An employee at the 2 restaurants, which are owned by the same hospitality group, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
OFF RADAR: ‘Mast Year: poems’
Katherine Hagopian Berry’s first collection of poetry
The Wrap: Via Vecchia, Two Fat Cats and Primo opening soon
Plus, a digital cookbook raises money for independent restaurants, and Maine breweries embrace the Black is Beautiful campaign.
Run and Eat: Sample Asian street food at Brunswick pop-up
Zao Ze Café has temporarily taken over the kitchen at Tao Yuan.
Maine Gardener: These Maine-designed dresses give a whole new meaning to floral pattern
Just don’t put these outfits in the laundry.
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Writers & Lovers’ and ‘At First Light’
Lily King’s riveting portrayal of convincing characters, and a magnificent art-history book featuring 26 Maine artists over two centuries
Strand on the Air: Son of Social Distancing Special is set for June 28
This weekend brings streaming shows from The Mallett Brothers Band, Opera on Tap and a Strand Theatre radio presentation.
J.K. Rowling’s transgender comments push 4 authors to quit agency representing her
Rowling has a long history of controversial comments seen as transphobic.
Bar Guide: Get in the spirit with no-fuss infusions
Making your own flavored alcohol is surprisingly easy.
Run & Eat: Minato Express offers Japanese in a jiff
Popular Portland restaurant Izakaya Minato is making inexpensive bento boxes and more for pickup.