A seafood restaurant chain gave away 100 lobster rolls to customers who signed a petition calling for a lobster emoji.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining
Channing Daughters: No frills, no hype, just darn good wine
The New York winery avoids silly names and cutesy labels, but its products are splendid to drink.
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Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
‘Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen’ offers a lively introduction to an unfamiliar cuisine
Writer Zoe Adjonyoh gives clear instructions for ‘traditional Ghanaian recipes re-mixed for the modern kitchen.’
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Diners share memories of Portland’s former Roma Cafe
Patrons recall what it was like to eat at the spot once considered the city’s best special occasion and most romantic restaurant.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Tangy orange dip a gallant escort for late-summer fruit
The dip is whipped up in seconds, and it only uses three ingredients.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan restaurants spreading in Maine, one plate at a time
Two new plant-based restaurants open, one in Brunswick, the other in Northeast Harbor.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
A menu well-suited for Dad: sausage for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Here are ways to enjoy it around the clock.
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The Roma Cafe is reborn in Portland, with ‘big shoes to fill’
Patrons arrive at the newly reopened restaurant, bearing fond memories of special occasions celebrated in the elegant and iconic space.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News
‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ filmmaker Tobe Hooper, 74, dies
Reviewers criticized the movie, but it eventually won praise as one of the greatest horror films of all time
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Litchfield spice company will make blends for food TV star Andrew Zimmern
Gryffon Ridge Spice Merchants has developed seven spice blends for Zimmern’s website, all based on his travels.