Lemon chicken takes advantage of a citrus staple that is a cook’s secret weapon.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
St. Peter’s church in Portland cancels Italian Bazaar
The street festival, held annually in August, plans to return in 2021.
The Wrap: Curbside expansions, virtual tours and lobster lines
More restaurants and bakeries open for curbside pickup, and a food tour company takes it online.
Run & Eat: The Knotted Apron proves its mettle
Open for just six weeks before the shutdown, for now the Portland restaurant offers high-quality takeout to its lucky neighbors in Rosemont and Deering.
Bar Guide: A few things to know before ordering a cocktail to go
Tips for getting an Old Fashioned or margarita with your takeout order.
Green Plate Special: BEE happy, BEE useful, BEE kind and BEE careful
A new bee “mom” worries about, and delights in, her new responsibilities.
Homefront: Mother’s Day edition
A quarantined Laura Marie Chiavoli has been making her Polish grandmother’s cabbage rolls – a dish that provides plenty of leftovers.
Dine In Maine: A cause and a case for celebration
So you’re not allowed to gather. That doesn’t mean you can’t find plenty of ways to still celebrate.
Maine Gardener: No land? Grow vegetables in pots
Many Mainers have turned to the garden to wait out COVID-19. Here are some practical tips for growing food, even if you’re short of sunlight or space.
Vegan Kitchen: Are your favorite vegetarian or vegan restaurants open for takeout?
The coronavirus crisis had taken a toll on Portland’s vegetarian eateries, but find out here who is up and running and when you will see others resurface.