Pat’s Pizza closes in Milo as other New England favorites follow
This week’s update marks the end of eras across New England, headlined by the closure of Pat’s Pizza in Milo, Maine, after more than 30 years of service. The wave of farewells extends to the coast, where Loco Coco’s Tacos in Kittery has pressed pause after two decades, and Tacos y Tequila in Cape Elizabeth shuts its doors. We also track significant losses in Connecticut, including The Duchess in Darien and Bistro Basque in Milford, as well as final rounds at Drink in Burlington, Vermont, and a nostalgic goodbye to Espresso To Go on Nantucket. This Email edition was originally sent out on Jan 24th, 2026.
Our Saturday edition, New England Notes, rounds up the latest restaurant closures from Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. If you follow the changing food scene in the Northeast — whether for the history, the memories, or potential new opportunities — this is where we document what quietly closed, what buildings are being repurposed, and what stories are worth remembering. If New England is your region, read more here.
