Two Miami Beach Restaurants Announce Sudden Closures
A Michelin‑starred restaurant and an Española Way venue in Miami Beach announced permanent closures on October 1, 2026, impacting the city’s renowned dining scene.
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16 storiesnewest firstlatest October 4, 2026
A Michelin‑starred restaurant and an Española Way venue in Miami Beach announced permanent closures on October 1, 2026, impacting the city’s renowned dining scene.
An analysis on Oct. 1, 2026, found Miami among the U.S. cities with the highest restaurant reservation no‑show rates, which hurt local eateries by reducing revenue.
The chef is expanding her Miami restaurant after gaining national attention from an Apple TV show.
Chef Matt Carter will open an all‑day restaurant in Scottsdale this fall, adding a continuous‑service dining option to the city’s food scene. The new venue follows his history of successful restaurants and aims to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner for locals and visitors alike.
Chef Michelle Bernstein announced the closure of her Coral Gables restaurant Sra. Martinez, which has been operating for less than two years.
Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar announced on September 23, 2026 that its downtown Saratoga Springs location will close after 38 years of operation, with no final closure date set.
A long‑standing restaurant and bar on Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas Boulevard will close after 25 years of operation, ending a notable chapter in the area's dining scene.
The Caribbean Curry House, a longtime community hub in Côte-des-Neiges, closed permanently on September 13, 2026 after 45 years due to declining business and increased competition.
Tara Kitchen announced on September 11, 2026 that it will close its Guilderland and Troy restaurants while it develops a new concept, reducing dining options in both towns.
Frank and Austin Battaglia opened Stunod’s Pizzeria’s second location on Taylor Street, a site tied to their childhood memories, marking the brand’s first expansion beyond its Garfield Ridge home.
NJ 101.5’s August 20 guide lists a variety of restaurants in and near Wildwood, helping locals and tourists find the best dining options for the summer season.
Pope’s Pizzeria in Saratoga Springs announced its permanent closure on August 13, 2026 after 40 years, citing rising costs and market changes. The shutdown ends a long‑standing local culinary institution, prompting disappointment among longtime patrons.
A longtime Saratoga Springs pizzeria is closing on August 14, 2026 due to a business decision, but the owners are preserving its recipes for potential future use.
Zante Greek Kitchen opened on August 5, 2026, at 1814 Western Avenue in Guilderland, replacing the former Athos restaurant and adding Mediterranean cuisine to the community.
Wishbone Chicago, located at 1800 West Grand Avenue, will close after 36 years, announced by co‑owners Joel and Julie Nickson on August 3, 2026.
Sherry Hot Chicken & Grill opened on July 23, 2026, at 2955 Route 9 in Malta, filling the former 13 North space and providing a new hot chicken dining option for the community.