The 2 Portland businesses share a building in the Old Port that was damaged in a hood vent fire Sunday.
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Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Old Port restaurants remain closed in fire’s aftermath
City inspectors will visit Flatbread Co. and Ri Ra Irish Pub and Restaurant over the next 2 days to discuss reopening dates.
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Gelato Fiasco switches to paper packaging to reduce plastic waste
The Maine-based gelato maker says the switch to paper should keep 3 million plastic containers out of the waste stream annually.
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PBR Hard Coffee creating a buzz in Maine test market
‘It is kind of like a Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee, with alcohol,’ said one liquor store manager. Maine is one of 5 states the brewery chose to test its new concoction.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Two Old Port restaurants temporarily closed after fire
Flatbread Co. and Ri Ra Irish Pub remained closed on Monday after a fire in a hood vent Sunday afternoon.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
A Cafe & Bakery a welcome addition to Wells
Good food, service and atmosphere – what more can you ask for?
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Berries past their peak? Not to worry.
Whatever you do, don’t throw them out. Terrific ways to transform mushy berries abound.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: In Vinalhaven, a restaurant in its 2nd season is still finding its sea legs
As The Nightingale transforms from fast-casual to upscale-casual, its wine list impresses and its food shows both promise and problems.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Sweet, juicy tomatoes with creamy dressing. Come summer, who could ask for anything more?
To keep flavor but reduce the potential for sogginess, salt the tomatoes and reserve some of the water they release.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
‘The New England Catch’ has its ways with seafood
Summertime calls for meals based on fresh fish and seafood, accompanied by garden bounty and a little bit of adventurous spirit.