Tag:

Restaurant Closure

EXCLUSIVE: Staff 'Blindsided' As Restaurant In Sag Harbor Closes, Owner Says Otherwise EXCLUSIVE: Staff 'Blindsided' As Restaurant In Sag Harbor Closes, Owner Says Otherwise
Exclusive: Staff 'Blindsided' As Restaurant In Sag Harbor Closes, Owner Says Otherwise The owner of a longtime Sag Harbor restaurant says employees knew the business was for sale for months, pushing back after workers claimed they were given less than a day’s notice before it closed. Estia’s Little Kitchen in Sag Harbor shut down on Sunday, April 19, after 27 years in business, according to a message from owner Colin Ambrose. A GoFundMe launched by Alexander and Erica-Lynn Huberty claims the closure came as a shock to staff who had served the community for years. The campaign says workers were told it was their last day at the same time as the public, but Ambrose says otherwi…
Tito’s Burritos & Wings Closing All NJ Locations After 21 Years Tito’s Burritos & Wings Closing All NJ Locations After 21 Years
Tito’s Burritos & Wings Closing All NJ Locations After 21 Years A longtime North Jersey favorite is shutting its doors for good. Tito’s Burritos & Wings announced it will close all of its locations in Summit, Ridgewood, and South Orange after 21 years in business, according to a message shared with customers on its website. The final day of operation will be Sunday, March 1. The eatery first opened in May 2005 and built a loyal following across its North Jersey. “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of this journey—whether you came to know Tito’s recently or have been with us since the beginning in May of 2005 — your support, stor…
That’s A Wrap: Hooters Closes Final Long Island Location In Farmingdale That’s A Wrap: Hooters Closes Final Long Island Location In Farmingdale
That’s A Wrap: Hooters Closes Final Long Island Location In Farmingdale Hooters has closed its Farmingdale restaurant, marking the end of the chain’s presence on Long Island. The restaurant at 25 Smith St. announced the closure in a Facebook post on Monday, Feb. 16. “After much deliberation, we’ve made the difficult decision to close this location,” the post read. “We are incredibly grateful for the many years of great times, cold beer, hot wings, and unforgettable memories shared here.” The location was listed as “permanently closed” on Google days later. It was the last remaining Hooters on Long Island. The nearest location is now in Fresh Meadows, Queens. I…
Red Robin Closing Suddenly After 20+ Years In Clifton Red Robin Closing Suddenly After 20+ Years In Clifton
Red Robin Closing Suddenly After 20+ Years In Clifton The Red Robin restaurant in Clifton will soon this month after serving the community for more than two decades, according to a notice posted inside the restaurant. A sign addressed to customers announced that the restaurant’s final day of operation will be Sunday, Jan. 25.  The restaurant is attached to the La Quinta Suites along Route 3. In a February 2025 earnings release, the company said it was considering closing 70 underperforming restaurants to avoid bankruptcy. 
Popular Cape May Restaurant That Started As Magazine Closes After Decades Popular Cape May Restaurant That Started As Magazine Closes After Decades
Popular Cape May Restaurant That Started As Magazine Closes After Decades A popular Jersey Shore restaurant that began as a publication in the 2000s is closing up shop. Exit Zero Filling Station has officially closed its doors. The business is holding a closing sale Monday through Wednesday, Sept. 22 to 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering everything from dishes and tables to coffee dispensers and signage. Located at 110 Sunset Boulevard, the restaurant had been a fixture in the community since 2018, when Exit Zero transformed the former gas station into a dining and shopping destination. Exit Zero began in 2003, when Jack Wright, an award-winning newspaper and …
Seafood Restaurant To Close After Over 2 Decades In Croton: Here's Their Last Day Seafood Restaurant To Close After Over 2 Decades In Croton: Here's Their Last Day
Seafood Restaurant To Close After Over 2 Decades In Croton: Here's Their Last Day A longtime Westchester County seafood spot is preparing to close its doors after more than two decades. Ocean House Oyster Bar & Grill, located in Croton-on-Hudson at 49 North Riverside Ave., announced on Sunday, Sept. 14 that it will serve its final meals on Saturday, Sept. 20, ending a 21-year run in the community.  “21 years ago our journey began with a clear vision to create a restaurant where people would get great food in a friendly casual setting. That was the genesis of Ocean House,” the restaurant said in a farewell message. The owners thanked staff, customers, and f…
BBQ Chain With Tyngsborough Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks BBQ Chain With Tyngsborough Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks
