Maine dining is often pictured as lobster rolls served beside the ocean. That is certainly part of the story, although the state's restaurant landscape keeps changing, including the recent loss of one of Maine's longest-running pizzerias. Maine also has restaurants floating on former ferries, squeezed into antique railcars and accepting reservations only through postcards. Here are five of the state's strangest dining [...]

A San Francisco burger restaurant has closed just six months after opening, only weeks after a photograph of raw ground beef sitting outside the business sparked a social-media backlash. The short-lived location joins the growing list of restaurant closures that have shocked customers across America. Hamburger Project permanently closed its Mission District restaurant at 598 Guerrero Street on April 19. The smashburger spot [...]

“Yeah, not going back.” That was how one Reddit user reacted after describing a Waffle House visit filled with sticky surfaces, flies, loud staff, and a generally unpleasant dining room experience. Waffle House is one of America’s most recognizable restaurant chains, and part of its appeal is that it is not polished. Fans love the counter seating, hash browns, waffles, late-night energy, and no-frills diner atmosphere. [...]

Kroger shoppers are seeing several changes at the grocery chain, from store closures to new ways to use rewards. The company has been working through a major reset after its failed merger with Albertsons, and some of the changes are already affecting customers. Kroger has disclosed plans to close about 60 stores, updated its rewards program, continued pushing digital shopping, and faced scrutiny over electronic shelf labels [...]

The food manufacturing industry is facing another difficult year as several major companies announce layoffs, plant closures and restructuring efforts aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency. From global food giants to iconic American brands, thousands of workers have been affected as manufacturers grapple with changing consumer habits, inflationary pressures and slowing demand in some categories. Nestlé leads the [...]

One of Denver's longest-running neighborhood restaurants is serving its final meals today (Thursday July 9). Table 6, the American bistro at 609 Corona Street in Denver's Alamo Placita neighborhood, is closing after 22 years in business. Its final day adds to a difficult month for Colorado dining, as two beloved Colorado restaurants are closing in July. For longtime Denver diners, Table 6 was more than a restaurant. It [...]