Hawthorne by the Sea Closes After 75 Years

Hawthorne by the Sea, a beloved New England seafood restaurant, closes after decades in Swampscott, Massachusetts. The closure marks a significant loss for the town, as the restaurant was a cherished part of its identity. Founded by Albanian immigrant Anthony Athanas, the restaurant was part of a once-mighty group that also included iconic locations like Anthonys Pier Four in Boston. The Athanas familys agreement with the town to operate the property has ended, and despite requests to extend operations, the family has informed town officials that continuing is not possible. The closure follows a trend for the Athanas familys restaurant holdings and signifies the end of another chapter for a historic dining destination that played a central role in the community for many years. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.