Kentucky diners have already lost several deeply personal local favorites in 2026. Three additional closures have now taken away a Dutch-inspired steakhouse, a family deli and a longtime downtown Louisville gathering place. Lisse Steakhuis in Covington Lisse Steakhuis closed in early July after 10 years in Covington. The restaurant brought an unusual Dutch influence to the city’s dining scene. Its menu combined [...]
Pizza chains continue to shrink as hundreds of restaurant closures reshape the industry
America's pizza industry is undergoing a major shakeup as several of the country's largest chains announce widespread restaurant closures in an effort to improve profitability. In recent months, Papa Murphy's, Papa Johns and Pizza Hut have each revealed plans to shutter dozens—or even hundreds—of underperforming locations, highlighting the financial pressures facing even some of the nation's most recognizable pizza [...]
Once-booming Arizona restaurant chain files for bankruptcy, closes every location
Not long ago, it was considered one of the country's most promising fast-casual concepts, attracting customers with inexpensive salads, wraps, breakfast items, and a convenient drive-thru model. Now, the Arizona-based chain Salad and Go has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and permanently shuttered all of its restaurants, bringing a dramatic end to a company that was once valued at more than $1 billion. From [...]
Raising Cane’s is opening seven restaurants in August—here’s the complete list
Raising Cane's is beginning another aggressive month of expansion, building on a growth campaign that has already brought new Cane's restaurants to cities across the country. The chicken-finger chain has confirmed seven August openings, along with four remodeled restaurants scheduled to reopen. The new restaurants land in California, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Alabama and Georgia. The reopenings are spread across [...]
Popular French café closes its only location as parent company shuts down after more than 30 years
A popular French-inspired café known for its pastries, brunch and neighborhood atmosphere has permanently closed its doors. Petite Left Bank in Tiburon has ceased operations after parent company Vine Hospitality announced it is shutting down its restaurant business. The closure is part of the company's broader exit from the restaurant industry, a move expected to eliminate approximately 300 jobs across its [...]
The 5 weirdest restaurants in Indiana
Indiana could soon gain one or even two Buc-ee’s locations, but the Hoosier State already has restaurants built around mechanical orchestras, steelworkers and a diner delivered by railroad. These five places turn ordinary meals into trips through Indiana’s industrial and roadside history. Zaharakos in Columbus Zaharakos is an ice cream parlor, restaurant and mechanical-music museum operating under one ornate [...]
