While animal-based food processors experienced problems, vegan options abounded on local menus.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Openings, closings, and a plea for help
More & Co. and Ernie’s Pool & Darts close for good. Blackstones bar launches GoFundMe campaign.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Run & Eat: Belfast hot dog cart cuts the mustard
The Moody Dog is serving out of a production kitchen on weekdays and in front of Marshall Wharf Brewing on weekends.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Maine plays a role in these holiday movies
Looking for a festive film? Choose one that stars a Mainer, is set in Maine or was filmed in the state.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Bar Guide: Get into the holiday spirits, out or at home
Order these festive concoctions off local menus or recreate them yourself.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Keep up your fresh food supply by growing it inside
Sprouts, mushrooms and herbs are among the foods you can grow indoors.
Posted inGreen plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Sear ye! Sear ye! Scallop season is here
For more than one reason, it’s worth shelling out for Maine dayboat scallops.
Posted inFood & Dining
Dine In: The best fried foods you can get to go
Our restaurant critic rounds up his favorites from Maine eateries in celebration of Hanukkah – and in defiance of his cardiologist.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Reopenings, another Otto and 96 years of Miller Time
Terlingua’s back and bigger than ever, plus a chance to get a deal on a meal out.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
It’s Miller Time at Sanford man’s 96th birthday
The company presented Ben Simpson with his favorite beer – 96-calorie Miller Lite – in cake form.