The Valley's lost some favorites lately.
A few high-profile restaurants closed for business just within the last week or two -- Tapino, Fine's Cellar, and the historic El Chorro Lodge.
Mesa's Grill El Quetzal, a Guatemalan joint in the strip mall across from Mekong Plaza, is gone.
And two established Scottsdale nightlife destinations, Sugar Daddy's and Six Lounge, are also kaput.
Are things going to get worse before they get better? Summer's just getting started . . .
Gather ye stickybuns while ye may!
Tomorrow, May 27, is the last day in business for El Chorro Lodge, the Paradise Valley eatery where a scenic mountain view, killer eats (everything from eggs benedict to steaks) and old-school cool have earned it many Best of Phoenix awards over the years.
According to manager Jordan Williams, a sale of the historic property is in the works, although there is still paperwork to be signed. She adds that tomorrow they'll be doing lunch service only, followe
When brands go bust, local franchises suffer.
In 2008 alone, seven of America's best-known brands in the food industry have filed for bankruptcy in reaction to the slowing economy -- leaving their local franchises fighting to stay afloat.
In a new report from CNN, the pattern is clear.
From the beloved Mrs. Field's Cookies and Old Country Buffet, to Cork and Olive wines and even Fatburger, things aren't looking good for the food industry -- either on a national scale, or locally.
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