A beloved Connecticut restaurant that stood as a local dining institution for a century has closed its doors permanently, marking the end of a landmark era on the state’s shoreline. What once started as a hot dog stand in 1925 became an iconic shoreline staple, and its longtime customers and community are sad to see it go. Jimmies of Savin Rock shutters after a century Jimmies of Savin Rock, a popular seafood restaurant [...]
“It was worth the fight”: Popular California sports bar closes after pandemic struggles
While Super Bowl Sunday is an exciting day for football lovers and non-sports fans alike, it was a sad day for one Oakland, California bar. The Athletic Club Oakland officially closed its doors on Superbowl Sunday, marking the end of an era for a downtown sports bar that had become a gathering place for fans, locals, and visitors alike. A hub for Oakland sports fans Opened in 2018, The Athletic Club Oakland built its [...]
Oregon restaurant becomes one of the first U.S. restaurants to serve lab-grown salmon
In a culinary first for the United States, Kann, a critically acclaimed Haitian restaurant in Portland, Oregon, is now serving lab-grown salmon — a breakthrough in food technology that could signal a new era for sustainable seafood. A first on American menus Kann, led by James Beard Award-winning chef Gregory Gourdet, added cultivated salmon from San Francisco food-tech company Wildtype to its menu after the U.S. Food [...]
Homemade Vanilla Syrup
Make your own Homemade Vanilla Syrup with real vanilla beans, sugar, and water. This easy vanilla bean syrup recipe is perfect for coffee, lattes, iced coffee, tea, cocktails, pancakes, and desserts. Skip the store-bought syrups and learn how to make rich, flavorful vanilla syrup at home with simple ingredients. Includes tips for thicker syrup, storage instructions, and ways to reuse vanilla pods. There’s something [...]
Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s is almost here, with hundreds of jobs now open
Ohio is preparing to welcome its first Buc-ee’s travel center, and the company has already begun hiring ahead of the highly anticipated opening. Construction continues at the Huber Heights site as the massive convenience store and gas station moves closer to opening day, expected later this spring. Hiring underway ahead of opening Buc-ee’s has launched an active hiring push to staff the new Ohio location, with hundreds [...]
A West Virginia fine-dining favorite has served its final meal; owners cite economic conditions
A cherished destination for special occasions and fine cuisine in downtown Lewisburg has closed, leaving a notable gap in the city’s culinary scene. Longtime diners and visitors alike are mourning the loss of a restaurant that helped define the region’s food culture over the past decade. A beloved fine-dining spot shutters after decade of service After ten years of service, The French Goat officially closed its doors on [...]














