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Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Market Basket will open Friday in Westbrook
The supermarket chain’s second location in Maine is expected to create about 320 new jobs.
The Wrap: Two new restaurants, and a longtime employee leaves Fore Street
Paella Seafood has opened in Portland, and Kuno is scheduled to come in the fall.
Fast food from these chains is ‘packaged in pollution,’ report says
Maine passed restrictions on so-called ‘forevever chemicals’ in 2019, and many restaurants have announced plans to reduce or eliminate PFAS in their materials.
Run & Eat: For simple sandwiches, try Je’s Neighborhood Store
This little neighborhood sandwich shop can also satisfy your cravings for fair food in a year when most fairs have been canceled.
Bar Guide: Meet Arvid Brown, the best bartender in town
The Baharat bar manager was the first winner of a new Portland bartending competition.
Cool off with a range of icy treats, from colorful shave ice to boozy ice pops
We’ve got the answer to the sweltering heat Maine has experienced for much of the summer: Ice Ice Baby.
Green Plate Special: Advice we can follow: Stay cool, and eat more pie
Banana Cream Pie keeps your kitchen, and you, cool.
Maine Gardener: Prep now for a better garden next year
It might be boring, but so will next spring if you’re housebound with nothing to do.
Restaurant delivery service expanding to Brunswick
The Portland food delivery service 2DineIn will launch its first satellite location Aug. 17.