as a major harbor redevelopment project moved into its next phase. Proud Mary’s and Turk’s closed October 31 Proud [...]
Chicken wing chain permanently closes Florida restaurant after failed health inspections
A Florida sports bar and restaurant has permanently shut its doors after a series of health inspections raised concerns about its operations. The closure ends the restaurant’s run in Ocala and leaves customers looking for another place to enjoy wings, burgers, and sports. WingHouse closes Ocala location WingHouse Bar & Grill has permanently closed its restaurant at 2145 E. Silver Springs Boulevard in Ocala, Florida, [...]
Major grocery chain to close 60-year-old California bakery plant as 92 jobs are affected
A longtime California bakery facility that has supplied Safeway stores for decades is preparing to shut down, ending over 60 years of operations. The planned closure will affect 92 employees as the grocery chain continues to evaluate its business and costs. Safeway bakery plant to close in December Safeway plans to permanently close its commercial bread plant at 905 South 34th Street in Richmond, California, according to [...]
