When they pull their knives, Ray has a bigger, louder response. It’s an applause worthy moment, and I’m happy to say, “The Gentleman” has buckets of them J.P. Devine writes.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Missteps lead publishing industry to review diversity effort
Mexican American authors and others have cited ‘American Dirt’ as evidence of a publishing culture where white voices are valued above others.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Our favorite food groups – wings, beer and chocolate
A Portland restaurant changes its name, and a vegan restaurant is coming to Biddeford.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Eat and Run: Copper Branch makes plant-based bowls even a carnivore could love
The vegan chain opened its first Maine location in downtown Portland in December.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Bar Guide: Wilson County puts the bar in barbecue
The new restaurant in West Bayside has specialty cocktails and 28 draft lines.
Posted inFood & Dining
The Dating (and Dining) Game: A guide to best Maine restaurants for romance
Eating out can be a great way to get to know someone or to celebrate the love you already share. Our guide to the best local spots for couples at all ages and stages.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: If you can’t beat invasives in toto, beat them in part
Gardeners and wildlands managers, don’t give up if you can’t eradicate invasive plants. Even slowing their spread is helpful.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
One colossal cookbook, two very different opinions
When it comes to “The Side Dish Bible” by America’s Test Kitchen, our reviewer and his partner diverge. Are the recipes laborious and far too numerous? Or will the dishes they make beat the pants off the competition at the next office potluck?
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: On Valentine’s Day, think sweet potatoes for your sweetheart
More local farmers are growing the tubers, which turn out to be a perfect pair for Maine maple syrup.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine Authors, Times Record
Governor lends her voice to new televised poetry series
Maine Poet Laureate Stuart Kestenbaum builds on the success of the ‘Poems from Here’ radio program and expands it into a TV series, featuring Mainers – including Gov. Janet Mills – speaking poems.