From Red Robin to Shuko, another week of notable closures in New York and New Jersey
Today’s update navigates a landscape of abrupt shutdowns and unanswered questions, highlighted by the chaotic temporary closure of Gordon Ramsay Steak in Baltimore that left diners stranded. Confusion also surrounds reported closures of Krispies in Richmond and a Staten Island Popeyes, both of which have gone dark without formal notice. The list of confirmed departures grows across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, ranging from the closure of Miller’s Ale House in Philadelphia to physical damage shuttering Julius in Erie and Lucky B’s in Latrobe, alongside the end of a 25-year run for Highland Pizzeria in Lancaster County. This email addition was originally sent out on Feb 1st 2026.
Our Sunday edition, Mid-Atlantic Memo, documents restaurant closures across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Published every Sunday, this edition tracks how even well-known and well-loved places disappear amid rising rents, shifting neighborhoods, and changing habits. It serves as a weekly record of how our cities evolve in one of the country’s most competitive regions—one closed dining room at a time. Read more here.
