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The Wrap: West Bayside plans a party, beloved bakery is moving, and Needhams? You need ’em.
Scattaloni Bakery in Portland, which used to be Foley’s, announces it’s moving to Biddeford.
Sidewalks help satisfy a hunger for outdoor dining in Portland
This year, 219 restaurants have permits for sidewalk seating, up from 98 in 2016.
‘Vegetables Illustrated’ sure has a lot of meat recipes
The misleading title aside, this cookbook is jam-packed with information, recipes, tips, techniques and science.
Great Lost Bear roars into its 5th decade in Portland
The restaurant, a favorite for fans of burgers and craft beer, celebrates its 40th anniversary this month.
Does your (once) favorite sandwich bore you? Try a banh mi. Everyone else is.
A few years ago, most Mainers had no idea what a banh mi was. Now an explosion of the Vietnamese sandwich in New England is blowing up lunch with compelling textures and robust flavors.
Chef of one of world’s top-rated restaurants will serve it up in Down East Maine
Summers in Maine inspired Ryan McCaskey’s Acadia in Chicago. Now, Stonington is getting Acadia House Provisions.
Unusual flea market find: Puerto Rican food
A new food stand is scheduled to open Saturday at the popular Montsweag Flea Market in Woolwich.
Local grocer rolling out a new food cart in Portland
A&C Grocery Food Factory will launch Tuesday at Austin Street Brewery.
Boba’s back! Popular Asian bistro moves to downtown Lewiston
The menu is about 40% new, according to co-owner and chef Zach Pratt, but the pho is still flying — he estimates they’re serving 100 to 150 bowls a day.