Closures across California, Oregon, and Washington
From the handwritten farewells of Long Beach to the quiet end of a San Francisco staple, this week’s update captures a dining landscape in flux. The closure of East Village Cafe in Long Beach marks the loss of a neighborhood anchor, while San Francisco sees the final chapter for the long-running creperie Squat and Gobble alongside impending closures for Peet’s Coffee. The turbulence extends to Los Angeles, where the buzzy and controversial Horses has shuttered after less than five years, and reaches across the Pacific to Lahaina, Maui, where Wolfgang’s Steakhouse has served its final meal. This email was originally sent out on Jan 29th, 2026.
Our Thursday edition, Coastline Closings, highlights restaurant closures along the Pacific edge—covering California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii. Published every Thursday, this edition documents how coastal cities and island communities are navigating the unique pressures of tourism, weather, and rising costs. It serves as a weekly record of how the dining landscape is shifting where the land meets the sea, capturing the stories of the places that once thrived near harbors, highways, and ocean views. Read more here.
