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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, Things to Do
Bar Guide: What’s the real difference between a restaurant and a bar?
Legally, it’s about a license, but it can be hard to tell by the experience.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special
Green Plate Special: Bookend tomato season with confit now, consomme later
When you’ve had your fill of them fresh off the vine, these recipes will be waiting.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Homefront: Get creative between the layers of scalloped potatoes
Spruce up the classic comfort food with chives, anchovies or spinach.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: The time might be ripe to pick, even if the tomato isn’t
Protecting your fruit from critters is the last critical step to growing tomatoes.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Indie Film: Filmmakers find right place at the right time for ‘Wrong Lanes’
The Maine crew’s submission to the 48 Hour Film Project made it to the semifinals.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Bar Guide: When life doesn’t give you lemons, make these limeade summer sippers
Fresh or from concentrate, limeade can be mixed with most any kind of liquor.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Dine In Maine: Grab and go, then grab and grill from Garrison spin-offs
Chef Christian Hayes is selling tasty takeout and quality groceries out of the Sparhawk Mill in Yarmouth.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan Kitchen: Hearts of palm, oyster mushrooms make tasty ‘lobster’ rolls
Vegan lobster rolls are finally making an appearance in Maine.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Homefront: Reproduce restaurant flavors with this easy version of bibimbap
There’s no need to be intimidated by the popular Korean dish.