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BBQ Chain With MA Locations Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks BBQ Chain With MA Locations Closing Restaurants, Converting Some To Twin Peaks
BBQ Chain With MA Locations 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 …
Famous Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Now Serving Fan-Favorite Summer Seasonal Pie: Here's What's On It Famous Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Now Serving Fan-Favorite Summer Seasonal Pie: Here's What's On It
Famous Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Now Serving Fan-Favorite Summer Seasonal Pie: Here's What's On It The legendary Connecticut-based Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana is bringing back a fan favorite just in time for summer that's now available at all locations, including in the Hudson Valley.  The seasonal Fresh Tomato Pie, which debuted in 2008, returned to the menu on Monday, June 30, and will be available through the end of summer, according to the iconic New Haven-based pizza chain. Known for its crispy, chewy, and slightly charred crust, the Fresh Tomato Pie features fresh native tomatoes, house-sliced mozzarella, garlic, basil, grated Pecorino Romano imported from Italy, and a driz…
On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy
On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy A Texas restaurant company is set to buy On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina after the Tex-Mex chain filed for bankruptcy, closing more than 70 locations – including more than a dozen in the Northeast. Pappas Restaurants won an auction for On The Border, the Houston-based group said in a news release on Wednesday, May 7. The deal needs court approval and is expected to be finalized "in the coming weeks." The price wasn't mentioned in Pappas' announcement. The company previously submitted a $15.9 million stalking horse bid to buy On The Border, FSR Magazine reported in A…
2 Men Charged In Fight That Left Man Dead At Gillette Stadium During Pats Game: DA 2 Men Charged In Fight That Left Man Dead At Gillette Stadium During Pats Game: DA
2 Men Charged In Fight That Left Man Dead At Gillette Stadium During Pats Game: DA Two Rhode Island men have been charged with assault and disorderly conduct following a fight at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, in September that ended with the death of a 53-year-old, authorities said.   John Vieira, age 59, and Justin Mitchell, 39, of Warwick, were charged on Wednesday, Dec. 20, after months of investigation following the Sept. 17 brawl during a Patriots versus Dolphins game, the Norfolk County District Attorney said. It's unclear what sparked the brawl.  Related: Video Of Brawl At Gillette Stadium Shows Moments Before Man Collapses Dale M…
'Cheated': Recovery Centers Across Mass Close, Operators Charged With Millions In Fraud: Feds 'Cheated': Recovery Centers Across Mass Close, Operators Charged With Millions In Fraud: Feds
'Cheated': Recovery Centers Across Mass Close, Operators Charged With Millions In Fraud: Feds Instead of fostering recovery, the operator of a chain of addiction treatment centers used his position to launder money, steal millions of dollars, and write prescriptions under doctors' names without permission, said the US attorney's office.  Michael Brier, of Newton, used his position as operator of Recovery Connections Centers of America to rake in millions of dollars from Medicare, Medicaid, and other such organizations by falsifying healthcare claims, back-dating documents, and writing prescriptions using the names of doctors without their permission, according to Unite…
Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies
Co-Owner Of Pepe's Pizza, Ranked No. 1 In America, Dies A co-owner of Frank Pepe's, ranked No. 1 on Daily Meal's list of the 101 best pizzerias in America each of the last three years, has died. Gary Bimonte died on Wednesday, April 7.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, which has 12 locations in the Northeast (in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island), announced his death on the Facebook page of its flagship New Haven location and said the New Haven location would be closed Thursday, April 8. Neither the circumstances surrounding his death nor his age have been immediately released. On its website, the company posted a stat…
Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It
Frank Pepe's Unveils Brand-New Pizza: Here's What's In It New Haven's Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, named the best pizza in the country by The Daily Meal and The Guardian, is debuting a new iteration of its classic coal-fired pies.  Available for a limited time starting Monday, Nov. 30, the eatery known for its crunchy, charred crust will list chicken pesto pizza on its menu at its 12 locations in the Northeast.  The breakout pizza is made with mozzarella cheese, oven-roasted chicken, red peppers, nut-free pesto sauce, grated pecorino romano cheese and olive oil. Watch the making of the new pie here on the restaurant's Instagram.…