Farewells from Maine to Connecticut this winter.
It is rare to see a full century of history come to a close, but that is exactly what happened in West Haven, Connecticut, where Jimmies of Savin Rock served its final seafood basket after 100 years. This week’s newsletter tracks a heavy wave of departures across the region, including the loss of Crazy Burger in Narragansett after three decades and the quiet end of Hoy Tin in Swansea after 50 years. From Bangor to South Portland, Maine saw a flurry of farewells, while long-standing caterers and beloved local chicken spots in Massachusetts and Rhode Island turned off the lights for the last time. This email edition was sent out on Jan 10th, 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.
