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Popular New York Restaurant Chain Pita Gourmet Closing Original Location on June 30
A popular Mediterranean restaurant chain in Western New York will be closing its doors later this month. Pita Gourmet previously announced two new locations would be coming to the area, but first its original location will be coming to a close on June 30. The chain currently has locations in East Amherst, Amherst, Williamsville, Niagara Falls, Hamburg, and Orchard Park The chain got its start in 2005 after the family approached a food court vendor in the Niagara Falls Outlet Mall about using the family's pita bread. Initially, the vendor turned down the family's offer as the restaurant was closing permanently. "What seemed like bad timing was not at all. Our mom loved creating her own Mediterranean-American dishes, her family made pita bread, and now there was about to be a vacant restaurant. It was a trifecta. Why not take over the restaurant? She pitched her idea to her children—Farrah, Monique, Joseph, and Mark. We were on board. In 2005, Pita Gourmet was born," the chain said on its website. As the restaurant continues to expand in the area, it will be saying goodbye to that original location. "We're moving to 3030 Niagara Falls Blvd! As we say goodbye to our original location at the Fashion Outlets on June 30, we're excited to serve WNY from our new spot this summer! Stay tuned for more!" the chain said in a statement last month. The chain also plans to open a seventh location in Cheektowaga in the spring of New York Restaurant Chain Pita Gourmet Closing Original Location on June 30 first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 10, 2025
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28-04-2025
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US border towns losing millions as Canadian shoppers avoid US travel due to tariffs, '51st state' rhetoric
There's a long-standing tradition of Canadians crossing the border to shop at outlets and malls in the U.S. This is especially true in Erie and Niagara County, which are located near the border and feature top shopping destinations such as the Walden Galleria Mall and the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) But unfortunately, things have changed. Cars traveling across the border into the U.S. are down significantly in 2025, and counties like Erie and Niagara are paying the price through a drop in sales tax revenue. In February and March of 2025, 35,619 fewer cars crossed the Peace Bridge that connects Canada to Buffalo, NY, compared to the number of cars that crossed the bridge during the same months in 2024. During the same period, 29,537 fewer cars crossed the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls. Thanks to President Trump's ongoing trade war with Canada, Canadians seem to have significantly reduced their interest in traveling to the U.S. and the financial ramifications are hard to ignore. In February, Trump announced a 25% tariff on most goods imported from Canada and Mexico. And although Trump has since initiated a 90-day pause on most of his tariffs, those levied against Canada remain in place. In fact, Trump has reportedly floated the idea of increasing the automobile tariff against Canada, saying 'they're paying 25%, but that could go up in terms of cars.' And then there's Trump's repeated mention of Canada becoming America's 51st state, a not-so-subtle statement that many Canadians view as a threat. Trump also routinely referred to Canada's former Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, as 'Governor Trudeau' when the latter was still in office. But it's not just the backlash to Trump's antics that's had a negative effect on Canadian tourism in the U.S. In recent months, several foreigners — including a Canadian woman — have been detained while attempting to enter the United States. The Canadian government recently issued a warning to citizens, urging travelers to expect additional scrutiny when crossing the border while stating that American border officials have the authority to search electronic devices without justification. These electronic devices reportedly include laptops, tablets and mobile phones, and refusal could cause said devices to be seized, travel to be delayed or entry to be denied. With all of these factors in play, it's not a surprise that fewer Canadians are willing to come over to the U.S. to do some casual shopping. Read more: This hedge fund legend warns US stock market will crash a stunning 80% — claims 'Armageddon' is coming. Don't believe him? He earned 4,144% during COVID. Here's 3 ways to protect yourself Unfortunately, many local border communities are suffering because of the decrease in Canadian customers. 'We want them back desperately. They are truly missed,' Sylvia Virtuoso, Town of Niagara Supervisor, shared with 7 News WKBW. 'Everybody's budgets are impacted by the sales tax revenue… The outlet mall to the Town of Niagara is the heart of the town. For all of Niagara County, it provides the majority of sales tax revenue.' Sales tax revenue in Niagara County declined an estimated 1% in January and February, but Erie County has been hit even harder, with county executive Mark Poloncarz telling Bloomberg, 'The county's initial sales tax receipts have slipped 7% through mid-February, a $4.9 million reduction in revenue.' The effects of this could have far-reaching consequences, as Cheektowaga Supervisor Brian Nowak told 7 News WKBW the decline in revenue would impact 'not just the town, but the county too, because you collect county taxes… For our highway department in particular, a lot of the revenue comes to that department from sales taxes, about 75 cents on the dollar.' It remains to be seen if the drop in Canadian car traffic over the border will continue, and a lot likely hinges on whether Trump and Canadian officials can come to an agreement on key trade issues. Without that, it may be difficult to restore the strong relationship that the U.S. once shared with its neighbor to the north. 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