Grant's Philly Cheese Steaks - Portland, OR

CLOSED August 31(?), 2025

Visited December 5, 2012

15350 NE Sandy Blvd
Wilkes

Media Exposure: Thrillist

What:  Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks in Portland.  My most frequent Portland lunch stop.

Fancy Franks - Toronto, ON

CLOSED September 15(?), 2025

326 College St

Visited December 29, 2016

Media Exposure:  You Gotta Eat Here

What:  Pigs with lipstick

John Cattuci has high praises for this spot.  Let's see how it does.

David Reay's - Onalaska, WI

CLOSED August 31(?), 2025

https://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/business/article_a6def2a8-68b2-461f-bb76-f28da807fce1.html 

214 Main St

Established February 12, 2018

It is more properly a modern restaurant with updated diner food.  It's hip and happening for conservative La Crosse.

Di Giovanni Bakery & Deli - Brampton, ON

CLOSED  July 31, 2025

https://www.insauga.com/closure-italian-bakery-shuts-down-soon-after-over-40-years-in-brampton/ 

https://www.reddit.com/r/Brampton/comments/1m7ur3u/di_giovanni_bakery_at_queentorbram_is_closing/ 

Visited July 26, 2016 

Denver ChopHouse - Denver International Airport DEN

CLOSED March(?), 2025

A Gates

Visited May 23, 2018

The bartender, my server, is a sweetheart. Either that or she plays the part very well. Kind, thoughtful, pays attention, speaks well, courteous. As I reflect, I believe she may be the best server I have dealt with to date in airport restaurants.