Maine’s largest city established a national reputation as a destination while becoming a political trend-setter and a hotbed of economic development. But with it came growing pains.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
Put down that takeout menu; Chinese food is as near as your kitchen
In ‘Chinese Takeout Cookbook,’ Kwoklyn Wan instructs home cooks on how to make fast, tasty renditions of their favorite restaurant meals.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: At your next gathering, set a new, plant-based default
You’d be amazed at the difference it makes – both to people’s eating habits and the planet.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: More than 2 decades on, Fore Street gets better and better
The granddaddy of Portland’s farm-to-table ethos stays blissfully true to its mission.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Maine Food A to Z: Our annual roundup
In 2019, we embraced hard cider, mocktails and oat milk; fretted about the impact of climate change on our food supply; and mourned some beloved – now shuttered – restaurants.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Got an air fryer for a holiday gift? Make this first
The bagel chips are incredibly crisp and satisfying,
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
A rustic French-style tart with the best fleeting winter fruit
Quince is the word.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Choices – and perspectives – in the garden and elsewhere
Comments from readers and neighbors encourage columnist Tom Atwell to reflect.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Fishermen hope Mainers get hooked on ugly – but delicious – monkfish
The underappreciated species is highlighted in a food demonstration next month, part of a series to interest local seafood lovers in Maine’s diverse catch.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Eat & Run: It’s bye-bye bakery, hello hummus at Monument Square lunch spot
Just in time for your New Year’s resolution, Nura adds healthful vegetarian options to downtown Portland.