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Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Dine Out Maine: So a restaurant critic walks into a ball game …
Here’s the lowdown on the eats at Hadlock Field, from the lobster popcorn to the Muddy Sea Dog Biscuit.
In Portland, vegan burgers are sizzling hot
Both the Impossible Burger and the Beyond Burger are menu staples in the city.
A pearl among grains, Maine-grown barley doesn’t need beef soup to shine
Pearled Black Nile Barley comes from an Aroostook County to your plate (with a brief stop at Maine Grains).
Invasive species strategy: ‘If you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em’
Developing culinary markets for green crabs could both reduce their impact on native species and turn a profit.
Freeport wine bar Conundrum closes
The owner said a ‘lack of employees’ led to the decision.
The Wrap: Money is raised, restaurants open, people die before their time
A food truck rolls into town, a Basque cider bar is on its way, and bakers band together to “raise dough” for asylum seekers.
Dairy Delite in Berwick lives up to its name, and more
The ice cream is great, and so are the burgers and chicken tenders.
Not all single-use plates, forks and spoons are created equal
When you are throwing a large party that requires disposable dishware, choose carefully.
Sidewalks help satisfy a hunger for outdoor dining in Portland
This year, 219 restaurants have permits for sidewalk seating, up from 98 in 2016.