Goodbye to La Palma & Hello to Las Viñas BBQ
The iconic La Palma restaurant has closed permanently and will be replaced by Las Viñas BBQ.
CLOSED
A closed restaurant is unfortunate, but it’s a sad reality when businesses like Burger & Suds, Dad’s Favorite Burgers, and Relish shut down permanently.
Remembering Koky’s Barbecue Ranch en Hialeah
Koky’s Barbecue Steak Ranch in Hialeah, or just Koky’s for short, was in my family’s often-frequented restaurant rotation. I was a little nugget then.
Remembering JJ’s American Diner
JJ’s American Diner was a fifties-inspired diner in the Miami-area that existed for the better part of twenty years.
Brester’s Coney Island in Ocala, Florida
On February 28th, 2022, the Brester’s Coney Island Facebook page announced the restaurant’s closing due to medical reasons.
This was two weeks to the day since I ate lunch there.
Restaurants & Food Trucks I’ve Enjoyed that Closed
The restaurants and food trucks listed are gone but will continue to live-on here in my blog and through our delicious memories.
Fritas Domino has Closed Permanently
The closing of Little Havana’s Morro Castle in 2017 was a giant blow to Miami’s Frita community.
And now, here we are just four years later, and Miami’s original Frita Cubana spot Fritas Domino La Original has closed without any fanfare whatsoever.
Remembering the Iconic Tobacco Road Bar & Grill
It’s kinda hard to believe that Tobacco Road closed for good in 2014. It lasted just past its one-hundred-anniversary party. While it had been around…
Dad’s Favorite Burgers in Delray Beach – CLOSED
Owner/Chef Daniel Diaz nailed it right out of the gate with the name Dad’s Favorite Burgers. The food also appears to be firing on all cylinders with made-to-order burgers, french fries, shakes, and pies.
Council’s Burgers Beer & Billiards – Bradenton, Florida
Council’s Burgers in Bradenton are classic in every sense of the word. This Bradenton landmark opened its doors in 1926 and also serves beer in frosty mugs.
Grandstanz in Calhoun, Georgia
The Grandstanz farmhouse building has a billboard outside that says, “Ain’t No Better Biscuit, Burger or Fries.”
Soto’s Kitchen in Jacksonville, Florida
As I update this post about Soto’s Kitchen in Jacksonville, I’m saddened to say that they have closed up shop for good. This pandemic has been brutal.