Former employees of Catalina Restaurant Group Inc. said they are still reeling from the company’s surprise announcement last week that it had closed 38 Coco’s Bakery restaurants and 35 Carrows units.

After Mary Ann Calabrase and Chris Lee lingered for several hours over a recent lunch at Coco’s Prodigious Food Artisans, Calabrase said, “If we had brought sleeping bags, we’d stay overnight.” That’s ...

Coco’s Bakery Restaurant owner Larry Puder, left, stands with his staff on the second-to-last day of the restaurant’s operation, Feb. 14, 2023. Puder ran the Coco’s franchise in Pismo Beach for 25 ...

With daylight continuing to appear in more limited supply as winter nears, finding a restaurant that offers good light is more important than ever. Not only can you enjoy a welcome meal, but can also ...

It seems that after decades, locals will be saying goodbye to enjoying a slice of pie at 14971 Holt Ave. in Tustin. A conditional use permit has been filed with the city to secure the space that has ...