As the new year gets underway, experts are, as usual, prognosticating about food trends. This year, many – but not all – of those predictions are linked to the pandemic. Their crystal ball visions cover everything from individual ingredients to food preparations and how restaurants will operate. Food & Wine magazine says that Americans will […]
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The Wrap: Reality TV, The Lost Kitchen–style
Several restaurants take winter breaks, new restaurants in Saco and Brunswick, and Little Giant adds a bakery and wine and beer delivery.
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The Wrap: New cafe, market reopens, drive-thru veggies
Caviar and black truffle lobster lasagna for New Year’s? Yes, please!
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The Wrap: More restaurants reinvent themselves
Central Provisions becomes a sandwich shop, and Elsmere temporarily closes its Portland location.
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Maine restaurant industry presses Sen. Collins to support federal relief
Owners of restaurants and bars want her to support a bill that would provide billions in aid to independently owned businesses.
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The Wrap: Lois’ closes Portland market; Vena’s closes for now but has plans to expand
Portland indoor farmers market returns. Send us your favorite recipes for our virtual cookie swap.
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Maine restaurants wary of more COVID shutdowns
Restaurant owners say they are being unfairly labeled as ‘super-spreaders,’ and if the state orders them to close, they will need some financial relief.
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The Wrap: Burgers from Big Tree, restaurants get winter relief
Luke’s Lobster starts a ‘New Maine Food’ promotion that features recipes from new Mainers, and a workshop teaches holiday piemaking.
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Run & Eat: When one seafood shop closes, a paella place opens
Paella Seafood replaced Miller Brothers on Forest Avenue, bringing a new type of fish dish to the Portland food scene.
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Dine In Maine: Bringing the Beard awards home with Drifters Wife
Part 3 in a series in which we share a recipe from a 2020 Beard Award finalist.