<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2HbYOH_0viAg0cD00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2HbYOH_0viAg0cD00" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Kristen Matthews</figcaption></figure><p>Sadly, as it's happened before, another <a href="https://www.iloveoldtown.org/businesses/">Lansing restauran</a>t is closing its doors. But just because its happened before, it doesn't mean it hurts any less.</p><p>Word spread about this closure via the trusted Lansing Foodies Facebook group, as they always know the rumblings of the <a href="https://witl.com/tags/lansing-restaurants/">Lansing restaurant scene</a>.</p><h2>Lansing Restaurant Closures in 2024</h2><p>So far this year, we've said goodbye to <a href="https://witl.com/old-chicago-restaurant-okemos-closes/">Old Chicago</a>, <a href="https://witl.com/renos-east-closed-east-lansing/">Reno's East</a>, <a href="https://witl.com/green-dot-stables-closure-lansing/">Green Dot Stables</a></p><p>Now, we have to add The Creole Burger Bar &amp; Southern Kitchen to the list of restaurant closures for this year.</p><p><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecreolelansing.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0TfqnNPeEs7qGFfpjlkPj9W8E0rOhm4y4yqVuIGiSeCea2Kr5GXLgXpt8_aem_zyE1FUNUd1jtv9K2KoxdNA&amp;h=AT0jRnSeCsTBfkaNnv3KxYSdwrCPVshH_mklVsDF-VmPkMkh9T2ItLr0gd4N3i1LO8BJBD09WUzrslBhUZzDpKl_8fSqIsJ6wUxz2OOBqstHKrAVSZo0KMQFI-dNY2a-vM0">The Creole</a> confirmed on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecreolelansing">Facebook</a> page that they are indeed closing.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4Bjl0F_0viAg0cD00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4Bjl0F_0viAg0cD00" width="1600" height="1067" ><figcaption>Google Maps</figcaption></figure><p>After a decade taking up residency at 1218 Turner Road in Old Town, Lansing, their lease is up. According to the <a href="https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2024/09/23/creole-closing-burger-bar-and-southern-kitchen-lansing-old-town-restaurant/75352560007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFf9eVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZX-yUSnCb1XDf-oIfIzGUREiHXFNOUyD7Riyk5B9jve4H3gcz0Q9cFZwg_aem_gpuPxuNzpPgcnPhkXFU5kQ">Lansing State Journal</a>, one of the owners said that they "couldn't come to an agreement on a lease renewal with the building's owner."</p><p>The last day is going to be Sunday, September 29th. They've invited everyone to come out and enjoy a last drink, dinner, brunch, or combination thereof.</p><p>It is always sad to see a restaurant close its doors for the last time, especially one that has been apart of the fabric of Lansing and Old Town for so long. I especially loved the pimento burger and the beignets.</p><p>With the closure of The Creole, this marks another closure for businesses that were under the Potent Potables Project. Potent Potables also owned Punk Taco, the Old Town and the East Lansing location.</p><p>The Cosmos and Zoobies, a pizza restaurant and bar, are also owned by Potent Potables Project, and those business are still open. They are going to be moving staff to those business and giving those spots more focus.</p><h2>Most Interesting Pizza Topping Combos in the Lansing Area</h2><p>Pizza has to be one of America's favorite foods. As Americans, we consume around 3 billion pizzas each year, which evens out to about 23 pounds per person per year. And that's a heck of a lot of pizza. With so many people eating so much pizza, of course, we're going to see some awesome variety when it comes to toppings, from the standard to the wacky. If you want to step outside of your comfort zone and take your tastebuds on an adventure, check out some of these Lansing area restaurants that have the most unique pizza topping combos around.</p><h2>Lansing Restaurants That Should Be Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives</h2><p>The Lansing restaurants listed below are gems of the city. If you haven't been to all of them yet, add them to your list. We think Guy Fieri should add them to his list as well so he can feature them the next time he comes back to Lansing for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.</p></div></body>

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A Longtime Lansing Restaurant is Permanently Closing Its Doors

Sadly, as it's happened before, another Lansing restaurant is closing its doors. But just because its happened before, it doesn't mean it hurts any less. Word spread about this closure via the trusted Lansing Foodies Facebook group, as they always know the rumblings of the Lansing restaurant scene. Lansing Restaurant...