Louisiana has waited through multiple projected opening dates, but the state still has two Buc-ee's projects in development. The more advanced project is covered in the latest update on Louisiana's first Buc-ee's, while the second store near Lafayette is following a longer timetable. The two travel centers will serve different parts of the state. Ruston is positioned along Interstate 20 in northern Louisiana, while [...]
Beloved New York restaurant closes after 30 years, marking the end of an era
For three decades, it was a go-to destination for theatergoers, tourists and New Yorkers looking for a memorable meal before a show at Carnegie Hall. Now, one of Midtown Manhattan's most recognizable restaurants has served its final customers, bringing an end to a 30-year run that made it a neighborhood institution. Redeye Grill serves its final meals Redeye Grill permanently closed on July 12 after operating across [...]
The 5 weirdest restaurants in Maryland
Maryland has no confirmed Buc-ee’s, despite continued questions about whether the chain is coming to the state. Fortunately, Maryland already has restaurants hidden behind bookshelves, built like ships and filled with thousands of Pez dispensers. The state’s weirdest restaurants prove that dinner can become much more theatrical than cracking steamed crabs with a wooden mallet. Papermoon Diner in Baltimore Papermoon [...]
Arizona finally has its first Buc-ee’s—here’s what could come next
Arizona no longer has to watch from the sidelines as Buc-ee’s expands across the country. The state’s long-awaited debut follows the opening date tracked in earlier coverage of Arizona’s first Buc-ee’s, and now the biggest question is whether Goodyear will remain the chain’s only Arizona stop. Buc-ee’s opened at 1001 N. Bullard Avenue in Goodyear on June 22, 2026. The location sits just off Interstate 10 west of Phoenix, [...]
Popular Mediterranean restaurant closes its only location as longtime restaurant group shuts down
A well-known Mediterranean restaurant in San Jose has permanently closed after its parent company announced it is ending restaurant operations following more than three decades in business. Meso Modern Mediterranean, located at Santana Row, is among the concepts affected by the closure of Vine Hospitality. The company said the shutdown will result in the loss of approximately 300 jobs across its restaurants. Meso Modern [...]
Popular restaurant chain’s Virginia location avoids permanent closure—but a major change is coming
When a restaurant chain announces widespread closures, customers often assume their local location is next. That wasn't the case for one Virginia Beach restaurant, which has been spared from permanent closure—but not from a major transformation. One location gets a second chance Earlier this year, Darden Restaurants announced it had completed a review of its Bahama Breeze business, resulting in the permanent closure [...]
