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Business, Food & Dining

The Wrap: Our favorite food groups – wings, beer and chocolate

by Meredith Goad February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

A Portland restaurant changes its name, and a vegan restaurant is coming to Biddeford.

Food & Dining, Things to Do

Eat and Run: Copper Branch makes plant-based bowls even a carnivore could love

by Aimsel Ponti February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

The vegan chain opened its first Maine location in downtown Portland in December.

Food & Dining, Things to Do

Bar Guide: Wilson County puts the bar in barbecue

by Angie Bryan February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

The new restaurant in West Bayside has specialty cocktails and 28 draft lines.

Food & Dining

The Dating (and Dining) Game: A guide to best Maine restaurants for romance

by Meredith Goad February 9, 2020February 10, 2020

Eating out can be a great way to get to know someone or to celebrate the love you already share. Our guide to the best local spots for couples at all ages and stages.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Maine Gardener: If you can’t beat invasives in toto, beat them in part

by Tom Atwell February 9, 2020February 10, 2020

Gardeners and wildlands managers, don’t give up if you can’t eradicate invasive plants. Even slowing their spread is helpful.

Cookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes

One colossal cookbook, two very different opinions

by Peter McGuire February 9, 2020February 10, 2020

When it comes to “The Side Dish Bible” by America’s Test Kitchen, our reviewer and his partner diverge. Are the recipes laborious and far too numerous? Or will the dishes they make beat the pants off the competition at the next office potluck?