BBQ Chain With Tyngsborough Location Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks Popular barbecue restaurant chain Smokey Bones is scaling back as underperforming restaurants shut down or are being rebranded. Parent company Twin Hospitality Group said it will have closed 15 Smokey Bones locations by the end of September. Nearly 20 restaurants are being converted into Twin Peaks, a mountain lodge-themed chain known as a "breastaurant" for its waitresses with revealing outfits similar to Hooters. The company said the Twin Peaks brand is delivering stronger sales. "Smokey Bones is a beloved brand that has amassed a loyal following over the years," said CEO …
Popular Newtown Restaurant to Close After 30 Years, Weeks Car Crashed Into Building Popular Newtown Restaurant to Close After 30 Years, Weeks Car Crashed Into Building
Popular Newtown Restaurant to Close After 30 Years, Weeks Car Crashed Into Building A popular Fairfield County restaurant that has been a mainstay of the community for 30 years is closing its doors for good, just weeks after a car crashed into the front of the building. But that's not why they're shutting the doors for good. Mexicali Rose, a family-run restaurant that has served Newtown for nearly three decades, announced it will serve its last meal on Sunday, Sept. 21. In a heartfelt Facebook post, the 71 S. Main Street restaurant said the decision wasn't made lightly, but the owners needed to focus on their family's health. This was not an easy decision, especially taki…
One Last Round Of Margaritas: Iconic Albany Mexican Restaurant Closing After 42 Years One Last Round Of Margaritas: Iconic Albany Mexican Restaurant Closing After 42 Years
One Last Round Of Margaritas: Iconic Albany Mexican Restaurant Closing After 42 Years A longtime Albany staple is preparing to serve its final meals after more than four decades in business. El Loco Mexican Café, located at 465 Madison Avenue, will permanently close on Saturday, Sept. 6, an employee confirmed to Daily Voice. “This is not a decision I came to lightly,” owner Patrick Noonan said in a statement. “The restaurant world has changed dramatically since the pandemic, and while we have worked tirelessly to keep El Loco thriving, the truth is the landscape around us shifted in ways we simply couldn’t ignore.” View this post on Instagram …
Plan b Closing Hartford, West Hartford Restaurants Soon Plan b Closing Hartford, West Hartford Restaurants Soon
Plan b Closing Hartford, West Hartford Restaurants Soon Two longtime Plan b restaurants in Connecticut — Hartford and West Hartford — will shut down at the end of the month, marking the third closure of a Connecticut restaurant for the chain this year.  The company announced that both Connecticut locations, along with its Springfield, Massachusetts, restaurant, will close as part of what leaders call a “strategic realignment," a press release said. “This decision reflects a balance between fiscal responsibility and staying true to the experience our guests and teams deserve," said founder and CEO Allie J. Gamble in the statement. “ Plan b i…
Lawrence Restaurant Closing After 40+ Years Lawrence Restaurant Closing After 40+ Years
Lawrence Restaurant Closing After 40+ Years An institution in the Mercer County dining scene is shutting its doors. Enzo's La Piccola Cucina, which opened in 1983 at 1906 Princeton Ave. in Lawrence, announced its closure in a Facebook post, citing the costs of goods and staffing. "To uphold the quality and standards you’ve always expected, we believe the time has come for Enzo’s La Piccola Cucina to close its doors," the restaurant wrote. Many of the customers at Enzo's had become family, the restaurant said. While Enzo's did not give a closure date, it said it would remain open over the next four-five weeks and hoped to see m…
Paula Deen’s Flagship Restaurant ‘The Lady & Sons’ Closes After 36 Years Paula Deen’s Flagship Restaurant ‘The Lady & Sons’ Closes After 36 Years
Paula Deen’s Flagship Restaurant ‘The Lady & Sons’ Closes After 36 Years The kitchen is closed. Former Food Network superstar Paula Deen announced that she will be closing one of the restaurants that brought her to fame down South.  The 78-year-old chef announced that The Lady & Sons in Savannah — which she has run for decades with her two sons — will be shutting its doors for good, along with The Chicken Box, which operated serving takeout in the back of the restaurant.  Their last day of service was on Thursday, July 31.  The family took to social media to announce the closure, much to the chagrin of hungry eaters in Georgia. "Thank you f…
Popular Mount Holly Restaurant Shutting Doors After 11 Years Popular Mount Holly Restaurant Shutting Doors After 11 Years
