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Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Beloved local family diner closing after nearly 40 years
I love the Hulu show "The Bear." And considering the show has won multiple Emmys and Golden Globes and been renewed for a fourth season, I know I'm not alone. There is nothing like a good restaurant drama, even though they all make working in a kitchen look like utter hell. "Burnt" - the film inspired by the life of Anthony Bourdain and his troubled past - the satirical "The Menu," or the British series "Boiling Point" ... all of these shows depict restaurant work as stressful, chaotic, and rife with mean people. The restaurant business is so notoriously difficult that it's a wonder new restaurants open at all, especially considering the thin profit margins they generate. In today's climate, with all of the elements necessary to run a restaurant - food costs, rent, transportation, labor - getting more expensive by the day, restaurant closings seem to be happening with the same frequency as restaurant openings. Image source: Siamionau Pavel for Shutterstock While we often think of fine dining spots in big cities or celebrity chef ventures as the most at-risk, independent neighborhood restaurants, even the successful ones, face their own pressures. This makes the closure of Rick & Ann's Restaurant, a beloved family spot in Berkeley, all the more bittersweet. The East Bay institution, in the shadow of the historic Claremont Hotel, will serve its last meal on August 3, 2025, ending a 36-year run, as reported in the San Francisco Chronicle. Known for its comforting brunch fare, friendly staff, and loyal customer base, Rick & Ann's has been a cornerstone of the Berkeley dining scene since 1989. Founded by Ann Lauer and her late partner Rick DeBeaugrine, the restaurant quickly became a go-to destination for breakfast and brunch, drawing customers from across the Bay Area and beyond. Related: Iconic Las Vegas Strip eatery permanently closes after long run Menu staples like red flannel hash, potato-cheese pancakes, and gluten-free coffee cakes were perennial favorites. Over the years, the restaurant became known not just for its food, but also for its hospitality. Diners were greeted by name, and many of the staff had been with the restaurant for decades. In August 1997, a local food critic wrote that the restaurant "maintains the feeling of someone's home." The warm, casual vibe - paired with its proximity to UC Berkeley and the Claremont - helped Rick & Ann's become a fixture for college students, families, out-of-towners, and the occasional celebrity guest. Alicia Keys reportedly dined there. So did Guy Fieri. In an interview with Berkeleyside, Lauer explained that she's ready to retire and that the restaurant's lease is up. Rather than try to renew or relocate, she's chosen to end on a high note. Rick & Ann's weathered the pandemic, staffing shortages, rising food costs, and the grief of losing co-founder DeBeaugrine in 2020. Through it all, the restaurant remained consistent and deeply loved by the community. While Rick & Ann's is winding down, Lauer is not stepping away from food entirely. Her catering company, Ann's Catering, will continue and is building a new commercial kitchen to handle growing demand. More Food: Applebee's brings back all-you-can-eat deal to take down Chili'sPopular Mexican chain reveals surprising growth plansStarbucks CEO shares plan for a whole new menu For longtime customers, the announcement has been met with sadness and nostalgia. Generations of Berkeley families have celebrated birthdays, graduations, holidays, and weekend rituals at Rick & Ann's. "This place is a part of our family," one customer wrote on social media. "We've been coming since the '90s. It won't be the same without it." Related: Iconic Las Vegas Strip eatery permanently closes after long run Rick & Ann's isn't the only longtime restaurant to close in recent months. In San Francisco, the iconic Fog City closed in May 2025 after 40 years. Las Vegas has seen two celebrity-chef eateries close recently. And on a national scale, chains like Red Lobster and TGI Fridays have shuttered dozens of locations amid bankruptcies and declining foot traffic. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, just 34.6% of restaurants survive more than 10 years, as reported on So for an independent business to last nearly four decades - and go out on its own terms - is a rare achievement. Fans still have a few months to stop by and say goodbye: The restaurant's final day of service is set for August 3. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
AsiaOne
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Burnt Ends in top 5 of World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2025 list, 3 other Singapore steakhouses make the cut — and other top stories today
