"During tumultuous times, we look for comfort. And we often find it in our go-to dishes at our longtime favorite restaurants. But every year we say goodbye to many of those establishments. The ones we pay tribute to here had been landmarks for years, even generations. Some chefs and owners decided to retire or take a break. Others couldn't weather the costs of doing business in this inflationary, post-pandemic era. Or ran up against redevelopment plans."
"The legendary Kasper's Hot Dogs - which was nearing the century mark - shut down both of its remaining locations in mid-October, one in Concord and the other on Oakland's MacArthur Boulevard. Kasper's was a well-known name among generations of locals. It served up Chicago-style hot dogs with sliced onions and fresh tomatoes - a garnish approach some people call "dragged through the garden" - on steamed poppyseed buns."
Multiple longtime restaurants and community landmarks in the Bay Area closed after decades of operation. Closures resulted from owner retirements, inability to absorb inflationary and post-pandemic operating costs, redevelopment pressures, and other business challenges. Twelve businesses that operated 17 years or more closed, alongside a few revivals and relocations. Some related restaurant chains continue to operate even after original locations closed. Communities experienced the loss of familiar destinations and signature dishes that had provided comfort for generations.
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