Louisiana’s two Buc-ee’s projects are still moving on very different timelines, but the one expected to open first has reached another visible construction stage. The City of Ruston says crews are pouring concrete for the front portion of the building while additional groundwork continues around the site. The city now describes the opening as projected for mid-2027, subject to construction progress. That is broader—and [...]
Perkins Griddle & Go opening 15 new locations in New Jersey
Perkins Griddle & Go is planning 15 new cafés in New Jersey after opening its first U.S. location in Flemington on October 19. The expansion brings a familiar breakfast name back into the spotlight in a state where several longtime restaurants have recently closed. The first Griddle & Go is at 100 Reaville Avenue in The Shoppes at Flemington. Local franchisees Giuseppe and Nicole Lahara are behind the restaurant and [...]
61-year-old California grocery bakery to close, affecting 92 workers
California’s grocery industry is facing another shutdown as major chains continue reshaping their operations. Safeway plans to permanently close its commercial bread plant in Richmond, affecting 92 employees. The facility at 905 South 34th Street opened in 1965 and has produced bakery goods for Safeway stores for 61 years. Its closure will end a long-running piece of the chain’s Northern California supply network. The [...]
Costco rolls out new policies, putting cheap hot dogs out of reach for nonmembers
Costco's famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo has long attracted shoppers looking for an inexpensive meal. But getting access to the warehouse club's popular food court is becoming more difficult for people without a membership as the retailer expands its membership-verification technology. The change involves scanners being installed at food court ordering kiosks at select locations, requiring customers to scan a valid [...]
Beloved 27-year-old brunch spot shut down in Illinois
Illinois diners have already said goodbye to several treasured local restaurants this year, and another long-running favorite is preparing for its final service. Flo Cafe & Bar, a fixture on Chicago Avenue in West Town, will close on December 20, 2026, ending a 27-year run. The restaurant opened in 1999 and built its identity around traditional Southwestern cooking, especially the flavors of New Mexico. In a city crowded [...]
Gone! The 3 most beloved Louisiana restaurants that recently shut their doors
Louisiana’s restaurant landscape has shifted again, only months after three other beloved restaurants served their final meals. This time, two New Orleans kitchens and a 71-year-old Lakeview snoball window said goodbye within a little more than two weeks. Each filled a different niche: homestyle plate lunches, Greek-Jewish comfort food, and icy treats after a hot afternoon. Their regulars lost familiar gathering spots, [...]
