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You won’t miss the meat when you make this mushroom burger

by AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN May 12, 2019May 13, 2019

Portobello mushroom burgers are no longer just a sad substitute for beef burgers; they are legitimately delicious choices on their own.

Food & Dining, Lifestyle, Vegan Kitchen

More vegan pregnancies, ergo more vegan kids — and many new books to cater to them

by Avery Yale Kamila May 12, 2019May 13, 2019

“It is really possible to have a healthy outcome to your pregnancy when following a vegan diet, ” says the author of a updated and reissued book.

Business, Food & Dining, Lifestyle, Maine

Vignola Cinque Terre in Portland closing, and building is under contract

by Meredith Goad May 8, 2019May 9, 2019

Vignola Cinque Terre will close permanently at the end of dinner service Sunday. Joshua Miranda, owner of Blyth & Burrows, plans to open a new restaurant there in the fall.

Food & Dining, Lifestyle, Nation & World

Meatsplainer: How new plant-based burgers compare to beef

by CANDICE CHOI Associated Press May 7, 2019May 12, 2019

A new era of meat alternatives is here, but patties from Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods can be nutritionally similar to beef.

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Dining, Lifestyle, Maine, News

Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing, wins James Beard award

by Dennis Hoey May 6, 2019May 7, 2019

He wins the outstanding wine, beer or spirits producer category, and was the only Mainer to reach the finals this year.

Business, Food & Dining, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Why is Steven Soderbergh coming to Portland? We’ll let him tell you

by Meredith Goad May 6, 2019May 5, 2019

The award-winning director will be at Little Giant Tuesday with his favorite liquor in hand.

Business, Food & Dining, Maine

West African cuisine to join international food offerings in Waterville

by Meg Robbins May 5, 2019May 6, 2019

Jordan Benissan plans to open Mé Lon Togo Bistro at 220 Main St. in the middle of May. The restaurant will feature West African dishes with a European influence.

Food & Dining, Lifestyle

A hunger for God: Ramadan means a month of fasting for Maine Muslims

by Meredith Goad May 5, 2019May 6, 2019

What is it like for devout Muslims who work in the food industry to give up all food and drink for hours a day? Ahmed Abbas tells us how he keeps the fast while running Ameera Bread.