Red Lobster Considers Bankruptcy as Over 80 Locations Close, Including Two in Illinois Amid Financial Turmoil
Red Lobster faces financial struggles and is considering bankruptcy, with over 80 U.S locations temporarily shut and an auction of equipment from 50 sites. The chain experienced heavy losses partly due to an unsuccessful promo deal.
Chuck E. Cheese Nostalgia Fades as Animatronic Band Set to Retire, LA and NY Locations Keep the Magic Alive
Chuck E. Cheese is replacing its iconic animatronic band with modern attractions at most locations, while debates arise around the true recipe of deep dish pizza and Illinois considers changing its tipped minimum wage.
New Taiwanese Eatery Minyoli Opens in Andersonville, Bringing Military Village Flavors to Chicago
Minyoli, a new Taiwanese restaurant, has opened in Andersonville, Chicago, offering traditional flavors inspired by Taipei's military dependents' villages, with a menu featuring beef noodle soup and vegan options.
Chicago's Byrn Mawr Breakfast Club Dishes Up Top 3 Spot on Yelp's National Brunch List
Byrn Mawr Breakfast Club in Chicago ranks #3 on Yelp's top brunch spots, the only Illinois spot listed. Toasted Gastrobrunch in Las Vegas took first place, while California and Florida also featured prominently.
Chicago's Plymouth Restaurant Transforms into Pancho's Cantina, Plymouth MI's Little Bangkok Bids Farewell
The Plymouth Restaurant in Chicago is rebranding as Pancho's Cantina, offering Mexican cuisine. Meanwhile, Little Bangkok in Plymouth, MI, is closing after 23 years, with hints of a new Thai fusion restaurant to come.