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These dog restaurants and cat cafes cater to Mainers’ pets (and their hoomans)

Mainers love their pets and food passionately and equally. Now they can love them in the same place.

by Cayley Bowman Correspondent April 3, 2026April 30, 2026

The restaurant evolved from a food truck with a loyal customer base that has continued to support it in its new space.

Restaurateur Dana Street and Portland Chef Thomas Takashi Cooke move on in the competition.

The new mix of eateries includes 2 local brands and 2 national chains.

The company’s 3 stands, in Bangor, Skowhegan and Waterville, are set to open for the season in the coming days.

The Cork & Cow at 47 Main St. will also soon open a bistro on its second floor.

A new generation of restaurant owners wants the town’s best food to be on par with Portland or Boston.

by Cayley Bowman Correspondent March 2, 2026March 6, 2026

The Cookie Jar of Maine story begins with an idea to sell extravagant cookies on the honor system to ATVers.

The restaurant, which will be located in the Irving Big Stop on Wilton Road, expects to hire about 30 employees.

Jay Simanski said he will focus his attention on the Gardiner location.