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Dine Out Maine: Despite occasional missteps, much to savor at Leeward

by Andrew Ross April 24, 2022April 23, 2022

The Italian, pasta-centric restaurant is only getting better.

Dine Out Maine: Two years after COVID-19 upended the food world, we’re reviewing restaurants again

by Andrew Ross April 10, 2022April 9, 2022

But we may be judging them a little more gently than in the past.

Business, Food & Dining

Food celebrity Erin French caters to her local community

by Tim Cebula April 10, 2022April 9, 2022

Even as her star continues to rise, the chef-owner of The Lost Kitchen remembers her roots and shares the fruits of her success with her hometown of Freedom.

Food & Dining, Maine, News

James Beard finalists announced, Maine chefs dominate Northeast category

by Tim Cebula March 16, 2022March 17, 2022

While three Portland chefs earned regional nominations, restaurant Leeward and baker Atsuko Fujimoto are finalists in major national categories.

Business, Food & Dining

The Wrap: Italian seafood coming to Kennebunk, a new vegan-friendly brunch menu in Portland

by Tim Cebula March 2, 2022March 3, 2022

An Italian osteria in Washington D.C. expands to Kennebunk this spring, vegan brunch launches at Bird & Co., plus restaurant reopenings and expansions in Portland.

Food & Dining, Things to Do

Maine Restaurant Week pairs eager diners with empty tables

by Tim Cebula February 28, 2022March 2, 2022

As the food service industry weathers its second pandemic winter, Maine Restaurant Week’s mission to boost business is more relevant than ever.

Business, Maine

To-go cocktails may stay awhile in Maine, but health advocates say not forever

by Peter McGuire February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

Bars and restaurants say to-go alcohol sales have helped them weather the pandemic, but public health organizations say they shouldn’t continue indefinitely.