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Wendy’s Begins Closures Of 140 Locations Nationwide Wendy’s Begins Closures Of 140 Locations Nationwide
Wendy’s Begins Closures Of 140 Locations Nationwide Wendy’s has started planned closures of 140 restaurants across the US. The closures are part of a strategic effort to streamline operations and focus on more profitable locations amid rising operational costs and stiff competition. Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner said the restaurant selected for closure are “outdated and located in underperforming areas,” according to CEO Today. The closures are expected to end by year's end. Two Ohio locations were among the first to close, according to the Dayton Daily News. Other locations of scheduled closures have not been released. Customers voiced frustr…
Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants
Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants Restaurant chain Denny's plans to shut down as many as 150 of its locations. The company said half of the underperforming outlets will close by the end of the calendar year and the others will go out of business in 2025. Specific restaurants slated for closure have not yet been announced. In announcing the move, Denny's said customers have been ordering from restaurants less often. In addition to the closures, Denny’s will trim the number of items on its menu from 97 to 46 and no longer require outlets to be open 24/7, according to a CNN report. Founded in 1954 in California as Dann…
Hudson Valley Restaurant Known For Its Steaks, Music, Permanently Closes Hudson Valley Restaurant Known For Its Steaks, Music, Permanently Closes
Hudson Valley Restaurant Known For Its Steaks, Music, Permanently Closes A popular restaurant in the region known for its steaks and being a great friend to local musicians has permanently closed. The Station Grille, located in Dutchess County on Route 55 in Poughquag, is a young restaurant that has only been open for three years. Earlier this month, it announced on Facebook that it had made the hard decision to close. "After much thought and soul searching, we have come to the unfortunate conclusion that we must permanently close our doors and move on to a new chapter of our lives," the owners said on Facebook.  They also thanked staff, customers, fa…
TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants, Including In Hudson Valley TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants, Including In Hudson Valley
TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes At Least 12 Restaurants, Including In Hudson Valley Casual dining chain TGI Fridays has closed at least a dozen of its restaurants in the last few weeks. Click here for a new, updated story: TGI Friday's Files For Bankruptcy Weeks After Sudden Closures Of At Least 12 Restaurants According to the company's website and other reports, the following locations are now listed as permanently closed: New York Middletown, 23 Crystal Run Crossing Poughkeepsie, 2594 South Road (Route 9) Clifton Park, 1 Southside Drive  Connecticut Enfield, Freshwater-Stateline Plaza, 130 Elm Street Pennsylvania Allentown,  395 S Ceda…
Restaurant Announces Closure In Area Restaurant Announces Closure In Area
Restaurant Announces Closure In Area After half a decade, a restaurant in Northern Westchester has announced its upcoming end.  In a social media post on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 140 Grand in Croton-on-Hudson revealed it would be permanently closing its doors on Sunday, Oct. 13.  The eatery, located at 140 Grand St., did not give a specific reason for its closure but thanked those who had stopped by since its opening.  "We thank you for all the support and love we received over the last five years," the owner wrote in their post, adding, "We definitely made great use of this location."  The restaurant's kitchen i…
Restaurant Run By Celebrity Chef In Westchester Closes Restaurant Run By Celebrity Chef In Westchester Closes
Restaurant Run By Celebrity Chef In Westchester Closes A picturesque restaurant on the Hudson River in Westchester run by an award-winning celebrity chef has closed, officials announced.  X2O Xaviars on the Hudson, located in Yonkers at 71 Water Grant St., is closed as of Sunday, Sept. 29, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said on Friday, Oct. 4.  According to Spano, the eatery, run by Chef Peter X. Kelly, ended its 20-year license with the city before closing. A reason for the closure was not released.  As of Monday, Oct. 7, the eatery's website was offline.  "X20, owned and operated by Yonkers-own Peter Kelly, has been a mainstay…
Acclaimed Restaurant Closing In Region After Decade: 'We Are Forever Touched' Acclaimed Restaurant Closing In Region After Decade: 'We Are Forever Touched'
Acclaimed Restaurant Closing In Region After Decade: 'We Are Forever Touched' For husband-and-wife team Nick and Sarah Suarez, it’s about to be a wrap on a decade of culinary excellence. Their Columbia County restaurant – Gaskins in Germantown — will hold its final dinner service on Sunday, Nov. 24, the couple announced on Facebook. “Deciding to close has been the hardest decision of our life,” they said in their post Wednesday, Sept. 11. “As strange as it feels to say goodbye, we know that what we have created, with all of you, has been truly spectacular.” The Suarezes said there was no single reason for the closure, “rather an understanding that after 10 years of …
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After 10 Years Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After 10 Years
