A deeply rooted New Orleans institution, the First and Last Stop bar, has closed its doors in a sudden and contentious move, ending more than 75 years of continuous service in the city’s 7th Ward. For decades, the corner of Pauger and Marais Streets was more than just a watering hole — it was home to tradition, community, and the rhythms of Black-masking Indian tribes like the Monogram Hunters. As reported by The Lens, Big [...]
New York still has five 3-Star Michelin restaurants – but one fell, one rose
New York still leads all U.S. cities with five three-star Michelin restaurnts (DC now has none). But it lost Masa, which was demoted to two stars, and gained a new member of this elite club: Sushi Sho, the Midtown omakase spot by Edomae master Keiji Nakazawa. What’s wild is that Sushi Sho only opened in 2024…it had already gotten to two stars and just earned the third! You won't be seeing these restaurants on Diners, [...]
The DC Area Loses Its Only Three-Star Michelin Restaurant
In a stunning turn of events for the Washington, D.C. dining scene, the region has officially lost its only three-star Michelin restaurant. The Inn at Little Washington, long a crown jewel of haute American cuisine, has been downgraded from three stars to two in the latest Michelin Guide release (at least it didn't shut down!). A Storied Culinary Legacy Nestled in rural Virginia, about 70 miles west of the District, [...]
3 Alabama restaurants recently shut down for roach infestations
Three food establishments in Alabama were ordered to close in recent weeks after health inspectors discovered roach infestations, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. 1. Asia Buffet — Tuscaloosa Asia Buffet, located at 1320 McFarland Boulevard E in Tuscaloosa, was shut down on November 12, 2025 due to a roach infestation. 2. Pablos Mexican Restaurant — Birmingham On November 4, 2025, Pablos [...]
Vermont tops the nation in craft beer — here’s why
Vermont has done it again — the Green Mountain State has officially been named the #1 state in America for craft brewing, topping every other state in breweries per capita and beer production per capita. According to the latest data from the Brewers Association, Vermont now boasts more than 15 breweries for every 100,000 adults, far ahead of craft beer powerhouses like Colorado, Oregon, and Maine. That’s an impressive feat [...]
How a 50-year-old Minnesota pizza shop closed forever — and then shocked everyone!
Gina Maria’s Pizza, a Twin Cities favorite since 1975, stunned customers this fall when all four of its Minnesota locations abruptly shut down. The sudden closure — affecting longtime shops in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Edina, and Chanhassen — left generations of fans wondering if the beloved brand was gone for good. The shutdown came without much explanation. The company’s website posted a brief farewell message thanking [...]
