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Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Green Plate Special: Put down the remote and come back to the table
No more giving over the dinner table to pandemic projects. It’s been rededicated to dinner.
Will changes in the food industry produced by the pandemic stay or go?
Proprietors and customers weigh in on cocktails-to-go, ubiquitous takeout, restaurants as grocers…and lots more.
The Wrap: Hugo’s will stay closed until fall, Tao Yuan owner launches a summer pop-up
Also, Chez Rosa opens for outdoor dining, and Little Woodfords is on the move.
The Farmhouse Beer Garden restaurant coming to Farmington
“Farmington needs to have some nice places to be outside, have a beer. Right now, the timing is very appropriate,” the owner said.
Run and Eat: Ramona’s hoagie lives up to the hype
Portland’s new Philly-style hoagie shop offers a lineup of satisfying sandwiches.
Four Portland businesses change licenses to reopen earlier
Four bars and tasting rooms in Portland have changed their state licensing so they qualify as restaurants and can reopen in June.
Bar Guide: Make use of those bottles in the back of your liquor cabinet
Ever wonder what to do with those random liqueurs you’ve amassed? Here’s your answer.
Vegan Kitchen: Little Lad’s, a vegan food company and one-time cafe, turns 25
If you don’t know its Herbal Corn popcorn, you should probably set aside this article, just for now, and go find some.
Dine In Maine: Beyond Oodles, some exciting noodles
Packaged ramen to the rescue.