… then 4 people and a porterhouse is just right. It’s holiday time, so don’t stint on the porcini butter.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
OFF RADAR: ‘Cummiskey Alley: New and Selected Lowell Poems’
Tom Sexton’s luminous memories
The Wrap: Openings, closings, and a plea for help
More & Co. and Ernie’s Pool & Darts close for good. Blackstones bar launches GoFundMe campaign.
Lucky Clark On Music: Leah Belle Faser
Georgia singer-songwriter releases first album of seven solo-penned songs, plus special holiday cover.
Run & Eat: Belfast hot dog cart cuts the mustard
The Moody Dog is serving out of a production kitchen on weekdays and in front of Marshall Wharf Brewing on weekends.
Bar Guide: Get into the holiday spirits, out or at home
Order these festive concoctions off local menus or recreate them yourself.
Maine Gardener: Keep up your fresh food supply by growing it inside
Sprouts, mushrooms and herbs are among the foods you can grow indoors.
Green Plate Special: Sear ye! Sear ye! Scallop season is here
For more than one reason, it’s worth shelling out for Maine dayboat scallops.
Dine In: The best fried foods you can get to go
Our restaurant critic rounds up his favorites from Maine eateries in celebration of Hanukkah – and in defiance of his cardiologist.
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Christmas Card Murder’ and ‘A Dog-Friendly Town’
A suspenseful and exciting holiday mystery, and a young-reader mystery loaded with hilarious social commentary