Here's Why Ruth's Chris Steak House Closed Its NYC Location

industry12-25 2024

If you find yourself in Manhattan with a hankering for steak that only Ruth's Chris Steak House's menu can satisfy, we have some bad news for you. While the location was an NYC staple for more than 30 years, it ultimately shuttered its doors in April 2023. As the restaurant explained on Facebook, "We have made the difficult decision to close our Ruth's Chris Manhattan location ... We want to thank the Manhattan community for its support and patronage of Ruth's Chris over more than three decades." The decision was apparently spurred by an expiring lease, although additional challenges leading up to the closure almost certainly played a role.

The Deadly Outbreak That Chi-Chi's Wants You To Forget About

hotelex news12-19 2024

Chi-Chi's, a long-gone but not-forgotten Tex-Mex chain, has been attracting fresh attention following announcements that the restaurant will be making a comeback two decades after it closed its doors. In conjunction with Hormel, which owns the Chi-Chi's brand, the son of the original founder has expressed plans to rebuild the restaurant in 2025. While lots of restaurants are successfully capitalizing on the rising nostalgia wave, Chi-Chi's reputation faces a serious obstacle that could make a comeback difficult.