Landmark Eatery Closing After 60 Years + Hoops Hall Losing Burger Bar: MA Food Week

MASSACHUSETTS — Welcome to Patch's weekly round up of food and restaurant news in Massachusetts, where we review openings, closings and more in the state's dining scene.

This week, we learned that a popular burger bar will close three locations, including one at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield.

A landmark drive-in also announced it would close after six decades in business.

The Star Drive-In has announced that it will officially close its doors, according to a social media post. The restaurant's owner has stated that the restaurant, which opened in 1964, will shut down at the end of its lease in March 2026.

"It is with a very heavy heart that I need to address the rumors that are out there," wrote Erika Madden, The Star Drive-In's owner.

Here's what else was cooking this week in Massachusetts:

• Newton Restaurant Closing After Short Tenure
• Beloved New England Chain Has The Best Slice In MA, Food Network Says
• Dunkin' Closes But Unique Shop Serving Sweet Treats On The Way In Reading
• New Acela Trains Promise Upgraded Food Options
• Heralded Restaurant Chain To Shutter Prominent MA Landmark Location
• Tensions Flare At Worcester Pho Restaurant After Workers Walk Out: Report
• Beloved MA Drive-In To Close After 60 Years In Business
• Labor Day 2025 Grocery And Retail Store Hours In MA; What’s Open, What’s Closed
• Popular Sudbury Coffee Shop To Close After Disagreement
• New Chinese Restaurant Coming To Brookline: Report
• Brookline Restaurant Counting Down The Days To New Roof Deck: Report
• Harry's Restaurant In Westboro, Massachusetts Credits Its Nearly 80 Years Of Success To The People
• Beloved Bar To Celebrate Allston Christmas With $1 Hot Dogs
• Martha's Vineyard Dining Club Offers Unique Opportunity For Members