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Food, Recipes

In America, a love of beef on bread is all over the map

by Jim Webster The Washington Post October 26, 2016

From Buffalo to Los Angeles, regional influences give cities and states their own brands of meaty sandwiches.

Food, Recipes

For these 2 reasons, a classic combo endures

by Joe Yonan The Washington Post October 26, 2016

After a good coconut soak, red lentils are ready to top your rice.

Chop-Chop, Food, Recipes

For Five Fifty-Five pastry chef Yazmin Saraya, Day of the Dead is an important celebration

by Peggy Grodinsky October 26, 2016

The Mexican holiday, celebrated in early November, entices the spirits of the deceased back to Earth with their favorite foods.

Food

Bread and Butter: Once a year, restaurateurs host purveyors of ingredients

by Mike Wiley October 26, 2016December 9, 2016

They each donate something for the grand feast – vegetables, fish, beverages, maybe a lamb.

Business, Food, News

Maine restaurant owner to eliminate tipping, raise wages

by Meredith Goad October 25, 2016October 26, 2016

Cara Stadler says her restaurants in Portland and Brunswick will add an 18 percent surcharge to tabs and pay servers a starting wage of $15-$16 an hour.

Food, Restaurant reviews

Dine Out Maine: At Foulmouthed Brewing in South Portland, well-crafted sandwiches go with craft beer

by Andrew Ross October 23, 2016December 9, 2016

A homebrewer and former Hugo’s cook turns to elevated beer food.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

Augusta council approves $300,000 in aid to help restore downtown Colonial Theater

by Keith Edwards October 20, 2016October 20, 2016

The money would be transferred to the group organizing the renovation once the work is largely complete, according to City Manager William Bridgeo.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

Hallowell artist hangs new painting at Lithgow Public Library in Augusta

by Staff report Staff Report October 20, 2016December 15, 2017

The painting was commissioned by the Friends of Lithgow Library and hangs between the older section and the new addition to the library, which re-opened in August after an $11 million renovation and expansion.