Massachusetts has lost another beloved longtime restaurant with the closing of Mandarin Cuisine in Needham. The Chinese and Chinese-American fixture served its final meals on October 31, 2026, ending a 37-year run on Highland Avenue. Owner Joan Low announced the closing in an official farewell message, thanking patrons, neighbors and friends for making the restaurant a community staple. The family handed the keys to new [...]
Judge approves next steps for major wine distributor after 558 Georgia layoffs announced
A federal judge has approved a plan to liquidate Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), one of the country's biggest wine and spirits wholesalers. The October 27 ruling marks a major step toward winding down the distributor's remaining bankruptcy operations after months of financial turmoil. The decision follows asset sales, distribution changes and job-loss announcements around the country. In Georgia, RNDC previously [...]
Inclusive Wisconsin brewery winds down after nearly 8 years as costs mount
A Wisconsin craft brewery ended regular operations on October 25 after nearly eight years, citing rising costs, weaker consumer spending and lasting economic pressure from the pandemic. The wind-down follows other recent brewing closures, including the shutdown of Guinness’s Maryland brewery and taproom. Delta Beer Lab announced the decision on October 20. The brewery at 167 E. Badger Road in the Madison area planned limited [...]
Restaurant chain quietly closes only Maryland location, affecting 45 workers
A popular upscale restaurant has quietly shut its doors at a Maryland shopping center, leaving dozens of workers affected and diners with one fewer option for steaks and seafood. The closure comes amid continued turnover among restaurants at the shopping destination, where several businesses have departed in recent years. J. Alexander’s closes Annapolis location J. Alexander’s has permanently closed its restaurant at [...]
The 3 most beloved Nevada restaurants that are now gone
Nevada has lost another trio of independent favorites, adding to the local restaurant closures already felt across the state. All three of these Reno dining rooms are now gone, but their unusually long runs show how deeply they became part of the community. Their stories stretch from an intimate fine-dining destination to Northern Nevada’s only Ethiopian restaurant and a downtown gastropub in a historic building. Together, [...]
Currito opening 4 new locations in Ohio
Currito is planning four additional restaurants in the Cincinnati area, with new locations slated for Mason, Milford, Eastgate and Liberty Township. The Ohio-born bowl-and-smoothie chain joins a wave of fast-casual growth in Ohio, where CAVA has also been expanding its customizable-bowl footprint. The projects come from two franchise agreements detailed in Currito's October 29 announcement. Three locations are covered by a [...]
