Restaurants open – and reopen
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The Wrap: The Lost Kitchen in Freedom raises money for the hungry
Act like a royal and enjoy afternoon tea by the bay, go on a farm scavenger hunt, or try new restaurants for Bridgton and Boothbay Harbor.
Facing unprecedented stress, Maine chefs and restaurateurs have found ways to cope
From state park passes to meditation to dogs, restaurant people looked for respite in a profoundly challenging year.
The Wrap: New hires, Italian truffles, and a beer barrel to call your own
Chef Cara Stadler makes some changes at Bao Bao Dumpling House in Portland, and Tao Yuan in Brunswick.
The Wrap: Emilitsa – eventually; Bethel to lose a favorite cafe
Taco Trio to move, and a new pastry program will aid immigrant women.
The Wrap: Soul food, seafood and autographs
A new soul food take-out business opens in Portland, and Portland Wine Week returns.
Maine restaurants hope to get ‘back in the game’ with new pandemic relief funds
Starting Monday, food and beverage businesses that have suffered losses could apply for grants from a $28.6 billion fund included in the American Rescue Plan.
Jorgensen’s Café moving up the street after 3 decades in downtown Waterville
Jorgensen’s owner Theresa Dunn says the new space, the former Me Lon Togo Bistro, features a dining room with lots of windows and natural light and a wraparound porch for outdoor dining.
In photos: After 30 years and counting, Becky’s Diner is still going strong
Becky’s Diner is an example of the resilience of the Portland restaurant community, where so many establishments have struggled during the pandemic – but are hanging on.
The Wrap: Josh Berry leaves Union, farmers markets head back outside
Scandinavia in Biddeford? Ja!