Some of the presumed negatives of casual chains are part of their appeal, beginning with no surprises.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Trump administration proposes allowing tip-pooling in restaurants
Critics say ending the Labor Department’s practice of treating gratuities as the property of workers would be stealing workers’ wages.
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World’s largest, most lavish Starbucks opens in Shanghai
The new roastery is the first non-U.S. location of a new series of splashy shops designed to offer a more ‘immersive’ experience for coffee lovers.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Salad can add pizzazz to a hearty holiday meal
There’s more to the feast than the impressive roasts, potatoes and pies. And this side comes together in 20 minutes.
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Field blend wine: Like a party full of diverse grapes, with some dice-rolling
In this unpredictable kind of blend, various varietals ferment together and form interesting combinations.
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Welcome the new year with a special sparkling cocktail
Cup of Kindness, anyone?
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Coconut, the star of many food trends, bakes up beautifully in pound cake
It basically conquers all.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Santa seem buff? Could be from hoisting all those vegan cookbooks
The latest trends in vegan cooking include aquafaba, carrot hot dogs and cauliflower.
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Head chef at Scales painstakingly prepares paté en croute over 3 days
Frederic Eliot makes the rectangle of pork paté just a little more perfect each time. And the stakes are high – the smallest crack in the dough or the smallest variation in temperature can sink the dish.
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Dozens of local restaurants to serve up the sweets at fundraiser Monday
A holiday sweets extravaganza will feature more than two dozen restaurants, bakeries and confectioners.