The Dating (and Dining) Game: A guide to best Maine restaurants for romance

Food

Published
February 9, 2020

The Dating (and Dining) Game: A guide to best Maine restaurants for romance

Eating out can be a great way to get to know someone or to celebrate the love you already share. Our guide to the best local spots for couples at all ages and stages.
Published
February 9, 2020

Maine Gardener: If you can’t beat invasives in toto, beat them in part

Gardeners and wildlands managers, don't give up if you can't eradicate invasive plants. Even slowing their spread is helpful.
Published
February 9, 2020

One colossal cookbook, two very different opinions

When it comes to "The Side Dish Bible" by America's Test Kitchen, our reviewer and his partner diverge. Are the recipes laborious and far too numerous? Or will the dishes they make beat the pants off the competition at the next office potluck?
Published
February 9, 2020

Green Plate Special: On Valentine’s Day, think sweet potatoes for your sweetheart

More local farmers are growing the tubers, which turn out to be a perfect pair for Maine maple syrup.
Published
February 9, 2020

In this flu-season comfort soup, chicken is a supporting actor

Simmered drumsticks give this Japanese dish its start, but kabocha squash is the star of the show.
Published
February 9, 2020

Versatile make-ahead baking mix yields muffins in minutes

The dry mix keeps for months and lends itself to a host of sweet or savory taste combinations.
Published
February 2, 2020

Can you get through a meal without your phone?

In one case, Maine diners will get a discount on their check in return.
Published
January 28, 2020

Chick-Fil-A’s war with Popeyes drains supply of little chickens

Today’s broiler varieties, the ones raised for meat, average more than 6 pounds each. In 1925, they weighed 2.5 pounds.
Published
January 26, 2020

Dine Out Maine: Is it a restaurant? A classroom? A vintage store?

However you define it, Vessel & Vine is terrific.
Published
January 26, 2020

Tortellini at Midnight: A memorable Italian indulgence

"A collection of comforting, family-friendly recipes and menus that we consider heirlooms to inspire your own," writes author Emiko Davies. Her mother-in-law's apple cake proved the point.