The Continental Restaurant, an iconic eatery in Saugus, is closing after 72 years due to challenges posed by COVID-19 and increasing costs of operations.
Owner's wife, Shauna Kourkoulis, mentioned, 'COVID kind of killed us,' highlighting how the pandemic severely impacted the business's ability to continue operating.
Kourkoulis expressed gratitude saying, 'We're just thankful for all the regulars that came in, and all the support throughout the years,' emphasizing the restaurant's community ties.
The article notes significant changes in the Route 1 area with many long-standing restaurants closing, including references to the Ship Restaurant and Hilltop Steakhouse.
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