The new chef-owned truck sets up at Gneiss Brewing in Limerick on weekends.
Leslie Bridgers
Columnist
Leslie Bridgers is a columnist for the Portland Press Herald, writing about Maine culture, customs and the things we notice and wonder about in our everyday lives. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left. She joined the Portland Press Herald in 2011 as a reporter and spent seven years as the paper’s features editor, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and food.
Tap Lines: Missing the parade? Celebrate Pride at a craft brewery instead
Several Maine brewers are showing support for LGBTQ rights with special releases and merchandise.
Bar Guide: Q&A with New York cocktail columnist Robert Simonson, en route to Maine
He’ll be at Hunt & Alpine on Thursday to promote his book, ‘Mezcal and Tequila Cocktails,’ before traveling through the state.
Tap Lines: Doughnuts claim their rightful place in these craft beers
Brewing with pastries might not be as gimmicky as it seems.
Bar Guide: Rigby Yard transitions from coffee to cocktails on weekends
The train-themed restaurant, bar, coffeeshop and work space is a welcome addition to Portland’s Wharf Street.
Indie Film: State motto takes on terrifying meaning in horror short ‘Dirigo’
Skowhegan native and Portland resident Noah Bessey’s film was selected to represent Maine in The United States of Horror anthology.
Run & Eat: If you spot Lucky Lou’s at lunchtime, lucky you
But the Greek food truck has great deals worth seeking out too.
Tap Lines: Wood-aged ‘clean’ beer styles put new spin on old practice
A sour from Allagash, a pale lager from Goodfire and a new version of Bissell Brothers’ Substance have all spent some quality time in a cask.
Indie Film: SMCC’s student film fest returns bigger and better
This year’s Maine Mayhem also includes the best of last year’s class, whose festival was canceled because of the pandemic.
Bar Guide: Via Vecchia crafts inspired cocktails around Italian liqueurs
The Old Port restaurant has a weekday happy hour menu with drink specials and small plates.