The cafeteria heard student complaints about the lack of options – and took a big step forward.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Volunteers hope to restore the original Peary gardens on Eagle Island
But it’s not as straightforward as weed, till and plant.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Airlines are trying to improve their food
But feeding people at 35,000 feet is no easy task.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Technique, balance, simplicity. The Other Side Diner gets almost everything right
British food writer Elizabeth David famously wrote, “As everybody knows, there is only one infallible recipe for the perfect omelette: your own.” Judging by the Portland diner’s spinach omelette, she got that wrong.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining
Cookbook offers pasta favorites, but beware translation errors
“The Long and the Short of Pasta: A Collection of Treasured Italian Dishes” is filled with practical, accessible recipes.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival maintains that small-town vibe
Saturday’s fourth edition of the Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival wraps up the summer with a big party while keeping its small-town feel.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Dough Your Job, Patriots fans: Eat this ice cream
Maine-based Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream has unveiled the new ‘official’ ice cream of the New England Patriots, and it’s filled with chocolate caramel footballs.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Pat’s Pizza in the Old Port has new owners
The restaurant will close Sunday night for a brief period so the new owners can reorganize and then reopen.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Recapping a crazy week, plus cider! cheese! ale!
Portlanders said goodbye to Silly’s and Brian Ború, and welcomed back the Crooked Mile Café.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
Rep. Pingree, deputy FDA commissioner hear ideas for reducing food waste
Maine’s 1st District congresswoman says cutting down on food waste is good policy that will help the environment by reducing the carbon emissions that promote global warming.