Residents are enjoying parts of the state they’d normally never go to in July or August.
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Positive test prompts Honey Paw and Eventide Oyster Co. to close temporarily
An employee at the 2 restaurants, which are owned by the same hospitality group, has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Wrap: Via Vecchia, Two Fat Cats and Primo opening soon
Plus, a digital cookbook raises money for independent restaurants, and Maine breweries embrace the Black is Beautiful campaign.
Run and Eat: Sample Asian street food at Brunswick pop-up
Zao Ze Café has temporarily taken over the kitchen at Tao Yuan.
Dine In Maine: Dinner Plus One explores restaurant-grocer hybrids, beginning at Local 188
Order a prepared meal for one night and pick up the ingredients for a second for the next.
The Wrap: Melissa Kelly testifies, Bob’s Clam Hut sold, and Black Dinah picks a new name
The owner/chef of upscale Primo in Rockland will speak before Congress.
Restaurateurs excited for indoor dining, but their plans are mixed
While some southern Maine restaurants plan to open right away, others say they need more time to hire staff and get ready for seating customers indoors.
Waterville City Council to consider outdoor dining request on Common Street
The Proper Pig seeks to use sidewalk space and part of Common Street for outdoor dining. The bar and restaurant is asking that the entire street be closed from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays.
Will changes in the food industry produced by the pandemic stay or go?
Proprietors and customers weigh in on cocktails-to-go, ubiquitous takeout, restaurants as grocers…and lots more.
The Wrap: Hugo’s will stay closed until fall, Tao Yuan owner launches a summer pop-up
Also, Chez Rosa opens for outdoor dining, and Little Woodfords is on the move.