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Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Shucking school shows you the right way to open an oyster
Take a lesson from the folks at The Shop, the new oyster bar and store on Washington Avenue in Portland.
Yarmouth chef to compete on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’
Christian Hayes, who owns the Dandelion Catering Co. with his wife, Christine, will battle three other chefs for a $10,000 prize in an episode airing March 20.
Recipe: Local flour, sunflower seed and olive oil crackers
This recipe makes 28 large crackers.
Dine Out Maine: A shifting menu of comforting dishes mostly shines at Sammy’s Deluxe in Rockland
This is unfussy food done with care.
Truffle food truck to roll into Maine food scene
With entrees around $15, The Truffle Truck will also offer fresh-shaved truffles to top off its dishes.
Portland pub owners plan to open new restaurant in Scarborough
The couple that operates Shay’s Grill Pub in Monument Square want to open Dunstan Tap & Table, a pub-style restaurant, in May.
Chef Summit begins in Portland on Thursday
After two days of industry talks, the summit will move to Sunday River for a reception and sold-out Grand Tasting.
Recipes: Instant Pot Super Bowl dishes sure to be crowd-pleasers
Local chefs offer ideas for delicious additions to the buffet table.
Recipe: Buffalo bites, hold the meat
Follow these steps for vegan Super Bowl treats.