Here’s what you should know before getting a cocktail in partially reopened Portland.
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Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Dine In Maine: When will it be OK to review a restaurant?
Many of the old rules of reviewing no longer apply to an industry that has been shattered by the pandemic.
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Posted inFood & Dining
Homefront: For when you want to give eggplant Parmesan a rest
Even eggplant haters will like Spaghetti a L’Aubergine.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Public gardens around the state are reopening
Social-distancing rules are in place, but that doesn’t affect the beauty of Maine Coastal Botanical and other gardens.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special
Green Plate Special: Put down the remote and come back to the table
No more giving over the dinner table to pandemic projects. It’s been rededicated to dinner.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Will changes in the food industry produced by the pandemic stay or go?
Proprietors and customers weigh in on cocktails-to-go, ubiquitous takeout, restaurants as grocers…and lots more.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Hugo’s will stay closed until fall, Tao Yuan owner launches a summer pop-up
Also, Chez Rosa opens for outdoor dining, and Little Woodfords is on the move.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
The Farmhouse Beer Garden restaurant coming to Farmington
“Farmington needs to have some nice places to be outside, have a beer. Right now, the timing is very appropriate,” the owner said.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Run and Eat: Ramona’s hoagie lives up to the hype
Portland’s new Philly-style hoagie shop offers a lineup of satisfying sandwiches.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
Four Portland businesses change licenses to reopen earlier
Four bars and tasting rooms in Portland have changed their state licensing so they qualify as restaurants and can reopen in June.