One of downtown Detroit's best-known dining destinations has served its final meal. After more than a decade of welcoming guests for date nights, celebrations and happy hours, Wright & Company closed earlier this summer, marking the end of an era for the city's acclaimed restaurant scene. Final service after 12 successful years Located on the second floor of the historic Wright-Kay Building at 1500 Woodward Avenue, [...]
Beloved Florida-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain abruptly closes all locations after 17 years without explanation
Another longtime restaurant brand has unexpectedly disappeared, leaving loyal customers and employees searching for answers. A popular Tex-Mex chain that spent nearly two decades serving its community has permanently closed all of its restaurants without advance notice, becoming the latest casualty in a restaurant industry facing rising costs and changing consumer habits. Sudden shutdown catches employees and customers [...]
The 3 most beloved New York restaurants that are now gone
New York recently said goodbye to a 30-year restaurant facing Carnegie Hall. Now, a Cambodian pioneer, an 89-year-old Italian pastry shop and a beloved Brooklyn ramen destination have joined the city's rapidly growing list of losses. Bayon in Manhattan Bayon closed August 3, ending an important chapter in New York's Cambodian dining history. Chef Minh Truong and his wife, Mandy, originally opened Angkor Cambodian [...]
The 3 most beloved Utah restaurants that are now gone
Utah has recently lost several prominent downtown dining institutions, but the damage extends well beyond Salt Lake City's fine-dining scene. A 35-year-old Park City restaurant, an inventive handmade-bao business and an award-winning Japanese dessert shop are also now gone. Main Street Pizza & Noodle in Park City Main Street Pizza & Noodle closed at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, after 35 years at 530 Main [...]
Popular California restaurant chain closes another longtime diner after 17 years
California's Black Bear Diner footprint shrank earlier this year after one of the chain's longtime locations permanently closed its doors, ending a nearly two-decade run in the community. While the closure marks the loss of a familiar local gathering place, it comes as the California-based restaurant chain continues expanding in other markets across the country. Davis location closes after 17 years Black Bear Diner's [...]
Popular burger chain planning nationwide closures—could Arizona locations be affected?
Red Robin is continuing its nationwide turnaround effort, and while the company has not identified which restaurants could be next on the chopping block, Arizona diners may be wondering whether any of the state's locations are at risk. The casual dining chain recently confirmed it is moving forward with plans that could ultimately eliminate up to 50 underperforming restaurants as it works to improve its financial position [...]
