Another longtime restaurant has served its final meal, marking the end of an era for one of downtown Salt Lake City's best-known dining destinations. A beloved seafood restaurant that welcomed generations of diners for more than four decades has permanently closed its flagship location, becoming the latest casualty in a year that has seen numerous restaurant closures across the country. Downtown chapter comes to an [...]
Fast-growing Arizona restaurant chain files for bankruptcy as Cyclospora outbreak adds to industry turmoil
A once fast-growing restaurant chain that built its reputation on fresh, healthy meals has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and permanently closed all of its locations, marking one of the year's biggest restaurant industry collapses. Arizona-based Salad and Go, which had expanded rapidly across the Southwest in recent years, announced early August it is shutting down every remaining restaurant after seeking bankruptcy [...]
The 3 most beloved Arizona restaurants that are now gone
Arizona recently lost three restaurants with more than 120 combined years of history. Now, the state is saying goodbye to another Scottsdale landmark, a cozy Tempe coffeehouse and an acclaimed Italian tavern. Old Town Tortilla Factory in Scottsdale Old Town Tortilla Factory permanently closed after 30 years at 6910 E. Main St. in Scottsdale. The restaurant had announced on June 28 that it would take a routine summer [...]
Illinois bakery plant closure to eliminate nearly 90 jobs as food manufacturing layoffs continue
Another food manufacturer is preparing to shut down operations in Illinois, adding to a growing list of companies announcing layoffs across the industry. The latest closure will leave dozens of employees searching for new jobs while highlighting the continued challenges facing some food producers. Nearly 90 workers affected by planned closure According to a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) [...]
Whole Foods recalls more than 40 foods amid Salmonella outbreak
A popular grocery chain is pulling dozens of prepared foods from its shelves after a potentially contaminated ingredient was linked to a growing multistate outbreak. The recall affects a wide variety of foods shoppers may have purchased for quick meals, snacks, or gatherings. Whole Foods Market has recalled 43 products containing fresh jalapeños because of possible Salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food and [...]
The 3 most beloved Louisiana restaurants that are now gone
Louisiana recently lost three longtime restaurants with more than 150 combined years of history. The latest goodbyes include a 30-year Baton Rouge favorite, an award-winning New Orleans restaurant and an ambitious concept created by Emeril Lagasse and his son. Portobello's Grill in Baton Rouge Portobello's Grill served its final brunch Sunday, July 26, ending nearly 30 years in the Baton Rouge area. The owners [...]