Popular Mount Holly Restaurant Shutting Doors After 11 Years Kitchen 87 in Mount Holly will soon be serving its last plate of chicken and waffles. The restaurant, which has been serving up breakfast and lunch since 2014 at 87 Washington St., announced on Facebook it is closing, serving its last meal on Thursday, Aug. 21. "The decision was not made lightly, and we have had countless sleepless nights coming to this conclusion," owners Michael and Melo Smith said. "The challenges faced on a daily basis are many, and we feel like we have been forced to make this decision." The Smith's thanked their loyal customers for their unwavering support, generosit…
Built From The Ground Up, Jackson Restaurant The Edge Closes Doors Built From The Ground Up, Jackson Restaurant The Edge Closes Doors
Built From The Ground Up, Jackson Restaurant The Edge Closes Doors It’s the end of an era for one Ocean County dining spot. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Edge in Jackson (@theedgeinjackson) The Edge Restaurant & Bar, located at 109 North County Line Road in Jackson, has announced it is closing after years of serving the local community. “After many incredible years, the time has come for us to say goodbye,” the restaurant shared in a message on Instagram last week. “To all of our amazing guests, thank you.” “Your loyalty, memories, and smiles have meant the world to us. We are truly h…
Nutley’s Hudson Rose To Close July 26, New ‘Saucy’ Concept On The Way Nutley’s Hudson Rose To Close July 26, New ‘Saucy’ Concept On The Way
Nutley’s Hudson Rose To Close July 26, New ‘Saucy’ Concept On The Way After a run full of craft cocktails and crave-worthy dishes, The Hudson Rose in Nutley will be closing its doors in its current form on Saturday, July 26, the restaurant announced. The team says the space is being reimagined to make way for something “fresh, exciting, and just a little bit ‘saucy.’” “We’ll be announcing details about the forthcoming concept shortly,” the Hudson Rose team shared on Facebook. “In the meantime, please visit us in the coming weeks for one last toast and a final taste!” The transformation will be led by Chef Andrew Riccatelli and General Manager Eric Binder, wh…
Restaurant Announces Closure After Over 20 Years In Monroe: Here's When Restaurant Announces Closure After Over 20 Years In Monroe: Here's When
Restaurant Announces Closure After Over 20 Years In Monroe: Here's When An Orange County restaurant known for its food, drinks, and loyal community is preparing to close its doors for good after more than two decades in business.  Bourbon Street Bar and Grill in Monroe, located at 78 Millpond Pkwy., will serve its last meal on Friday, July 18, the owners announced Tuesday, July 8. Owners Scott and Sara said the decision was made "with heavy hearts" in a message shared with customers on social media.  Calling it the hardest decision they’ve ever made, the couple thanked their staff and patrons for over 20 years of support, memories, and friendshi…
Ballston Spa Restaurant Closing After 23 Years: 'It’s Been Our Pleasure To Serve You' Ballston Spa Restaurant Closing After 23 Years: 'It’s Been Our Pleasure To Serve You'
Ballston Spa Restaurant Closing After 23 Years: 'It’s Been Our Pleasure To Serve You' A neighborhood favorite in Saratoga County is saying goodbye after 23 years of serving comforting meals and lasting friendships. Abeel’s Restaurant, a family-run spot in Ballston Spa known for its warm atmosphere and elevated comfort food, will officially close its doors on Tuesday, Sept. 30, owners Tony and Julie Abeel announced in a heartfelt message to customers on Facebook. “After 27 wonderful years in business, we’ve made the heartfelt decision to retire,” the post read. “It’s time for us to begin a new chapter and enjoy more time with our families and friends.” Tony and Julie have op…
'Bittersweet End': Popular Café In Hudson Closes After 20 Years Of Breakfast, Tea 'Bittersweet End': Popular Café In Hudson Closes After 20 Years Of Breakfast, Tea
'Bittersweet End': Popular Café In Hudson Closes After 20 Years Of Breakfast, Tea For two decades, it was the kind of place where your waitress might’ve made the soup and remembered your favorite muffin. Now, Hudson is saying goodbye to Tanzy’s, the cozy café and gift shop on Warren Street that locals and tourists alike came to cherish. It officially closed its doors on Sunday, June 15. Owners and sisters Sandie Tanzillo-Gay and Tisha Tanzillo-Mulligan made the bittersweet announcement weeks before on Facebook, sharing that after 20 years of warm service, comforting breakfasts, and afternoon teas, they had decided to retire. “It has been a pleasure to serve the commun…
Last Call For Chicken Parm, Patio Nights: Schenectady Restaurant Closing After 7 Years Last Call For Chicken Parm, Patio Nights: Schenectady Restaurant Closing After 7 Years
