Owners who had planned to reopen their dining rooms Monday say they weren’t given enough notice of the change, and the money and effort they’ve put into reopening is wasted.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
The Wrap: LB Kitchen West closes permanently
The food truck park in Wells will open June 4, and you can now buy Holy Donuts at Hannaford.
Run & Eat: Ramen and rice on the run
Pai Men Miyake in Portland brings its creative and tasty ramen, rice bowls and other dishes speedily to your car.
Bar Guide: Allen’s Cold Brew puts a smooth twist on the beloved coffee brandy
Mix up a Cold Fashioned or espresso martini with the new style.
Homefront: A chicken recipe for weathering tough times
Military wives are used to being tested and they know how to stretch a buck.
Dine In Maine: What does a prestigious award nomination mean when your doors are closed?
It’s complicated.
Beer to go may be here to stay
Maine breweries are offering curbside pickup and delivery during the pandemic, and for the foreseeable future, as customers appreciate the convenience.
Green Plate Special: Local food has filled gaps in supply chains disrupted by the pandemic
Experts urge customers not to abandon local producers in favor of cheap, supermarket food once the shutdown ends.
Maine Gardener: Let a hundred flowers bloom
Planting vegetables lets you eat locally all summer long. But don’t forget the power, and beauty, of flowers.
Vegan Kitchen: Embrace of vegetarian diets in Maine predates statehood
In fact, a historical exploration extends the meat-free phenomenon to the days of the American Revolution.