One of America's largest grocery retailers is preparing to eliminate thousands of corporate jobs as it looks for ways to reduce costs and streamline operations. The move comes as grocery companies face pressure to improve efficiency while keeping prices competitive for shoppers. Kroger plans thousands of job cuts Kroger plans to eliminate approximately 3,000 corporate positions over the next three years, according to [...]
Beloved 50-year-old California pizza and pastry bakery is closing
California's independent dining scene is losing another longtime favorite after a beloved 47-year-old restaurant recently closed. In Berkeley, Nabolom Bakery & Pizzeria will serve customers for the final time on Sunday, October 18, ending a 50-year run in the Elmwood neighborhood. The bakery plans to open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with hot pizza available beginning at 11:30 a.m. or until it sells out. The final weekend has [...]
Gone forever – 3 beloved Wisconsin restaurants locals will miss dearly
Wisconsin’s dining rooms have said too many goodbyes lately, from a pioneering Milwaukee health-food favorite to three more independent places that made their neighborhoods feel warmer. Their menus were different, but each gave regulars something difficult to replace. Here are three Wisconsin restaurants that have closed, along with the dishes, traditions, and community ties diners will remember. Mad Rabbit Cafe, [...]
Purple “Poisoned” Apples
Poisoned apples, anyone? These purple “poisoned” apples are a fun, naturally colored Halloween treat that looks like something straight out of a fairy tale! With their vibrant purple hue, they're perfect for adding a little spooky magic to your Halloween snack table. The secret to their beautiful color is butterfly pea flower tea and a splash of lemon juice. Butterfly pea flowers make a deep blue tea, but when you add an [...]
5 guesses on which state has the most Chipotles per person. You won’t get it.
California has more Chipotle restaurants than any other state, but Ohio—not California or Texas—has the highest concentration once population is considered. That’s a surprising twist on an earlier ranking of the states with the most Chipotles, where sheer restaurant totals determined the order. An October 2026 tally from StoreLocationData, compiled from Chipotle’s public restaurant locator, counts 4,148 U.S. locations, [...]
Smalls Sliders opening 4 new locations in Florida
Florida's slider scene is getting another boost. Smalls Sliders has signed a deal for four new restaurants along the state's Atlantic Coast, with Port St. Lucie expected to get the first one. The move comes as other slider chains expand in Florida, giving burger fans more options for a quick meal. Announced October 15, the four-restaurant franchise agreement covers a stretch of the coast from the Space Coast south through the [...]
