Amanda Beal is asking the federal government to temporarily lift restrictions that prevent state-inspected meat from being sold or donated across state lines.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine diner that twice appeared on Food Network to close after 66 years
Uncle Andy’s Diner owner, Dennis Fogg, says takeout business hasn’t been enough to keep the diner afloat, and he’ll close it for good at the end of May.
The Wrap: Bam Bam gets air time, Arabica shuffles around and more comes to the curb
Plus, new owners for Long Island’s convenience store and an opportunity to time travel.
Green Plate Special: Separated by a pandemic, a mom and her son steal virtual time to cook
Plus a gnocchi recipe that will transport you to Italy.
Five Maine chefs named finalists for a James Beard Foundation Award
The 2020 awards come at a time of tremendous turmoil and adversity for restaurants.
Questions riddle restaurant reopenings, from capacity limit to customer appetite
Restaurateurs in Maine at last have a date for reopening, but many wonder to what extent they can or should.
Bar Guide: Travel the world through your cocktail shaker
Let those Cinco de Mayo margaritas just mark the start of your international imbibing.
Homefront: Home-baked bread is within your grasp
Editor’s Note: We have been asking readers (and the occasional Press Herald writer) to tell us what they are cooking, and why, during this time of self-isolation. This week, MEGAN GRAY, who cover courts for the Press Herald, tells us about attempting homemade bread. Bonus: she threw in a recipe for an Italian-esque white bean […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Takeout
To get the most out of takeout and delivery during these unsettling times, take our advice.
Dine In Maine: Dinner and a movie
Watch a terrific food movie. Pair it with terrific take-out from a local restaurant: win-win.