Two Iconic U.S. Restaurants Close After Decades

Two renowned American restaurants are closing after long service. New Orleans' Palace Café, a Canal Street institution for 34 years, has shut down following a court ruling on a lease dispute with its building owner; the Brennan family is appealing and may reopen elsewhere. Additionally, Café & Bar Lurcat in Minneapolis, a local and celebrity favorite since 2002, will close permanently on September 5 after 23 years, with owners expressing gratitude to their community. Both restaurants are celebrated for their significant cultural impact and culinary contributions. The closures mark the end of important eras for both cities' dining scenes. Owners of both establishments attribute the closures to circumstances beyond their control.