Last Call For Chicken Parm, Patio Nights: Schenectady Restaurant Closing After 7 Years A downtown Schenectady favorite known for its elevated comfort food and cozy-chic atmosphere is preparing for its last dinner service. Daley’s on Yates, located at 10 Yates Street, will close its doors for good on Sunday, June 15 — Father’s Day — capping off a seven-year run that earned the restaurant a devoted local following and a reputation for warm hospitality. “This was not an easy decision,” the restaurant wrote in a heartfelt announcement on Facebook Friday, June 6. “But we are incredibly grateful for the amazing seven years we’ve had serving our community… filled with so many wonder…
Popular Morritown Sushi Spot To Close After 10 Years Popular Morritown Sushi Spot To Close After 10 Years
Popular Morritown Sushi Spot To Close After 10 Years A popular Morristown restaurant known for its Japanese and Korean cuisine is closing. Laku Sushi, located on 30 Lafayette Ave., will serve its last customers on Saturday, June 15, Daily Voice has learned. The owners shared the news in a heartfelt message posted on Instagram in response to a post by @morristown.nj. “Thank you everyone for all the support all these years,” the restaurant wrote. “We are closing due to the reconstruction of the building. We really appreciate everyone’s support and kind words. We loved doing business here for the last ten years and created so many memories with…
Cherished Italian Restaurant In Levittown Prepares To Say Goodbye After Nearly 60 Years Cherished Italian Restaurant In Levittown Prepares To Say Goodbye After Nearly 60 Years
Cherished Italian Restaurant In Levittown Prepares To Say Goodbye After Nearly 60 Years For generations of Long Islanders, Domenico’s wasn’t just a restaurant — it was part of the family. Now, after nearly six decades in business, the beloved Italian eatery on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown is preparing to close its doors for good. Domenico’s will hold its final dinner service on Sunday, June 29, marking the end of a chapter that’s been written with Calabrian recipes, crusty bread, and countless memories. “There are places that serve food, and then there are places that serve memories,” owner Domenico Belcastro wrote in an emotional farewell post on Instagram. “This restaur…
Restaurant Announces Closure After Just Over Year In Business In Peekskill Restaurant Announces Closure After Just Over Year In Business In Peekskill
Restaurant Announces Closure After Just Over Year In Business In Peekskill A few months more than a year after opening, a Northern Westchester restaurant will close its doors for good, but not without one last hurrah. The team at 140 Kitchen, located at 911 South St. in Peekskill, announced on social media this week that the restaurant will officially close after final service on Saturday, May 24.  The decision, according to the restaurant’s Instagram post, was made after “much thought and consideration.” “This was not an easy choice, but we believe it is the right step for us at this time,” the post reads, continuing, “We want to express our appreciation an…
Owners Of Popular NJ Restaurant Leave America For Australia: 'Huge Loss For Dining Scene' Owners Of Popular NJ Restaurant Leave America For Australia: 'Huge Loss For Dining Scene'
Owners Of Popular NJ Restaurant Leave America For Australia: 'Huge Loss For Dining Scene' After nine years of redefining modern dining in New Jersey, the owners of one Essex County restaurant are heading home to Australia and closing the restaurant. In an emotional announcement on Instagram, the owners of Common Lot in Millburn, Ehren and Nadine Ryan, said their final service was held on Friday, May 9. The couple, who built a family, a home, and a nationally recognized restaurant in the U.S., said the time had come to return to their roots. “We had always believed we would stay in the US indefinitely given we have built businesses, had a family and rescued a dog here,” they wrot…
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants A popular restaurant chain specializing in noodle-based dishes could close more than 20 locations. Noodles & Company plans to shut down as many as 21 restaurants in 2025, the fast-casual chain said in its first-quarter financial report on Wednesday, May 7. There are 13 to 17 company-owned restaurants expected to be shuttered, along with four franchised locations. The chain hasn't said which locations could close. The closings come as Noodles & Company reported a 4.4% increase in sales during the first three months of 2025. The chain rolled out a new menu in March, fe…
Popular Sports Chain Restaurant Abruptly Closes In Norwalk's SoNo Collection Popular Sports Chain Restaurant Abruptly Closes In Norwalk's SoNo Collection
Popular Sports Chain Restaurant Abruptly Closes In Norwalk's SoNo Collection A popular sports bar and grill chain has abruptly closed its only Connecticut location, leaving patrons surprised and disappointed. Yard House, which had been located at the SoNo Collection mall in Norwalk, shut its doors on Tuesday, May 6, with little public notice. The company said in a statement that employees from the Norwalk location will have the opportunity to transfer to other Yard House restaurants.  “Closing this restaurant is a difficult business decision, and one that we made carefully and thoughtfully,” the spokesperson said in a statement, “particularly because it impact…
