Remembering Those We’ve Lost

The bad economy has affected us all, and it has hit the food service industry hard. There have been numerous closings in the area over the past year. I’ve compiled a list of places I know have closed in the past year.

• Whataburger – University Blvd. Orlando, FL
• Shane’s Rib Shack – Orlando Ave. Maitland, FL
• Shane’s Rib Shack – Sand Lake Rd. Orlando, FL
• All Bennigan’s and Steak and Ale Restaurants (2008). There is actually one Bennigan’s left on US-192, near I-4
• T.G.I. Friday’s – E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL
• Denny’s – E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL
• Pizzeria Uno – E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL
• Smokey Bones – Sand Lake Rd. Orlando, FL
• Natural Chicken – Orange Ave. Orlando, FL
• Quizno’s – Blake Blvd. Celebration, FL
• Casselberry Kitchen – Casselberry, FL (via Damien McKenna)
• Fazoli’s – E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL (via Paul J)
• Fazoli’s – Babcock St. Melbourne, FL
• Hu Hot Mongolian BBQ off of Sand Lake Rd (via Ryan Price)
• BD’s Mongolian BBQ off of 434 in Mailtand (via Ryan Price)
• American Pie Pizza Co. – Semoran Blvd. Orlando, FL
• Barney’s Steak and Seafood – E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL
• Donato’s – All Central Florida locations (via Brian Ashe)
• Krystal’s – Semoran Blvd. (between University and Aloma) Winter Park, FL
• Uncle Jones on 436 in Altamonte Springs. (via Mark Branson)

If you know of one I missed, please let me know and I will add it to the list.