Barbara Lynch Is Closing the Majority of Her Boston Restaurants
Chef Barbara Lynch is closing down the majority of her restaurants in Boston, citing rent increases and failed landlord negotiations.
Lynch's restaurant group is closing Fine dining destination Menton, Italian restaurant Sportello, and cocktail bar Drink, while selling Stir and the Butcher Shop to former proteges. [ more ]
Former MasterChef finalist Tony Rodd has announced the closure of his restaurant in south-east London after five years.
The decision to close Copper and Ink was made due to financial difficulties caused by COVID-19, increased energy costs, the cost of living crisis, and price increases from suppliers. [ more ]
The East Bay can't get over the loss of this Oakland restaurant that closed just shy of 40 years
When the news broke in September that Le Cheval, after 38 years of serving garlic noodles, lemongrass chicken, claypot fish and other Vietnamese dishes in downtown Oakland, was closing, its legion of fans quickly took to social media to express their dismay.
Simon Rimmer and former Masterchef contestant close restaurants hitting out at costs
Simon Rimmer's restaurant Greens in West Didsbury, Manchester, and Tony Rodd's restaurant Copper & Ink in Blackheath, London, have both closed due to soaring costs.
Rimmer cited a 35% increase in rent and the rising costs of raw materials, energy, and labor as reasons for the closure. [ more ]
The Most Exciting - and Most Infuriating - Bay Area Restaurant Trends of 2023
Welcome to the Year in Eater 2023 - an annual tradition that looks back at the highs, lows, and in-betweens of the San Francisco Bay Area's restaurant scene.
Oakland: High-end Mexican restaurant to shutter Jan. 6
Calavera, an upscale Mexican restaurant in Oakland, is closing on Jan. 6 due to challenges including a wage theft lawsuit and negative reviews.
The decision to close Calavera was influenced by the ongoing effects of the pandemic, increased crime rates in Oakland, and decreased sales due to decreased foot traffic. [ more ]