Mainers whose families came here from other parts of the globe embrace the Thanksgiving holiday with delicious food – it’s just not always turkey.
Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Patron files race discrimination lawsuit against Boone’s Fish House
The plaintiff, who went to the restaurant with a group of friends, says the wait staff told her ‘this isn’t your kind of place’ and asked them to leave. Owner Harding Lee Smith denies the claim.
Old Port eatery Sonny’s set to become a burger place with ‘real food’
The restaurant will close at the end of this year to make way for Black Cow, a burger-and-shake shop.
Chorizo takes Brussels sprouts on a fun Spanish holiday
This recipe, with spicy sausage, bread crumbs and garlic, makes a surprising change from roasted vegetables.
Hearty, rib-sticking ingredients define this cold-weather salad
Toss those root vegetables in olive oil and roast them up.
Freezing biscuits to bake later turns out to be a great, flaky idea
They’re excellent when they’re first put together, but even better after they spend some time in the cold.
Think kale is ‘so over’? Try it kissed by cream and cheese
If you’re a fan of creamed spinach, this recipe pushes the envelope.
The Maine Ingredient: Hearty supper sandwiches a perfect go-to option
They’re easy for this busy time of year, yet still satisfying.
Maine chefs, cookbook authors offer tips on transforming your Thanksgiving repertoire
Consider these recipes to put a twist on your favorite dishes without ruining them.
Dine Out Maine: ‘Coffee nerds’ use their noodles to break delicious new grounds
Vien Dobui of Tandem Coffee and his wife, Jessica Sheahan, open a Vietnamese noodle restaurant, Cong Tu Bot, which serves a four-star meal.