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After 10 Years A popular Hudson Valley restaurant quietly closed its doors with just a note on the door. Diners ready to eat at the P.F. Chang's in Rockland County at The Shops at Nanuet found the restaurant closed over the Labor Day weekend. A sign on the doors directed visitors to locations in Westchester County, located in White Plains, and Hackensack, New Jersey. Calls and emails to P.F. Chang's have not been returned. Their website marks the Clarkstown location as closed. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Buca di Beppo Shutters Last NY Location After 24 Years Buca di Beppo Shutters Last NY Location After 24 Years
Buca di Beppo Shutters Last NY Location After 24 Years It’s the end of an era for New York fans of Buca di Beppo. After 24 years, the popular chain of Italian restaurants closed its Albany County location in Colonie, the last one anywhere in the Empire State. The move was evident on the restaurant’s official Facebook and Yelp pages, which have both updated their hours to “permanently closed.” “We thank our customers for their loyalty — it was our privilege to be the backdrop for countless gatherings and celebrations over the past two decades,” the company said in a statement. A reason for the closure was not given. Founded in Minneapolis in …
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Nearly Half-Century In Business Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Nearly Half-Century In Business
Popular Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Nearly Half-Century In Business A popular Hudson Valley Mexican restaurant in business for 48 years has closed. El Bandido Mexican Restaurant, located in Rockland County in Spring Valley on Route 59, recently closed without a word to the community, according to the Rockland Report. The restaurant was known for a guitarist strolling from table to table, its mole chicken, and its family-friendly atmosphere.  The Tello Family ran the restaurant for 48 years. They closed earlier this year but opened back up and have now closed again. No word from the family on the reason for the closure or if they have any plans to reo…
Updated List Of Scheduled Red Lobster Closures Includes 5 New NY Locations Updated List Of Scheduled Red Lobster Closures Includes 5 New NY Locations
Updated List Of Scheduled Red Lobster Closures Includes 5 New NY Locations Red Lobster plans to close more restaurants just weeks after it filed for bankruptcy, according to a new report. In a bankruptcy petition filed on Sunday, May 19, the company listed assets of $1 billion and liabilities of $10 billion. Days before the filing, dozens of Red Lobster locations were listed as "temporarily closed" on the company's website, including these New York locations: Kingston, Scarsdale, Nanuet, Poughkeepsie, Stony Brook In an updated list of closures reported by CNN on Thursday, June 6, five new locations in New York have been added to the list, including it…
'We Want To Send Our Love': It's (Permanent) Closing Time For Hudson Valley Deli 'We Want To Send Our Love': It's (Permanent) Closing Time For Hudson Valley Deli
'We Want To Send Our Love': It's (Permanent) Closing Time For Hudson Valley Deli A favorite deli in the region is permanently closing after 10 years in business due to the high costs of everything from eggs to insurance. The owners of the popular Orange County restaurant, Wolfies of Warwick say Saturday, March 30 will be its last day. With tears, owner Sarah Carew said the rising costs are so prohibitive that the decision was made to close despite the many friends she has made, the love for her employees, and the smiles of the customers. "We just can't keep paying the high prices or pass along the increases to our customers any longer," Carew said.  The restauran…
'Pretty Good Run': Restaurant In Capital Region Closes After 3 Decades In Business 'Pretty Good Run': Restaurant In Capital Region Closes After 3 Decades In Business
'Pretty Good Run': Restaurant In Capital Region Closes After 3 Decades In Business A popular restaurant in the region has closed after 31 years in business. Columbia County eatery Blue Plate Restaurant – located in Chatham at 1 Kinderhook Street – informed customers in a Facebook post on Monday, March 4. “A pretty good run of 31 years (minus a few breaks),” owner David Grunberg said. The landmark, three-story building has also been home to Hess’s Market, the Inn Between, Hail Columbia, and others over the years. Opened in 1993, Blue Plate kept longtime diners coming back with dishes like edamame gnocchi and grilled Moroccan shrimp, and appetizers like fried calamari an…
Pasta La Vista: Italian Restaurant Chain Shutters NY Location After 19 Years Pasta La Vista: Italian Restaurant Chain Shutters NY Location After 19 Years
Pasta La Vista: Italian Restaurant Chain Shutters NY Location After 19 Years An Italian restaurant chain with locations across the country has closed several of its New York eateries. Carrabba’s Italian Grill shuttered its Albany County restaurant – located in Latham at 675 Troy Schenectady Road – on Friday, Feb. 23 after 19 years in operation. It was the company’s sole Capital Region location. The restaurant chain also closed its only Long Island locations, in Smithtown at 730 Smithtown Bypass, and in Central Islip at 20 North Research Place. A spokesperson for Carrabba’s parent company, Bloomin’ Brands, told Daily Voice the closures were a business decision that …
Northern Westchester Eatery To Close Permanently: 'This Last Week Is Gonna Be LIT!' Northern Westchester Eatery To Close Permanently: 'This Last Week Is Gonna Be LIT!'
