The nominations include national category nods for Outstanding Restaurateur, Outstanding Bakery, and five of the 20 nominations for Best Chef: Northeast.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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AI is changing the game at Maine restaurants – whether they know it or not
The technology provides assistance for everything from data crunching to taking reservations and learning about new dishes.
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After 40 years, the pioneers of Maine winemaking are closing up shop
The Bartlett Maine Estate Winery in Gouldsboro is for sale, as its founders, famous for their complex, award-winning blueberry wines, consider retirement.
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Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery in Union to permanently close
The business suffered a devastating fire last fall.
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When the news is bad, this Maine food writer says cooking can be self-care
Culinary arts therapy may help foster happiness, mindfulness and calm.
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For some Maine bartenders, sobriety on the job is a growing trend
Hospitality workers who don’t drink say it’s getting easier to avoid temptation even though alcohol is all around them.
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Strangers met for dinner at 5 Portland restaurants. Despite our fears, it was fun. | Column
Based on personal traits and dining preferences, The Maine Dinner Club matches people up to share a meal out. It wasn’t as awkward as you might think.
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Vote for the best places to eat and drink in Greater Portland
We are reimagining our annual food awards coverage and want to hear from you. Vote now through the end of January.
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Visit Portland launches Winter Weekdays hospitality promotion
The campaign aims to boost Maine’s dining and hotel business during the slow season.
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Juiced. in Hallowell closing due to rent pressures
The healthy food and drink café opened on Water Street 12 years ago.