Kentucky's next Buc-ee's is still planned for Oak Grove, but drivers will have to wait much longer than originally expected. The state's existing Smiths Grove store has already made Interstate 65 a growing Buc-ee's corridor; the Oak Grove project would bring the chain to Interstate 24 near Fort Campbell. Unfortunately, its expected opening has now slipped to 2029. The location was announced in 2024 for property near [...]

Louisiana has never demanded that its restaurants behave normally. The state’s strangest dining rooms include a vampire café, a spinning bar and a restaurant that sets dinner for a ghost, giving them plenty in common with Alabama’s wonderfully weird restaurants. Here are five of Louisiana’s most unusual places to eat. New Orleans Vampire Café in New Orleans New Orleans already has vampires embedded in its folklore, [...]

North Carolina's restaurant scene experienced several high-profile losses in 2026 as national chains downsized and longtime local favorites closed their doors. From beloved neighborhood eateries to recognizable brands, these five closures left a lasting impact on communities across the state. 1. Bahama Breeze One of the year's biggest restaurant stories came when Darden Restaurants announced the end of the Bahama Breeze [...]

Pizza Hut's nationwide downsizing is becoming increasingly visible, and California appears to be among the states feeling the biggest impact. Dozens of restaurants have quietly disappeared across the country as the iconic pizza chain moves forward with plans to shutter hundreds of underperforming locations. California leads recent Pizza Hut closures Pizza Hut parent company Yum! Brands announced earlier this year that it [...]

Pennsylvania diners said goodbye to several familiar restaurant brands in 2026 as bankruptcies, lease expirations, and corporate restructuring reshaped the state's dining scene. From beloved regional favorites to national chains, these five closures had some of the biggest impact on communities across the Keystone State. 1. Smokey Bones One of the year's largest restaurant casualties came when Smokey Bones abruptly [...]

One of the largest Popeyes franchise operators in the country is selling off most of its restaurants after filing for bankruptcy, but not every location has found a new owner. While dozens of restaurants are expected to continue operating under new ownership, others could still face permanent closure as the restructuring process unfolds.  Nearly 100 restaurants have been sold Miami-based Sailormen Inc., which filed [...]