Pizza May Become the Official Food of This Unexpected State
Pizza May Become the Official Food of This Unexpected State
New York, New Jersey, or Michigan likely come to mind when you re asked to name the home of the best pizza in the country. But there s another East Coast state that wants to claim pizza as its own.
State Rep. Patricia Dillon and Sen. Gary Winfield, both from New Haven, have proposed a piece of legislation to make pizza the official food of Connecticut, according to the
Hartford Courant. The bill, which is only one-sentence long, aims to recognize the contribution of pizza to the state s cuisine and economy. If passed, it would mark the first food item officially attributed to the Constitution State. (Related: The Saddest Restaurant Closures In Your State.)
10 Beloved Restaurant Chains That Closed Hundreds of Locations in 2020
10 Beloved Restaurant Chains That Closed Hundreds of Locations in 2020
Food and hospitality can be a ruthless industry at the best of times. But, add a global pandemic into the mix, and what you get is one beloved restaurant chain after another forced to cut their losses and close up shop.
Although many national favorites have weathered COVID-time difficulties handily enough and even thrived in them the story for many has been one of declining sales, company or parent-company mandated permanent closures, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (Related: The Saddest Restaurant Closures In Your State.)
This Adored Burger Chain Just Declared Bankruptcy
This Adored Burger Chain Just Declared Bankruptcy
Vegan fast-food chain By Chloe has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a tumultuous year. In its bankruptcy filing, which also cited the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the New York-based company revealed that monthly revenue had decreased by 67% since February.
By Chloe catapulted to fame in 2015 as one of the first brands to offer vegan takes on fast food. It was operating 14 restaurants in March, nine of which were located in the Empire State. Since then, the company has temporarily shut down three New York City locations and furloughed or laid off more than half of its staff, according to