After Over 2000 Years Restaurants Are Dying | Karel Cast 25-109

For over 2,000 years, restaurants have been places to connect, celebrate, and explore new flavors — from ancient Greek taverns to Parisian cafés. But today, America’s dining scene is in crisis. In the first half of 2025, restaurants and bars saw one of the weakest six-month sales periods in a decade. Food costs are up over 20% since 2021, and some of my favorite spots have lost more than 30% of their business.

What’s causing the collapse? Inflation, shifting habits… or Donald Trump’s economy? If restaurants vanish, it’s not just about losing convenience — it’s about losing a core piece of our culture, history, and daily life.

Join me as I break down the history of restaurants, why they matter, and what it means if they disappear. Are we watching our way of life erode right in front of us?

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