Tasty Place - Chicago, IL

CLOSED September 28, 2025

https://www.cbcacchicago.org/chinatown-spotlight-eng/after-18-years-the-everyday-flavors-fade-another-old-style-cantonese-caf-bids-farewell-to-chicagos-chinatown

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2306 S Wentworth Ave, Armour Square, Chinatown

Established 2003

Visited October 3, 2020

Maxwell St. Grill - South Holland, IL

CLOSED October 5(?), 2025

745 W 172nd St

Visited August 26, 2024

This place is a dive. Little if any money appears to be spent on building and furniture upkeep.

The Little Cottage Cafe - Bismarck, ND

CLOSED September 30, 2025

https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/01/little-cottage-cafe-closes-permanently/

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2513 E Main Ave

Visited July 25, 2012

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.