Northern Westchester Eatery To Close Permanently: 'This Last Week Is Gonna Be LIT!' A restaurant in Northern Westchester will soon be closing for good, but not without one last week of fun.  Dog Haus Biergarten Mohegan Lake, located at 3137 East Main St., will permanently close after Sunday, Jan. 14, the restaurant announced on social media.  Although no official reason for the closing was given, in a Facebook comment, the owners wrote, "We truly tried our hardest to make it work."  Despite the bad news, the owners maintained that the eatery's last days in business would still be a blast. To make this happen, the eatery will host karaoke on Wednesday night,…
Beloved Restaurant Closes After More Than Decade In Business In Ridgefield Beloved Restaurant Closes After More Than Decade In Business In Ridgefield
Beloved Restaurant Closes After More Than Decade In Business In Ridgefield A restaurant in Connecticut serving up authentic Greek food to gyro lovers near and far has shut down after over a decade in the business. On Saturday, Dec. 30, popular Fairfield County eatery Gyro On Pita, located in Ridgefield, shocked customers with a sudden announcement that the Greek spot, open since 2012, would be closing. “Gyro On Pita is closed for business,” the announcement read alongside a picture of the restaurant empty and with the lights off. “Thank you for all the support throughout the years.” Posted by Gyro On Pita on Saturday, December 30, 2023 Opened by Kostas …
Popular Restaurant In Region Closing After 10 Years Popular Restaurant In Region Closing After 10 Years
Popular Restaurant In Region Closing After 10 Years With plenty of five-star reviews and legions of fans, many foodies in the region will be sad to hear that one of their favorites is closing its doors. Sullivan County's Soy Asian Cusine, in Monticello, known for their homemade dumplings, sushi, and "very good Japanese food," according to a Yelper, announced on their Facebook page they will be closing on Monday, Jan. 15. The restaurant didn't give a reason for the closure but did say they wanted to thank everyone for their business and that they would be missed. Always popular with foodies, one diner had this to say just last month on Yelp:…
Hudson Valley Eatery Announces Closure 'With Heavy Heart' Hudson Valley Eatery Announces Closure 'With Heavy Heart'
Hudson Valley Eatery Announces Closure 'With Heavy Heart' After eight years of good food and drinks, a beloved Hudson Valley pub and beer garden is closing its doors. Located in Ulster County, Schatzi's New Paltz will serve its last pierogi and cold beer on Sunday, Dec. 31. The owner, Jeremy Phillips, who announced on Facebook the closure, said it was with a "heavy heart" that he is closing the business. "New Paltz being my home town has and will always hold a special place in my heart," Phillips said. "I love this town and the people of this town." He added that many factors contributed to his decision to close the door including the pandemic,…
'Business Was Very Hard': Pizzeria In Region Closes After 9 Months 'Business Was Very Hard': Pizzeria In Region Closes After 9 Months
'Business Was Very Hard': Pizzeria In Region Closes After 9 Months A struggling pizzeria in the region is calling it quits after less than a year in business. Columbia County eatery Napoli Pizza & Cucina, located in Chatham at 10 Main Street, initially announced that it was temporarily closing on Friday, Dec. 15. A spokesperson later confirmed to Daily Voice that the pizzeria will not be re-opening. “All I know is business was very hard for them, very slow,” the employee said. “They are not planning on opening up again.” Napoli Pizza & Cucina opened in March 2023 in the former PIMA Mediterranean Kitchen building, serving up specialty wood fired …
Hudson Valley Restaurant To Appear On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' Hudson Valley Restaurant To Appear On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares'
Hudson Valley Restaurant To Appear On Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' A restaurant in the region that closed a short time after filming an episode of Gordon Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares," is slated to be featured on the show's upcoming episode. The Love Bites cafe, which was located in Ulster County, will  be featured on the show that is known to rip apart a restaurant, and its owner, at 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13 on Fox. The restaurant in Saugerties was run by childhood sweethearts who "have trouble separating their work and personal lives," according to Fox. To help celebrate the beloved restaurant, wedding photographer and food blogger Jason Bover, wh…
Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Permanently Closes After 14-Year Run Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Permanently Closes After 14-Year Run
Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Permanently Closes After 14-Year Run You could hear the groans of "oh no" when word got out that one of the Hudson Valley's favorite go-to spots for takeout of hot dogs, burgers, and wings has closed permanently. Located in Dutchess County in Fishkill, Elisa's Takeouts has been a fixture for the past 14 years before closing permanently on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The restaurant's owners made the announcement on Facebook saying they loved the business and the customers even more. "To all our wonderful customers, we are sad to inform you that we are closing our doors as of Oct 18th, 2023," the owners wrote. "For us, nothing has bee…
Iconic Hudson Valley Eatery Days Away From Closing After 50 Years In Business Iconic Hudson Valley Eatery Days Away From Closing After 50 Years In Business
Iconic Hudson Valley Eatery Days Away From Closing After 50 Years In Business After a half-century of slinging some of the best hot dogs to be found in the Hudson Valley, the three owners of Smith Street Hot Dogs are hanging up their aprons and closing the business permanently. John Pavlos, one of the owners of the Dutchess County restaurant located of course on Smith Street in the City of Poughkeepsie, told Daily Voice it's time to retire, spend some time with his wife, and travel. "It's been great," Pavlos said. "We have the best customers who have been coming for years." Yum, a couple of Smith Street hot dogs.Smith Street Hot Dogs Packed for years, Pavlos sai…
Popular Restaurant In Hudson Valley Suddenly Closes Popular Restaurant In Hudson Valley Suddenly Closes
Popular Restaurant In Hudson Valley Suddenly Closes A popular and quirky restaurant in the region since 1973, the type usually found in the winding streets of Key West, Florida, has suddenly closed. The news came on Friday, May 5, that the Ulster County favorite The Egg's Nest in High Falls, was closing its doors due to health concerns of the owner. "It is with great sadness that we must announce that we will be ceasing the day-to-day operations of The Egg’s Nest effective immediately," wrote owner Eric Silver on Facebook. "What was meant to be a spring break to hit the reset button brought unexpected and upsetting news related to my health …
Restaurant Once Owned By Richard Gere Closes In Northern Westchester: 'We Are So Grateful' Restaurant Once Owned By Richard Gere Closes In Northern Westchester: 'We Are So Grateful'
Restaurant Once Owned By Richard Gere Closes In Northern Westchester: 'We Are So Grateful' A restaurant once owned by famed actor and Northern Westchester resident Richard Gere has announced its closure.  The Barn at Bedford Post, located in Bedford at 954 Old Post Rd., announced that it closed earlier in the year after more than three years under its current ownership, according to the eatery's website.  A message posted on the restaurant's website by the owners said that "We are so grateful to have been a part of this amazing community."  "We look forward to sharing future experiences with you!" the message continued. No other reason for the closing was given.&n…
Popular Italian Restaurant To Close In Hudson Valley Popular Italian Restaurant To Close In Hudson Valley
Popular Italian Restaurant To Close In Hudson Valley One of the Hudson Valley's top Italian restaurants has announced it is closing its doors for good this weekend. J. Dominick's Trattoria in Poughkeepsie announced on Thursday, April 20 on Facebook they would serve their final meals on Saturday, April 22. A favorite for special events and romantic dinners for the past 10 years, the restaurant said: "Thank you for the wonderful memories and cherished friendships." They did not say why they were closing. Shortly after the word got out, fans flocked online to say goodbye and lament the closing of the Route 44 hotspot. "Very sad to see that th…
Family-Owned Hudson Valley Restaurant Announces Closure Family-Owned Hudson Valley Restaurant Announces Closure
