Have your Mounds, Almond Joys and Tootsie Rolls in liquid form.
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 inFood & Dining, Recipes
Homefront: Spin on shepherd’s pie is lazy, low-carb comfort food
Ground turkey and mashed cauliflower slim down the dish.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
Holy Donut closing its shop in Portland’s Old Port
The company says the pandemic forced its hand and Monday will be the Exchange Street location’s last day in business as Holy Donut searches for a bigger space in the Old Port.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Bar Guide: Take a virtual pub crawl of fall cocktail specials
If you go on this tour in person, make sure to spread it out over several days.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Bar Guide: Stock up on syrup and make these maple cocktails
Use Maine Maple Producers Weekend as an excuse to sip on the sweet stuff.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Indie Film: At the Camden International Film Festival, you’ve got options
A new drive-in theater and streaming nonfiction films are among them.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Bar Guide: Use kombucha as a mixer for creative cocktails
Follow recipes posted regularly by Root Wild or order a mixed drink from these Portland bars.
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Bar Guide: Cocktails now come bundled with other fun stuff
Have fancy drinks while you’re setting sail, watching a movie or making a meal.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Lift your spirits with these 28 happy hour deals
Despite the pandemic, these restaurants are still offering specials on food and drinks.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Eat & Run: Just off the highway, Day’s makes for satisfying stop
Despite the traffic out front of the Yarmouth seafood shack, a serene seating area awaits.