Maryland has lost another longtime dining institution, following a string of beloved restaurant closures around the state. DaVinci’s by the Sea in Ocean City has served its final meal after 40 years on the Boardwalk, closing a family-run chapter that began in 1986. The restaurant’s final season ended in late September at the Harrison Hall Hotel on 15th Street. Owner Vince Sapia said his parents started DaVinci’s four decades [...]
California winery rebuilt after devastating fire now faces foreclosure over $37 million debt
A nearly 50-year-old California winery is fighting to avoid a rare foreclosure after years of financial setbacks. After surviving a devastating wildfire and spending more than $30 million to rebuild, the Napa Valley business could now lose its property to its lender. $37 million debt puts winery at risk Signorello Estate, a family-owned Napa Valley winery founded in 1977, owes about $37 million to agricultural lender [...]
The 3 most beloved New York restaurants that recently closed
New York’s dining scene has changed again just weeks after the city lost three other beloved restaurants. September brought fresh goodbyes in the East Village and Williamsburg, including a dumpling destination, a plant-based pizza pioneer and a chicken-and-waffles flagship. All three restaurants built identities strong enough to outgrow a single menu. Customers came back for the food, but also for the personalities, [...]
Costco revives popular food court treat after fans begged for its return
Costco shoppers have another reason to make a trip to the warehouse this month. The retailer is bringing back a popular food court item that disappeared from menus, giving fans a chance to enjoy the treat again for a limited time. Costco's churro is making a comeback Costco is bringing its churro back to food courts at warehouses across the United States, according to information shared during the company's latest [...]
‘It’s actually ridiculous’: Wingstop customers say prices are testing their loyalty
Wingstop has been adding restaurants and recently rolled out its first company-wide loyalty program, but some customers say the price of a familiar order is giving them a new reason to wait for deal days. In a September 27 Reddit thread with nearly 200 upvotes, one customer said a meal at their location had moved from $16.99 to $17.99, then $19.99 and finally $20.99. “It’s actually ridiculous,” the poster wrote, saying they [...]
Georgia’s fourth Buc-ee’s now points to a late-summer 2027 opening
Georgia’s fourth Buc-ee’s is no longer just a construction project with a broad 2027 target. New recruiting materials now point to a late-summer 2027 opening for the Monroe County store, adding a more specific timeline to the project covered in our previous Georgia Buc-ee’s update. The travel center is under construction near Interstate 75 and Rumble Road, close to Forsyth. Buc-ee’s broke ground there on April 7, 2026, with [...]
