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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Caribbean-Inspired Chain Restaurant That Abruptly Closed Locations In 8 States
Caribbean-themed eatery Bahama Breeze just made it harder for you to indulge in its dishes such as Coconut Shrimp, Seafood Paella, and those boozy island cocktails. The tropical eatery, which is a chain owned by Darden Restaurants (which also owns Olive Garden, Ruth's Chris, and Longhorn Steakhouse), abruptly closed 15 locations -- over a third of its restaurants -- across eight states. It's just another setback for popular restaurant chains that you might have grown up dining at regularly in an age where many Americans are stepping back from casual dining options. The closures came as a shock to many customers, who found out as they walked up to the restaurant ready to eat only to find signs posted on the door. According to a Bahama Breeze spokesperson, the closures are related to those locations' performances, and other busier, top-performing locations remain in operation (hopefully, there's still one near you). The states where those surprising closures took place are Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, and Michigan. Read more: 15 Failed Restaurant Chains We Actually Miss After the recent closures of the 15 Bahama Breeze restaurants, there are under 30 locations left to dine at. The majority of the chain's existing restaurants are in Florida in cities including Fort Myers, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. In some states, such as Delaware, New Jersey, and Washington, there is only one Bahama Breeze left in existence. Other states where you can still find an open Bahama Breeze include Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, where there are two locations. It all began in Orlando, Florida, back in 1996 for the Caribbean-themed restaurant. Since then, the casual chain grew to operate dozens of locations at one point. Bahama Breeze aims to immerse you in a tropical environment with Caribbean-inspired dishes and drinks, beach-themed decor, and even live music. The chain ranked 10 out of 26 with its jerk chicken pasta in our chain restaurant pasta dish ranking in 2023, so things might have gone downhill since then. Read the original article on Tasting Table.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Popular Glasgow bar & nightclub closes for good after 10 years as they throw ‘one last party'
Gutted revellers flocked to the comments to react to the announcement 'HEAVY HEARTS' Popular Glasgow bar & nightclub closes for good after 10 years as they throw 'one last party' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR Glasgow bar and nightclub has announced its shock closure after 10 years. Mango, on the city's Sauchiehall Street, is known for its Latin American and Caribbean-themed music and drinks. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The shutters have been pulled down on Mango in the city centre Credit: Google The owners of the three-level venue announced it has shut down due to the lease expiring this month. They hosted a "final farewell" party on Saturday, May 17. Announcing the disappointing news on Facebook, staff wrote: "Amigos, after a decade of dancing it's time for one last party… "With the fondest of memories yet the heaviest of hearts it's time to let our wonderful customers know that that our lease expires this month, meaning it's time to say goodbye (for the moment!). "A wholehearted thank you to each and every person who poured their heart and energy into Mango over the years. "Thank you to every team member, band and DJ past and present, who made Mango thrive. "You created the energy, the atmosphere and most importantly the memories; and it's been wonderful growing together. "To everyone who danced with us, sang with us, shared memories with us, thank you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We are so grateful for all the support and love you have shown us over the years - You have made this an unforgettable journey!" Gutted revellers flocked to the comments to react to the announcement. One wrote: "I have absolutely loved dancing in Mango over the years. Thank you to all the fabulous staff. I will miss you all." Locals Heartbroken as Auchenmalg's Only Pub, The Cock Inn, Closes Down Another said: "So many places shutting down, sad." A third added: "Thanks for the epic memories! Big hugs from the Canary Islands." A fourth weighed in: "Noooo, that's sad." Last year, iconic nightclub The Shed in Glasgow's southside closed after nearly three decades. It later re-opened as The Marlborough in February. Much-loved piano bar The Baby Grand in the city's Charing Cross was also shuttered this year.
