#restaurant-closure

#restaurant-closure

For almost 50 years, streams of people have stepped through the restaurant's towering glass door into its light-filled threshold, where a series of polished wooden steps unfolds, leading to the dining room with its walls of windows and the brass-topped bar where a waterfall gently spills behind rows of neatly shelved bottles. Outside, a two-tiered deck overlooks the Tahoe City Marina and, beyond the boat slips, a panoramic view of Lake Tahoe.

"This isn't an easy post to write," the statement reads. First and foremost, thank you. Thank you for showing up for us. Thank you for being part of our family since 1992. "Thank you for helping us build something special here in Atlanta, a place where good food, good people, and good vibes met for 33 unforgettable years ... If you ever sat down for a meal here, pulled up with your people, or stopped by for a jerk chicken to go, we'd love to see you one last time."

Celebrity chef Rick Stein will close his Marlborough restaurant this weekend, the second outlet to shut in a week as his family-run hospitality empire battles mounting financial pressure. The High Street site, which opened almost a decade ago, will serve its last meals on Sunday, October 5. The closure follows the permanent shutdown of Stein's Coffee Shop in Padstow, Cornwall, where three staff were redeployed.

The restaurant, which served dishes like pasta and cuts of steak, opened in March at the Cambria Hotel in South Boston. The rooftop, which focused more on elevated bar snacks and cocktails, opened a few months later. The concepts were from Kristin Jenkins, who also owns the restaurant 1928 Beacon Hill. Issues with Southie residents started shortly after the restaurant opened, with neighbors expressing opposition to noise from music and events at an April abutter's meeting.

Less than two weeks after the Limani group closed its Italian restaurant, Carpaccio, at the Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station, it also shuttered the Woodbury venue, Limani Taverna. A sign posted to the front door said that the last dinner was on Sept. 28, thanked customers for "being part of our story" and directing them to "sister locations in Roslyn and Commack." The restaurant's owners could not immediately be reached for comment.

After a 20-year run, Izzy's on the Peninsula - a San Carlos restaurant known for its steaks, chops and seafood - will shut down after the last dinner is served Oct. 4. "We're grateful for every memory and invite you to join us for one last meal before we close this chapter," the DuVall Family Restaurant Group announced on the website. "Our flagship restaurant in San Francisco will continue welcoming you for many years to come."

We are profoundly grateful for every visit, every shared meal, and every memory created around our tables,

The closing is bittersweet for the Billings. Sharon Billings told local news outlet the Independent that the decision was not financially motivated; it was simply time to move on. The Billings plan to use the newfound time to go on vacation, spend time with family and even play pickleball, she said. Matt Billings told Pleasanton Weekly that he and his wife were not retiring, but rather they were in "recovery time" and that a new venture could be on the horizon someday.

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KGO) -- The bowling alley and restaurant Pinstripes in Walnut Creek has unexpectedly closed. It first opened on Main Street less than one year ago. The sign outside the location today says it is permanently closed. The business took to social media saying the company is voluntarily filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and closing some locations. Copyright © 2025 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved. Top Stories

Chicken G's, at 346 Kearny St., closed Thursday following a routine inspection by the San Francisco Department of Public Health after rodent droppings were seen throughout the restaurant space. According to a report reviewed by SFGATE, rodent droppings were spotted on the kitchen floor, under beverage dispensers, on flour bags in the basement and in other areas of the restaurant.

We took a leap of faith and wanted to invest even more into the community after coming out of COVID,

"It became obvious with our partners that the level of business was not sustainable," Levine told San José Spotlight. "We tried multiple pivots over the last nine months in terms of dining room layout, menus, etc. and just didn't find a formula that connected with guests."

Owner and fromage expert Liana Ryan announced the news "with a mix of gratitude and sadness" in her email newsletter. "Over the years, it has been our profound pleasure to share our passion for exceptional cheeses, fine wines and memorable moments with you," she wrote. "Your support has meant the world to us, and we are so grateful for the community you helped us build around our humble shop."

"After much reflection, we've come to realize that the most important thing we can do right now is to step away and focus fully on spending time together."

"If you're in any business that involves the sale of goods and services, one of the sacrosanct things you have to do is report accurately and timely your sales and remit your sales tax. We fell behind."

"After 52 years at 68 Greenwich Avenue, the beloved West Village café will serve its last brunch service on August 17, closing for good after more than five decades of omelets, burgers and low-key celebrity sightings."

"We've been coming here forever, for decades. It's almost like a cocoon in here! Is it not cool enough? I'm sorry, this place is very cool. This place was cool before people knew what cool was."

"We are sad to announce that Elephant & Castle NYC will be permanently closing on Aug. 17th, 2025. We thank you all for your support over the last 50 years!"

Evan Funke's restaurant in Beverly Hills, renowned for its handmade pastas, is temporarily closed due to a fire that caused minimal damage, with the cause under investigation.

The chef told the influencer she did not have enough followers, and that the ones she did have 'are not the kind of people that are going to be at his restaurant.'

Wahlburgers announced the closure of 79 locations, primarily situated within Hy-Vee stores, while focusing on traditional restaurant expansion over grocery partnerships.

Michael Sandvig expressed deep concern for his former coworkers after the unexpected closure of the Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, which left him and 45 others jobless. His emotional connection spans decades, having served many of the same guests and witnessed significant life events.

In May, Asafo Takeaway in Croydon was shut down due to a severe cockroach infestation and unsanitary conditions, including a strong urine smell.

Reggiano's II of Great Kills has permanently closed, ending its reputation for brick oven pizzas and Southern Italian cuisine on Staten Island's South Shore.

We weren't perfect, but it wasn't supposed to be,

Chan's Restaurant, established in 1947, will close its doors for the last time on July 23, marking the end of a family-run community tradition.

Moses stated, "Many historical independent restaurants are struggling under the weight of these issues and have already closed, while those remaining are fighting to survive."