Its ripple effects are still being felt, such as considerable changes in the American diet.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Green Plate Special: Spice is nice, especially when it’s local
A farm in Scarborough has just begun to sell ground sumac from local trees, a spice much used in cookery of the Levant.
Maine Gardener: How to grow hydrangeas
These shrubs are showy, but also can be finicky. Choose wisely.
Market Basket will open Friday in Westbrook
The supermarket chain’s second location in Maine is expected to create about 320 new jobs.
The Wrap: Two new restaurants, and a longtime employee leaves Fore Street
Paella Seafood has opened in Portland, and Kuno is scheduled to come in the fall.
Fast food from these chains is ‘packaged in pollution,’ report says
Maine passed restrictions on so-called ‘forevever chemicals’ in 2019, and many restaurants have announced plans to reduce or eliminate PFAS in their materials.
Run & Eat: For simple sandwiches, try Je’s Neighborhood Store
This little neighborhood sandwich shop can also satisfy your cravings for fair food in a year when most fairs have been canceled.
Bar Guide: Meet Arvid Brown, the best bartender in town
The Baharat bar manager was the first winner of a new Portland bartending competition.
Cool off with a range of icy treats, from colorful shave ice to boozy ice pops
We’ve got the answer to the sweltering heat Maine has experienced for much of the summer: Ice Ice Baby.