It’s the end of an era for fine dining in Haines.
Hotel Halsingland, Haines’ oldest white-tablecloth eatery, will not open its restaurant or lounge this summer, owner Jeff Butcher said.
Jeff and Shannon Butcher, who have owned Hotel Halsingland for nearly two decades, said the decision will help them prioritize renovations and eventual sale of their property.
“It’s not easy,” Jeff Butcher said. “It’s a bit of a pain in the heart.”
Longtime diners called…