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Vine Hospitality informed staff on June 22, 2026, that Left Bank, LB Steak and Meso Modern Mediterranean will close across the Bay Area. Santana Row's dining scene is expected to be hit especially hard.
H&H Bagels arrives in Fulton Market this Thursday, bringing New York‑style kettle‑boiled bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Early birds will be eligible for tote‑bag and gift‑card giveaways.
Twin Cities favorite Nashville Coop signed 10-location franchise deals and is targeting Philadelphia and New Jersey for its first out‑of‑state stores, with a debut expected by year‑end.
Oswego trustees will weigh a package—including a sales‑tax rebate and up to $340K in aid—to bring Ellwood Steak & Fish House to a vacant downtown storefront.
A La Cocina graduate opened Kayma’s Fisherman’s Wharf storefront, bringing Algerian bowls and a pastry case to the Bay Area. The couple aim to make Algerian sweets and savory staples part of SF’s food map.
The East Hollywood hot‑chicken brand opened in Santa Clarita last week and will debut in Riverside next Friday, bringing its signature heat scale to more neighborhoods.
Coffee Connections will leave its downtown Main Street location after owners reported a sinking floor beneath the counter. The family plans a final prayer and pop-up schedule while it searches for a new home.
Harvest Pizzeria is expanding into downtown Hilliard, bringing wood-fired pies and a locally sourced menu to the suburb's growing dining scene.
The Hooters at 8050 Kingston Pike in West Knoxville has closed, its door carrying a note thanking longtime customers as the chain trims locations.
Family-run Nikki C’s in Pasadena is closing after a failed roof and lost parking made repairs unrealistic. The owner is holding a farewell sale this week.
Raising Cane's opened its Tech Ridge location Monday with giveaways, live music and a $1,000 donation to the Austin Humane Society.
Kam Bowl will close June 28 and reopen July 1 as Alii Diner; owners say a longtime chef will stay and some favorites will remain on the menu.
Rouser has opened inside the restored Union Pacific Depot, offering charcoal-fired Modern American plates for breakfast and dinner. The menu focuses on shareable small plates and open-fire mains.
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