Red Lobster is closing its flagship New York City restaurant later this month. The three-story location at 5 Times Square will welcome its final customers on Sunday, June 14. That date marks the end of a 23-year run that began in 2003. Over two decades, the restaurant became a familiar destination for tourists, theatergoers, and…
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Beloved 42-year BBQ giant faces shocking shutdown wave
A well-known barbecue brand that helped define casual dining in industrial-chic spaces is now facing a sharp contraction, as closures cut its national footprint in half and signal a major shift for the 42-year-old concept. A barbecue legacy built on reinvention Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (1) began in 1983 as a mobile food operation serving crowds at…
Brian Jones crafts irresistible dishes at Wylie & Rum
Photo credit: Brandon Amato Wylie & Rum has welcomed Brian Jones as its new executive chef, bringing fresh energy to the Atlanta Caribbean restaurant’s kitchen. The neighborhood establishment, operated by father-and-son restaurateurs Tony and David Lewis, announced the appointment as Jones begins developing new additions to the menu that has made the Reynoldstown spot a…