The list of beloved Texas restaurants that recently closed has grown by one. French Sandwiches, a French-Vietnamese café near San Antonio's Medical Center, closed its longtime storefront after 36 years in business. No final service date was announced to customers. By October 13, its signs still hung outside, but the dining room had been cleared. There was no note on the door explaining the closure. A neighborhood fixture [...]
California wine label to close after 19 years as sales decline
Another longtime Sonoma County wine business is winding down amid a wave of winery closures across California. Passaggio Wines, a small producer based in Glen Ellen, plans to close its tasting room by the end of October 2026, ending a nearly 20-year run. Owner and winemaker Cindy Cosco announced the decision on October 6 and held a farewell gathering on October 9. The company stopped producing new wine in 2025, so the [...]
Texas grocery chain to close fifth store in two years as rising rent takes a toll
A Texas grocery chain is preparing to close its fifth Houston-area store in roughly two years, adding another change to the state's changing supermarket landscape. Food Town's Deer Park supermarket is expected to close December 24, 2026, when its lease expires. The store at 3322 Center Street has been a regular stop for local shoppers for years. On October 13, Deer Park Economic Development said the store manager had confirmed [...]
Oreo is selling a $44.99 holiday calendar with just 12 cookies—here’s what’s inside
Oreo has introduced a holiday advent calendar with an eye-catching price: $44.99 for 12 cookies, before shipping. But these aren't 12 standard cookies straight from a grocery-store package. The limited-edition box contains individually decorated, fudge-dipped Oreos in a dozen holiday-inspired flavors. It's a very different experience from grabbing a regular sleeve of Oreos or making a batch of homemade Oreo-style cookies. The [...]
The 3 most beloved Massachusetts restaurants that recently closed
Massachusetts has said goodbye to three more neighborhood restaurants in recent weeks, adding to the restaurant closures reshaping the state's dining scene. All three served their final customers in late September 2026, ending years of meals, celebrations and familiar routines. One was known for creative little burgers, another for rooftop drinks and globally inspired pub food, and the third for polished bistro fare in [...]
91-year-old California-based grocery chain to close several locations
Grocery shoppers in California and Nevada are preparing to lose several familiar supermarket locations as one longtime regional chain rethinks where it can afford to operate. The closures come as grocers face intense competition and consumers remain cautious about spending on food. Raley’s announces more store closures Raley’s, a family-owned grocery chain headquartered in West Sacramento, California, plans to close [...]