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Burnt Ends in top 5 of World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2025 list, 3 other Singapore steakhouses make the cut Singapore's restaurants are no strangers to international accolades — having been featured on several prestigious lists and dining guides over the years such as Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, World's 50 Best Bars and La Liste's Top 1,000 Restaurants... » READ MORE 2. Singaporean William Goh among 133 cardinals worldwide choosing the new pope Cardinal William Goh is one of 133 cardinals from about 70 countries — and the first Singaporean — choosing the new pope in the papal election that starts on May 7 at the Vatican... » READ MORE 3. 'My wife told me I'm not as agile as before': Christopher Lee recalls Fann Wong's warning prior to bike trip with brother around Taiwan There are many risks that come with going abroad — let alone travelling across foreign land on a motorbike... » READ MORE 4. Isetan at Tampines Mall to shutter in November after almost 30 years For almost 30 years, Isetan stood as a familiar sight in Tampines Mall — but soon, there's going to be a change... » READ MORE editor@
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gordon Ramsay: There's nowhere in the world where I'm not recognised
Picture Credit: Facebook Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay said he struggles to cope with the "nonstop attention" that comes with fame and said that there's nowhere in the world where I'm not recognised. He finds being famous is worse in America as he's constantly recognised because of his British accent, reports He told The Times newspaper: "Fame brings nonstop attention. There's nowhere in the world where I'm not recognised, but America is a different beast. I can put on a cap and dark glasses in the UK, but over there, the moment you open your mouth they recognise the accent and you're screwed." Gordon went on to say he has learned to ignore his critics over the years but he's adamant he'll always defend members of his team. He added: "I don't give a ... what the critics say. I've been criticised more than any chef on the planet and I've developed the skin of a rhinoceros. But I'll always defend my team if they've been hurt by a flippant remark or derogatory comment. You have to go in to bat for your team, right?" It comes after Gordon recently said he has only dined at his eponymous Michelin star restaurant twice because it is "too posh" for him. The 58-year-old chef has eaten at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay , which earned three Michelin stars in 2001, in Chelsea, West London, twice in 25 years, because he finds the experience "bloody intimidating", and insists such a level of dining is simply "not (his) style". Gordon, who has been feted with 17 Michelin stars over his career, said on 'The Savoy Originals' podcast, he said: "There's a very fine line, running it or indulging in it. "I've only had dinner at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay twice in 25 years. Once was for (daughter) Megan's birthday, and the second time was with Bradley Cooper when we were together for the film 'Burnt'. It's not my style. It's too posh for me. It sounds weird, right? You built the place and it's like, 'I'm not built that way. I can't sit there with that level." "It's intimidating and it's a very special moment for the guests, not for me, because I'm a giver - I'm not a receiver."
Perth Now
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Gordon Ramsay struggles with 'nonstop attention'
Gordon Ramsay struggles to cope with the "nonstop attention" that comes with fame. The celebrity chef has revealed he is always recognised wherever he is in the world, but he finds being famous is worse in America as he's constantly recognised because of his British accent. He told The Times newspaper: "Fame brings nonstop attention. There's nowhere in the world where I'm not recognised, but America is a different beast. I can put on a cap and dark glasses in the UK, but over there, the moment you open your mouth they recognise the accent and you're screwed." Gordon went on to insist he has learned to ignore his critics over the years but he's adamant he'll always defend members of his team. He added: "I don't give a f*** what the critics say. I've been criticised more than any chef on the planet and I've developed the skin of a rhinoceros. "But I'll always defend my team if they've been hurt by a flippant remark or derogatory comment. You have to go in to bat for your team, right?" It comes after Gordon recently admitted he has only dined at his eponymous Michelin star restaurant twice - because it is "too posh" for him. The 58-year-old chef has eaten at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay - which earned three Michelin stars in 2001 - in Chelsea, West London, twice in 25 years, because he finds the experience "bloody intimidating", and insists such a level of dining is simply "not [his] style". Gordon - who was earned 17 Michelin stars over his career - said on 'The Savoy Originals' podcast, he said: "There's a very fine line, running it or indulging in it. "I've only had dinner at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay twice in 25 years. "Once was for [daughter] Megan's birthday, and the second time was with Bradley Cooper when we were together for the film 'Burnt'. "It's not my style. It's too posh for me. It sounds weird, right? You built the place and it's like, 'I'm not built that way. I can't sit there with that level. "It's bloody intimidating and it's a very special moment for the guests, not for me, because I'm a giver - I'm not a receiver."
