Elda will serve small plates inspired by local ingredients.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Holy Donut criticized on social media for teaming with Salvation Army
Commenters on Facebook say The Salvation Army has a history of discriminating against the LGBT community. The non-profit has denied those allegations.
Loss of Maine shrimp deprives chefs, clam shacks of a delicacy
Many are turning to Canadian or farm-raised alternatives from far afield, but for some local restaurateurs, it’s: ‘Sorry, no substitutes.’
A little whine with dinner? Complaining in a restaurant is a delicate business
Restaurateurs describe how patrons can be assertive without crossing a line.
Stubbornly cold oven threatens to derail Thanksgiving meal
For Food editor Peggy Grodinsky, the hours leading up to the holiday feast were calm. Too calm.
‘Grill My Cheese’ offers upgrades to the classic comfort food
This new cookbook gets down to the melty minutiae.
Hospitals in Maine work to offer healthier menu options
Processed meats and soda get the ax, while whole grains and beans get the thumbs up.
Lighten up shepherd’s pie with beef and cauliflower
This recipe maintains what you like about the original, but it opts for something healthier.
Lemon curd makes for a tasty holiday gift
And it’s how you choose to use the condiment that makes it fun.
Hey millennials – here’s a new take on avocado toast
This time it’s topped with an underappreciated fruit called persimmon.