Saturday’s fourth edition of the Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival wraps up the summer with a big party while keeping its small-town feel.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Dough Your Job, Patriots fans: Eat this ice cream
Maine-based Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream has unveiled the new ‘official’ ice cream of the New England Patriots, and it’s filled with chocolate caramel footballs.
Pat’s Pizza in the Old Port has new owners
The restaurant will close Sunday night for a brief period so the new owners can reorganize and then reopen.
The Wrap: Recapping a crazy week, plus cider! cheese! ale!
Portlanders said goodbye to Silly’s and Brian Ború, and welcomed back the Crooked Mile Café.
Rep. Pingree, deputy FDA commissioner hear ideas for reducing food waste
Maine’s 1st District congresswoman says cutting down on food waste is good policy that will help the environment by reducing the carbon emissions that promote global warming.
Bring your appetite to Waterville’s Buen Apetito
The Mexican restaurant at Railroad Square does many things well, including the food, service and atmosphere.
Dine Out Maine: Traditional and crossover tacos take center stage at the stylish Bird & Co.
The ordering trick to this ear-splitting Woodfords Corner neighborhood spot is knowing which to select and which to avoid.
Sweets take over Portland’s streets
Just in time for Labor Day weekend, here’s a guide to local food carts and trucks that specialize in ice cream and other desserts.
Late bloomers that are worth the wait
Don’t let your garden go green. These flowers will add color even as the gardening season winds down.
Green Plate Special: Some tips for sustainable seed-eating
Do you feast on flaxseeds? Snack on sesames? Pig out on pepitas? Follow these guidelines to do so while maintaining a small ecological footprint.