Metro
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Gordon Ramsay admits his flagship restaurant is 'too posh' even for him
Gordon Ramsay has only dined in his own Michelin star restaurant twice – because it is 'too posh' for him. While the 58-year-old celebrity chef's Restaurant Gordon Ramsay gained three Michelin stars in 2001, that doesn't mean he likes it there. Get the man to Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza, dear god. In fact, the shouty yet beloved British chef has only dined in the white linen-clad Chelsea eatery twice in 25 years, because he finds the experience 'bloody intimidating', and insists such a level of dining is simply 'not [his] style'. Gordon – who has earned 17 Michelin stars over his career – said on The Savoy Originals podcast: 'There's a very fine line, running it or indulging in it. 'I've only had dinner at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay twice in 25 years. 'Once was for Megan's birthday, and the second time was with Bradley Cooper when we were together for the film Burnt. 'It's not my style. It's too posh for me. It sounds weird, right? 'You built the place and it's like, 'I'm not built that way. I can't sit there with that level.' 'It's bloody intimidating and it's a very special moment for the guests, not for me, because I'm a giver – I'm not a receiver.' Alright, Chappell Roan. It seems Gordon is somewhat of a PR nightmare for his flagship restaurant, established in 1998, which provides an a la carte starter and main experience for £180. The West London eatery, which prides itself on 'giving every guest an experience to remember', also offers an 'Inspiration Table' where parties of up to four can gain a 'deeper understanding' of the culinary techniques behind their most creative dishes. However, to book, guests must put down a deposit of £300 per person, which is non-refundable if the booking is cancelled with less than seven days' notice. Yikes. Perhaps it's the fine-dining element Gordon can't get behind, or maybe, just maybe, it's because he wants to wear shorts. 'We would like all of our guests to feel free to express their own individual style,' says the website, but …. 'However, we do ask guests to avoid shorts, tracksuits, hoodies and hats. Smart trainers are fine. We know lots of our guests like to dress smartly which we appreciate.' It adds: 'Ultimately we want every guest to feel at home.' (Apart from Gordon). Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High offers the same restaurant experience but in the sky, on level 60 of 22 Bishopsgate in east London. 'Immerse yourself in a first-class culinary journey, hosted by our three-Michelin-starred team,' the blurb says of the 'intimate' 12-seat Chef's table, which will set you back £250 per person for eight courses. He's also got Michelin-starred Pétrus by Gordon Ramsay, offering a sprinkle of French cuisine in Knightsbridge if you're willing to pay £85 for two courses. Or there's the 1920s-style Savoy Grill, offering pre-theatre eats including marmite on toast for £5.50, a cured seabass starter for £21, and a £65 beef wellington. That's got to be some good beef… Don't worry though, Gordon does cater for people with his more casual tastes too, with his Bread Street Kitchen Kitchen and Bar. The prices don't exactly match the casual vibe though, with the cheapest main a curry for £17. A smash burger and fries will set you back £24… Enter Street Pizza and Street Burger, which are dotted around London and offer slightly more affordable options – that's bottomless pizza for £20, and £18 burgers. His Asian-inspired restaurant Lucky Cat offers small plates starting from £9 sashimi, £12 bao, and £26 scallops, and he's opened another one in the Bishopsgate skyscraper. Dotted throughout the new joint are the Japanese cat models called maneki-neko, which are a good luck charm. However, in just a single week of opening, nearly 500 of these cat figurines have been stolen, Gordon recently said. Speaking on this weekend's episode of The Jonathan Ross Show, Gordon revealed: 'The cats are getting stolen. There were 477 stolen last week – they cost £4.50 each.' In total, the cost of the stolen cats comes to more than £2,000. The Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares star sometimes brings his Michelin flair into his home, making extravagant breakfasts for his and wife Tana Ramsay's son Oscar. However, Tana thinks he takes it all too far. God forbid she finds Gordon cooking Michelin-starred dinners for the youngster… He explained: 'I will do sausage and mash with baked beans and make it look like a three-star Michelin sausage, mash and baked beans. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'And I'll put the beans on one at a time, and I'll finish them, making mashed potatoes like [French chef] Robuchon did, with 70 per cent butter. More Trending 'And then Tana will kick me up the a*** and say, 'What are you doing? Our son is five years of age and you're f****** around with these sausages. Stop it.'' 'So, yeah, I get a little bit carried away.' As his homelife indicates, Gordon is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Self-aware Gordon added: 'I'll be the biggest pain in the ass to everyone if I retire. I'm in control. I'm enjoying everything I do.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. 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