Downtown Raleigh’s restaurant scene is continuing to shrink as longtime businesses say rising costs and declining foot traffic are making it harder to stay open. Just this month, two well-known restaurants — Beasley’s Chicken & Honey and Clyde Cooper’s Barbecue — announced they are closing their downtown locations, citing increased expenses and economic challenges. As more businesses leave the area, one local dessert shop is stepping in with a creative effort to support fellow small businesses.