The plants are highly invasive and threaten Maine’s native wildlife.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Food A to Z: Our annual roundup in 2021
What a year! We adapted, we quit in droves, we begged for common courtesy, we mourned the loss of an iconic factory. And so much more.
In 2021, vegan food was here, there and everywhere
From Hollywood to British royalty, from fast food to Michelin-starred restaurants, the popularity of vegan eating surged this past year.
Maine Gardener: Sure, it’s pleasant to have warm days into December … if it weren’t for climate change
Flowers are blooming at weird times, but should we – can we – enjoy that?
Green Plate Special: Winter salads deserve a spot in your kitchen
No juicy, peak season tomatoes or tender kernels of just picked corn, but winter salads in Maine can offer heft, crunch, tang and charm all their own.
Definitive Brewing to open tasting room and restaurant at Sunday River
The Portland-based brewery’s third location is set to open the day after Christmas.
Eat & Run: Barnhouse Grill makes stopping in Wiscasset worthwhile
The year-old pub on Route 1 offers friendly service and good food, fast.
Shaker holiday baking traditions endure in the hands of Brother Arnold
It’s a busy time of year in the kitchen at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, even without visitors to the annual Christmas Fair.
Maine Gardener: There’s lots to learn about lichen and moss
Two books can help identify different species on your property.
Dine Out: Mix things up with your meat-and-cheese board, just don’t call it charcuterie
Social, customizable and Instagram-worthy, the shareable platters are all the rage, including in southern Maine.