South Carolina diners are saying goodbye to another familiar local favorite after a year of notable restaurant closures across the state. SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar in Columbia has closed after 20 years in business, ending a two-decade run in the Vista entertainment district. The restaurant announced its closure on September 17 and thanked the people who had chosen it for birthdays, date nights, family dinners and casual [...]
Indiana’s first Buc-ee’s wins a major approval—but the wait isn’t over
Indiana’s first Buc-ee’s has cleared the vote that once stood between the project and a path forward. When we last checked on Indiana’s proposed Buc-ee’s, a final city decision was still pending—and school traffic was a major sticking point. That changed on September 21, 2026, when the Greenwood Common Council voted 7-2 to approve rezoning for the development near Interstate 65 and Worthsville Road, south of Indianapolis. The [...]
‘Give me my freakin’ cup’: Panera customer says Rapid Pick-Up isn’t so rapid
Panera has already faced customer complaints about its changing experience, but a new Reddit discussion focuses on something much smaller: an empty drink cup. For one customer, having to track down that cup was enough to defeat the purpose of ordering ahead. In an October 7 Reddit post titled “Give me my freakin’ cup,” a customer said their Rapid Pick-Up food bag was waiting with a receipt showing a paid drink, but no cup. [...]
The 3 most beloved Pennsylvania restaurants that recently closed
Pennsylvania has already seen a painful year of restaurant losses, including several longtime favorites that closed earlier in 2026. Late August and early September brought three more goodbyes, including two Northeast Philadelphia institutions with more than six decades of history apiece. These restaurants served very different crowds, but each became part of its community’s routine. One was a seafood house where generations [...]
Cookie chain abruptly closes all locations after 10 years in business and rapid expansion
A popular cookie chain built around oversized, freshly baked treats has reached the end of the road after a decade in business. The sudden shutdown leaves customers without their favorite neighborhood locations and raises questions about the financial pressures facing specialty dessert businesses. Chip City closes all remaining stores Chip City, the New York-based cookie chain known for its rotating flavors and oversized [...]
Florida Buc-ee’s fixin’ to fixin’ to start construction
Florida’s planned Buc-ee’s near Fort Pierce has reached an important new milestone: St. Lucie County officials say the project has cleared its local hurdles. That is meaningful new progress since our last update on Florida’s next Buc-ee’s locations, but it does not mean construction can begin yet. The travel center is planned near Interstate 95 and Indrio Road, northwest of Fort Pierce in St. Lucie County. Local planning [...]
