Hawaii does not need artificial scenery to make dinner memorable. The islands already offer volcanoes, tropical gardens, manta rays and dramatic mountains. Hawaii's resort dining can also get extravagant, including one of the standout buffets in this nationwide roundup. These five restaurants and dinner experiences use Hawaii's natural setting — or deliberately ignore it — to create something unusually [...]
When could Nevada get a Buc-ee’s?
Nevada still does not have a Buc-ee's, but the path to one has become considerably clearer in the past year. The Texas-based travel center chain has moved steadily west, opening in Colorado and Arizona while continuing to build out a much larger national footprint. And now, the most important western development for Nevada has been confirmed: Utah is getting a Buc-ee's. The Springville City Council unanimously approved a [...]
Beloved Texas restaurant closes after nearly 50 years as owner prepares to retire
An iconic Austin restaurant recently served its final meals, bringing an end to a nearly five-decade chapter in the city's culinary history. Hoover's Cooking, a longtime destination for Southern comfort food, closed in late May as founder Hoover Alexander retired from the restaurant business. A fixture in Austin for decades Hoover Alexander began his restaurant career in the 1970s and eventually opened Hoover's Cooking [...]
Longtime Arizona restaurant closes after 16 years as chain exits the state
One of Arizona's longtime upscale dining destinations has quietly served its final meal. Seasons 52 has permanently closed its Phoenix restaurant, ending the chain's 16-year presence in the state. Last Arizona location shuts down The restaurant was located at Biltmore Fashion Park in Phoenix and had operated since 2010, when Seasons 52 opened its first Arizona location as part of the brand's national expansion. The [...]
Thousands of U.S. restaurants may be at risk as closures mount in 2026
Restaurant closures could become more common in 2026 as operators continue to battle rising costs and changing consumer spending habits. New industry data suggests that as many as 10% to 15% of U.S. restaurants could be at risk this year. Thousands of restaurants could face closure risk According to Black Box Intelligence, between 10% and 15% of restaurant operators are considered vulnerable in 2026. The firm identified [...]
“I will never go back”: Denny’s customers share the meals that finally turned them away
“I will never go back.” That was how one Reddit user described their reaction after a disappointing visit to Denny’s, saying the food was bad enough to end their relationship with the diner chain. Denny’s has been a familiar name in American dining for decades. It is known for breakfast plates, late-night meals, coffee refills, pancakes, burgers, and the kind of all-day menu that makes it a default stop for road trips, [...]
