Making lilac sugar is a simple and beautiful way to bring the outdoors into your kitchen. With its delicate flavor and soft floral aroma, it’s a lovely addition to your spring and summer recipes. If you’re looking for a beautiful way to capture the essence of spring, this Lilac Sugar is as simple as it is special. Made with just fresh lilac flowers and sugar, this floral infusion adds a light, delicate sweetness to [...]
Decades-old Northern California brewpub chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
A longtime Northern California brewpub chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it seeks to restructure its finances and stabilize operations. The casual dining brand, known for its pizza, beer and pub-style menu, has been a fixture in the Sacramento region for decades. Bankruptcy filing announced The operator of the Northern California casual dining chain Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse has filed for Chapter 11 [...]
Wealthy California town set to close its only fast-food chain restaurant after nearly 60 years
A longtime fast-food landmark in California’s Wine Country is preparing to serve its final root beer floats. The A&W restaurant in St. Helena, located at 501 Main Street, will close on March 31, ending nearly six decades of operation in the Napa Valley town. The drive-thru restaurant first opened in 1966 and has remained a nostalgic local staple known for its burgers and frosted mugs of root beer. A [...]
Los Angeles County’s oldest restaurant closes after nearly 140 years
The historic Original Saugus Cafe, widely recognized as the oldest continuously operating restaurant in Los Angeles County, closed its doors in early 2026 after nearly a century and a half of serving the Santa Clarita community. Lawsuits and disputed contracts complicate issues, while locals are mourning the loss of a truly historic establishment. Historic cafe shuts down after nearly 140 years Original Saugus Cafe [...]
California restaurant owner behind Fatburger and Round Table Pizza files for bankruptcy protection
Los Angeles-based FAT Brands, the parent company behind several well-known restaurant chains, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it looks to restructure roughly $1.3 billion in debt and stabilize its finances. Several restaurant locations have been shuttered as a result, impacting many well-known restaurant chains across the country. Debt restructuring underway The company announced the filing in early [...]
DIY Orange Shower Steamers
These Orange Shower Steamers are a simple way to upgrade your everyday routine. With their bright scent and easy preparation, they’re a perfect addition to your self-care routine or handmade gift lineup. If you love the idea of turning your daily shower into a spa-like ritual, these shower steamers are a simple and refreshing way to do it. Made with baking soda, Epsom salts, and bright orange essential oil, these steamers [...]
