ICYMI: Cousin's Restaurant in Woburn will not be Re-Opening

Editor's Note: This story was posted earlier this week. Here it is again in case you missed it.

WOBURN, MA — One of the city's most beloved eatery's has announced that it will not be re-opening after a fire forced its closure on March 8.

The owners of Cousin's Restaurant, located at 487 Main Street, announced on the restaurant's Facebook page that the eatery would not be re-opening. Owner Betty Regan stated in the post that it had been informed Thursday that the store block which housed the restaurant would be torn down.

"It has been our pleasure to serve you in every way. Watching little tots become grown-ups and having their children has been a real joy," read the Facebook post. "Some remember toys at Christmas, and Easter with money in their plastic eggs or flowers for the parents. The joy of looking at their faces light up was so overwhelming. These are only a few of the memories that we'll always remember! Hopefully we gave you as much pleasure as you gave us. We think of you all as our extended family."

Cousin's restaurant was forced to close after a three-alarm fire ripped ignited at the Turf Time indoor soccer facility causing extensive to the building. According to the Woburn Fire Department, Cousin's was spared of fire damage but suffered "significant smoke and potential water damage from firefighting efforts."

The restaurant had hoped to re-open after the blaze, perhaps even in a new location, but was unable to find a location with a reasonable rental price.

"Our goal was to serve the best food for the lowest price, and never leave you hungry," the post read. "We hope we succeeded. We'll miss you."