As concern over the virus grows, restaurants work to alleviate customers’ fears and to prepare themselves for what may come.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine Authors, Uncategorized
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody’ and ‘The Vigilance of Stars’
JANE DARROWFIELD, PROFESSIONAL BUSYBODY Whoever said “Age is not important, unless you are a cheese,” never stayed at Walden Spring, a life-care retirement community in Concord, Massachusetts. Residents play bingo, dance, do yoga and commit murder. This is the first volume in a new mystery series by popular Boothbay Harbor author Barbara Ross. She also […]
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Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Movie Review J.P. Devine, Things to Do
J.P. Devine Movie Review: “Emma”
Film based on Jane Austen’s book provides smiles all around, writes Devine.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, On Music Lucky Clark, Things to Do
Lucky Clark On Music: Bob Catalano
No Shoes Nation Band to perform at The ELM in Waterville.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Five Fifty-Five is closing, bartenders taste victory and Hawaiian shave ice coming soon
Plus New York Times food editor Sam Sifton talks about food – what else? – at Maine Voices Live.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Portland restaurant Five Fifty-Five closing after 17 years
The owners of one of the city’s best-known restaurants have announced they’re closing in April.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Michael Schur’s `How to Be Good’ will be published in 2021
The creator of “The Good Place’ is here to help.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Barbara Neely, creator of 1st black female series sleuth, dies at 78
She was named the 2020 Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
A brewer’s decision to ‘Do What’s Right’ pays off, for the planet and his bottom line
Dan Kleban and his brother founded Maine Beer Co. during the Great Recession and have taken it to national prominence.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Contrasting ideas are at the heart of Miyake
Go for the high-end sushi. Stay for the more casual dishes. Together, they add up to four stars.