Recent restaurant closures across the Mid-Atlantic
This week’s update feels particularly heavy with history, marking the end of eras across the region. In Kittanning, Pennsylvania, The Cadet Restaurant is closing its doors after serving as a community anchor since 1952, while on Long Island, the very last Houlihan’s has served its final meal, ending a chapter that began in 1985. The wave of departures extends to New Jersey, where Napoli Pizza is shutting down after 29 years, and to Buffalo, where the beloved Allen Burger Venture is leaving a noticeable void in the Allentown neighborhood—proving once again that deep local roots offer no immunity against today’s difficult business climate. This email edition was originally sent out on Jan 11th, 2026.
Our Sunday edition, Mid-Atlantic Memo, documents restaurant closures across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Published every Sunday, this edition tracks how even well-known and well-loved places disappear amid rising rents, shifting neighborhoods, and changing habits. It serves as a weekly record of how our cities evolve in one of the country’s most competitive regions—one closed dining room at a time. Read more here.
