The year brought more – more celebrities, more vegan eating, more vegan options and even a vegan lobster roll.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Royale Lunch Bar will return from break with new fried chicken focus
Despite its name, the Old Port restaurant plans to add daily dinner service.
Taqueria 207 brings fun Mexican vibe to OOB
The new eatery opened in September and is easy to miss on Ocean Park Road, but worth the trip.
Plum delicious – with hard sauce
The Gaylord family in Wells puts Quaker Plum Pudding on the table every Christmas in honor of their mémé.
‘The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes’ is the only cookbook you need
Assuming you have an Instant Pot, that is. The recipes are varied, easy, enticing and economical.
Whiskey makers are making a play for climate-conscious drinkers
From sustainable sourcing of water and wood to monarch butterfly stations, spirit makers are becoming more ecologically aware.
How to make panforte, Italy’s medieval-era fruitcake with a peppery kick
Enjoy Christmas in Tuscany, without braving the holiday airport crowds.
Dine Out Maine: At Enio’s, the feel may be low-key but the food is anything but
This under-the-radar South Portland restaurant serving mostly rustic Italian food gets four stars.
Maine Gardener: What to buy the gardener on your list
In short, plants or tools. Or a surprise gift (read on) that may be the best of them all.
Of plagiarism and pie
Does anybody own a beloved family recipe? And if so, who: The source of the recipe? The family matriarch? The subsequent generations?