Beloved Restaurant Abruptly Closes In Watervliet: 'You Will Be Missed’ Beloved Restaurant Abruptly Closes In Watervliet: 'You Will Be Missed’
Beloved Restaurant Abruptly Closes In Watervliet: 'You Will Be Missed’ A beloved Capital Region restaurant has shut its doors for good. The Trestle Restaurant & Pub, located at 2 Cohoes Road in Watervliet, announced its sudden closure on Tuesday night, April 29, via a heartfelt Facebook post. “With a heavy heart, we regret to inform you that The Trestle Restaurant and Pub will be closing the doors at the end of business tonight,” owners John Holland and Chris Richards wrote. “Stop in for a farewell drink and to give us the opportunity to thank you for your support!” The unexpected announcement marked the end of a brief but well-loved run. The restaurant’s…
Restaurant That Once Appeared On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' Closes In Yonkers Restaurant That Once Appeared On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' Closes In Yonkers
Restaurant That Once Appeared On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' Closes In Yonkers A Puerto Rican eatery in Westchester that once drew the attention of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has now served its last plate.  El Cantito Café, located at 1550D Central Park Ave. in Yonkers, permanently closed its doors on Wednesday, April 9, after five years of serving authentic Puerto Rican comfort food to the Westchester community.  The heartfelt announcement came the following day via the restaurant’s Instagram account. “After five incredible years, El Cantito Café has permanently closed its door yesterday — thank you to all of our amazing customers for your endless love a…
Colonie Pub Closing After 32 Years: 'It's Been A Pleasure And Honor' Colonie Pub Closing After 32 Years: 'It's Been A Pleasure And Honor'
Colonie Pub Closing After 32 Years: 'It's Been A Pleasure And Honor' After more than three decades of pouring pints and serving up Irish classics, a beloved Albany-area pub is closing its doors. O’Toole’s Restaurant Pub, located at 1814 Central Avenue in Colonie, will hold its final dinner service on Tuesday, May 27, after 32 years in business. Owner Anthony Gizzi — who also runs neighboring What’s Poppin — made the bittersweet announcement in a Facebook post Monday, April 7, thanking staff, customers, and the surrounding community for their support over the years. “Thirty two years of serving the community, our beloved patrons, and our cherished Village of…
Popular Steakhouse Closes After 16 Years In Mohegan Lake: ‘Cheers To The Journey’ Popular Steakhouse Closes After 16 Years In Mohegan Lake: ‘Cheers To The Journey’
Popular Steakhouse Closes After 16 Years In Mohegan Lake: ‘Cheers To The Journey’ A Northern Westchester restaurant known for its hearty dishes, community events, and neighborhood spirit has closed its doors after more than 15 years.  Augie’s Prime Italian Steakhouse in Mohegan Lake shut down on Saturday, April 5, after 16 years of service, the owners announced in a heartfelt farewell message posted to social media on Sunday, April 6.  “Sixteen years ago, in the midst of a stock market crash, we did something a little crazy—we opened a restaurant,” the statement begins. “We weren’t just starting a business, we were creating a space for the neighborhood to gathe…
'The Taphouse' In Wayne Closes Abruptly 'The Taphouse' In Wayne Closes Abruptly
'The Taphouse' In Wayne Closes Abruptly The Taphouse, a popular bar and grille in Wayne, closed suddenly after more than a decade in business. The restaurant's social media pages had been deactivated and a message on its website reads:  "Taphouse is Permanently Closed. We sincerely thank our patrons for your support over the years. It was a pleasure serving you with some of the best beer and food!" It wasn't immediately clear how long it's been closed for. The Taphouse opened on French Hill Road in 2011 offering lunch, dinner, catering, private events, and more.
24-Hour West Orange Diner 'Americana' Closes 24-Hour West Orange Diner 'Americana' Closes
24-Hour West Orange Diner 'Americana' Closes A diner in West Orange that served food at all hours has shut its doors. The Americana Diner announced its closure earlier this month after 12 years in business. The diner was open 24-7, 363 days a year, only closed on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving. The diner did not give a reason for its closure. Patrons expressed sadness at the shuttering of their beloved greasy spoon. "My favorite place. I'll miss you guys," one customer wrote. "Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this," another customer said.