A beloved Denver breakfast spot is set to serve its final meals today (Sunday July 5). Port Side, the small coffee and breakfast cafe at 2500 Larimer Street in Denver's Five Points neighborhood, is closing after 10 years in business. The goodbye adds to a painful stretch for Colorado diners, who are already watching two beloved Colorado restaurants close in July. For regulars, Port Side was never just another place to [...]

California restaurants can get unusual fast. The state's food scene is already full of surprises, from In-N-Out's not-so-secret menu to ambitious tasting counters that turn dinner into theater. But these five restaurants take unusual dining to another level. Here are five of the weirdest — and most memorable — places to eat in California. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar in San Francisco Most restaurant owners try [...]

Connecticut still does not have a Buc-ee's, and there is no confirmed project showing that one is on the way. There are reasons for this, though. That has not stopped people from imagining what a Buc-ee's would look like in the state. The Texas-based travel center chain has become a road-trip legend thanks to its giant stores, clean bathrooms, barbecue sandwiches, Beaver Nuggets, branded merchandise and huge fueling areas. [...]

A South Florida Denny's franchisee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, highlighting the financial challenges facing restaurant operators as inflation, labor costs, and shifting consumer spending continue to pressure the industry. The filing was made by DBJ US Corp., a Miami Beach-based company that operates seven Denny's locations in South Florida. According to court records, the franchisee is seeking to [...]

Fresh food manufacturer FreshRealm has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, resulting in significant job losses in California as the company restructures its operations. The company, a major supplier of meal kits and prepared foods for retailers and brands including Blue Apron, entered bankruptcy after a series of financial and operational challenges that weakened its business. More than 200 California workers [...]

Alabama diners lost several familiar restaurant names this month, from longtime seafood to tacos and sports-bar favorites. Not all of the closures were independent restaurants. But in local communities, chain restaurants can still become beloved when they last for years, anchor a familiar shopping center or become part of family routines. The latest closures come during a year when Alabama's favorite restaurants have [...]