Supply problems in West Africa, the commodities market and uncertain tariffs have forced local chocolate makers to find creative solutions to doing business.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Leslie Bridgers, Things to Do
I won a membership to Portland’s only bottle club. Here’s what it’s like
For a monthly locker fee, members of Man & Oak get a convenient place to have a drink in town with plush furniture and a convivial atmosphere.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Elevation Burger closes Augusta and other Maine locations
The national chain has struggled financially in recent years.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
Maine shut out of James Beard Award final round for first time in 11 years
None of the state’s 9 semifinalists moved on in the annual competition, often called the Oscars of the food world. That hasn’t happened since 2014.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Reinvention! Transformation! What should the restaurant of the future look like?
The modern restaurant dates back to the French Revolution. It may be time for a wholesale change. Local restaurateurs discuss how they might alter its framework, or how they already have.
Posted inBusiness, Central Maine Eats, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow mainstay Bee’s Snack Bar closes after 77 years
While Bee’s operated for nearly eight decades through natural disasters and economic swings, the owners say the closure of the Ticonic Bridge for repairs and high operating costs have taken their toll.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Maine Maple Weekend turns sweet 42
More than 100 farms and sugarhouses around the state will be celebrating this weekend, with free tours, samples, treats, animals and more.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
A Maine Italian isn’t just beloved – it’s a rite of passage on a roll
The boiled ham and American cheese sandwich has been a Maine staple for generations and a source of confusion for people from away.
Posted inAnimals, Food & Dining, Health, Maine, News
More than 20 birds found on Ogunquit Beach likely died of avian flu
State officials warn that the risk for animals is high and urge residents to take precautions to limit the spread of the virus.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food & Dining, Life & Culture, Maine, Recipes
Setting the scene onstage when the scene involves food
At local theaters, a recent run of food-related shows requires careful consideration for the food on stage.