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A Harrisburg Vegan Eatery Says Goodbye After a Decade

November 30, 2025

A beloved vegan and vegetarian spot in Harrisburg is shutting down after 11 years. The Vegetable Hunter, situated on Restaurant Row, will close its doors this Saturday. The owners, Kristin Messner-Baker and John Baker, shared the news on Facebook, expressing gratitude for the memories made. The jou

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Pittsburgh's Hidden Pest Problem: A Convenience Store's Dirty Secret

November 26, 2025

In a recent surprise visit, health inspectors found a major issue at a local convenience store and restaurant. The place was crawling with roaches. These pests were everywhere. They were in the kitchen, the freezer, and even the employee bathroom. It was a big mess. The inspectors saw roaches at di

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Wendy's Plans Major Shake-Up

November 7, 2025

Wendy's is making big changes. They are shutting down a lot of their restaurants. The company's temporary boss, Ken Cook, said they will close between 200 and 350 places. These are the ones that aren't doing well. The closures will start this year and go on until 2026. Why are they doing this? They

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A Local Favorite Bids Adieu After Two Decades

September 27, 2025

After more than 20 years of serving up Southwestern, Cajun, and Creole flavors, Rebos, a beloved restaurant on Sioux City's Historic Fourth Street, has permanently closed its doors. The announcement came via a heartfelt Facebook post, expressing gratitude to the community for their unwavering suppor

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Squirrel Hill's Took Took 98 Faces Shutdown Due to Serious Health Violations

September 21, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a popular Thai street food spot in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood had to close its doors temporarily. The reason? A health inspection revealed a serious rodent problem and numerous food safety violations. The Allegheny County Health Department stepped in and

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Lexington's Via Lago: A Beloved Eatery Calls It Quits

May 20, 2025

A well-known spot in Lexington is shutting down. Via Lago, a restaurant that has been a part of the community for 37 years, is closing its doors. The owner, Alan Jick, made the tough call not to renew the lease. Why? The restaurant's catering business never fully recovered from the pandemic's hit. T

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The Future of Syl's: From Diner to Detail Shop

March 26, 2025

The Syl's restaurant property in Rockdale has been empty for over two years. The restaurant was a popular spot until it shut down in January 2023. The owner, Don "Duke" Williams, passed away in November 2022 from a heart attack. His wife, Maura Williams, announced the closure on Facebook. The res

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Phoenixville Burger Joint Closes Due to Health Issues

February 19, 2025

Imagine walking into a restaurant, expecting a delicious meal, but instead finding a place that's more like a health hazard. That's what happened at Cousin's Burgers in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The health department shut it down after a series of inspections revealed some serious issues.

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Farewell to Social: A Family's Culinary Journey Ends

January 15, 2025

After 30 years, the Qiku family has decided to close their beloved Social Bar & Restaurant in Somerville, New Jersey. This wasn't a sudden closure but a planned retirement for John and Peggy Qiku, the founders of the restaurant. Originally named Ciao Bello, the restaurant started as an Italian eater

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New Sports Bar Replacing Drago's Seafood in Baton Rouge

January 8, 2025

In Baton Rouge, excitement is brewing as a unique sports bar plans to take over the space left by Drago's Seafood. NOLA natives Greg Whitman and Ty Duet, the brains behind Loft18, have their eyes set on the 14, 000-square-foot building. The duo discovered the spot just as Drago's owners were looking