Family-Owned Hudson Valley Restaurant Announces Closure A popular Hudson Valley taco restaurant known for its family-friendly environment and yummy brisket tacos has announced it will close for good. Tactikal Tacos located in Orange County on Jersey Avenue in Port Jervis made the announcement on Friday, March 10 they would not reopen in the Spring due to family matters. "As all of you know, our small business is family owned and operated," the business wrote on Facebook. "Family is extremely important to us and our customers have become our extended family as well. It is with sad and heavy hearts that we must announce that we will not be re-open…
Northern Westchester Eatery Announces Closure Northern Westchester Eatery Announces Closure
Northern Westchester Eatery Announces Closure A Northern Westchester restaurant known for its coffee, breakfast, and sandwiches is set to close after less than a year in business.  Daniel's On June, which opened in May 2022 and is located in North Salem at 60 June Rd., has announced that it will be closing on Wednesday, Feb. 15.  The eatery is owned by Daniel Pereira, who also owns The Market at Union Hall, located just down the street in North Salem at 2 Keeler Ln.  In a social media post, Pereira said that those who frequent Daniel's On June would still be able to visit this other location.  The soon-to-be-closing restaurant serve…
Falling Building Chunks Force Northern Westchester Restaurant To Close Temporarily Falling Building Chunks Force Northern Westchester Restaurant To Close Temporarily
Falling Building Chunks Force Northern Westchester Restaurant To Close Temporarily A restaurant in Northern Westchester was forced to temporarily close after pieces of the building's front facade fell down on the street, causing a safety hazard.  Rocco's Downtown, an Italian eatery in Peekskill at 23 South Division St., will close while repairs are conducted on the building's front face, which started falling apart just before New Year's Eve, the business's owners announced on Wednesday, Jan. 4.  After pieces of the building started falling on the street, Peekskill Fire Department members got on a ladder and knocked down the remaining loose pieces. The sidewalk …
Popular CT Restaurant To Permanently Close After 25 Years In Business Popular CT Restaurant To Permanently Close After 25 Years In Business
Popular CT Restaurant To Permanently Close After 25 Years In Business The owner of a popular Connecticut restaurant announced plans to close the business due to the hardships of the past few years. Litchfield County staple The Cookhouse, located in New Milford, is set to permanently close on New Year's Day, owner Rob Ryder announced on Wednesday, Dec. 14. "We have had 25 wonderful years serving New Milford, Litchfield County & greater Connecticut, but our business has never recovered from COVID," he said.   The restaurant is known for its "barbecue, brisket, and brews," offering dishes including a prime rib sandwich, a beef brisket platter…
Popular Italian Restaurant In Hudson Valley Announces Date For Closure Popular Italian Restaurant In Hudson Valley Announces Date For Closure
Popular Italian Restaurant In Hudson Valley Announces Date For Closure The owner of a longtime Hudson Valley restaurant has announced the last date the eatery will be open for business. Marcello’s Ristorante, an Italian restaurant located in Suffern in Rockland County, will have its last official day with its regular menu on Saturday, Dec. 31, Chef Marcello Russodivito announced. 29 DAYS TO LAST OFFICIAL SERVICE AT MARCELLO'S One of my favored video recipe for each day. December 31 is the LAST... Posted by Marcello’s Ristorante on Saturday, December 3, 2022 Russodivito said he is retiring from the restaurant business and plans to focus on other project…
Family-Owned Hudson Valley Eatery Closing After 37 Years In Business Family-Owned Hudson Valley Eatery Closing After 37 Years In Business
Family-Owned Hudson Valley Eatery Closing After 37 Years In Business A popular family-owned Hudson Valley eatery is closing its doors after 37 years in business, but it won't be going far. Yesterdays Fine Food & Spirits in Orange County announced it is closing its business on Main Street in Warwick but will be open at a new, nearby location on Elm Street.  The restaurant made the announcement on Facebook, saying it is leaving the Main Street location with a "heavy heart," and the last day they will be open is on Sunday, Dec. 4. Known for its Shepard's Pie, French onion soup, burgers, and hot roast beef sandwiches to name just a few, the restaurant …