It’s light, fresh and herbal, with the characteristic Thai flavors of sweet, spicy, salty and sour.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
Vinland restaurant closes permanently
The famously all-local restaurant in Portland could not survive the pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
There will be no additional James Beard Award winners this year – or next
The James Beard Foundation has decided not to name any more winners this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is canceling next year’s awards.
Posted inFood & Dining, Nation & World, New England
‘Calamari comeback’: Rhode Island’s DNC video gets big buzz
Rhode Island was a big sensation at the virtual Democratic National Convention for its unconventional video plugging calamari — the state’s official appetizer.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Reservations, renovations and reopenings
Exclusive dinners sell out, Harding Smith renovates the Rooms restaurants, and the Thistle Pig is now Engrain.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Run & Eat: Fat Boy Drive-In has more than just burgers
The Brunswick establishment offers an egg sandwich, a BLT, nostalgia and a sense of normalcy.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Bar Guide: Pair each of these summer activities with the perfect cocktail
Have a S’moretini ’round the campfire, or a Sea Breeze while you sail.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
Can shortage concerns local breweries
With keg sales down, and pandemic restrictions still in effect, craft breweries are relying on canned beer sales to stay in business.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
What should you tip during a pandemic?
Mainers have been tipping generously, whether dining in, picking up takeout or ordering delivery – and that’s the right thing to do, experts and restaurant workers say.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Homefront: David Lebovitz to the rescue when peaches reach peak
A French tart – Moelleux aux fruits d’ete – is the landing point for some Maine peaches.