Buc-ee’s lovers in Colorado were thrilled when its first Buc-ee’s location opened in 2024. However, plans to build a second Colorado location north of Colorado Springs have officially been halted as Buc-ee’s withdrew its proposal. Why the change of plans? Proposed Palmer Lake site officially dropped Developers have withdrawn plans to build what would have been the second Buc-ee’s travel center in Colorado, pulling an [...]
After a century, iconic Connecticut restaurant closes its doors
A beloved Connecticut restaurant that stood as a local dining institution for a century has closed its doors permanently, marking the end of a landmark era on the state’s shoreline. What once started as a hot dog stand in 1925 became an iconic shoreline staple, and its longtime customers and community are sad to see it go. Jimmies of Savin Rock shutters after a century Jimmies of Savin Rock, a popular seafood restaurant [...]
“It was worth the fight”: Popular California sports bar closes after pandemic struggles
While Super Bowl Sunday is an exciting day for football lovers and non-sports fans alike, it was a sad day for one Oakland, California bar. The Athletic Club Oakland officially closed its doors on Superbowl Sunday, marking the end of an era for a downtown sports bar that had become a gathering place for fans, locals, and visitors alike. A hub for Oakland sports fans Opened in 2018, The Athletic Club Oakland built its [...]
Oregon restaurant becomes one of the first U.S. restaurants to serve lab-grown salmon
In a culinary first for the United States, Kann, a critically acclaimed Haitian restaurant in Portland, Oregon, is now serving lab-grown salmon — a breakthrough in food technology that could signal a new era for sustainable seafood. A first on American menus Kann, led by James Beard Award-winning chef Gregory Gourdet, added cultivated salmon from San Francisco food-tech company Wildtype to its menu after the U.S. Food [...]
Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s is almost here, with hundreds of jobs now open
Ohio is preparing to welcome its first Buc-ee’s travel center, and the company has already begun hiring ahead of the highly anticipated opening. Construction continues at the Huber Heights site as the massive convenience store and gas station moves closer to opening day, expected later this spring. Hiring underway ahead of opening Buc-ee’s has launched an active hiring push to staff the new Ohio location, with hundreds [...]
A West Virginia fine-dining favorite has served its final meal; owners cite economic conditions
A cherished destination for special occasions and fine cuisine in downtown Lewisburg has closed, leaving a notable gap in the city’s culinary scene. Longtime diners and visitors alike are mourning the loss of a restaurant that helped define the region’s food culture over the past decade. A beloved fine-dining spot shutters after decade of service After ten years of service, The French Goat officially closed its doors on [...]
