Bars with kitchens are operating and have been able to survive by spilling into outside space adjacent to their businesses. The coming cold weather may limit that option.
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Managers and owners bring out the front-of-house muscle
In a time of coronavirus, sometimes a firm – but respectful – hand is needed to remind diners to follow the rules.
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The Wrap: New restaurants and new seasonal drinks for fall
A new Mexican restaurant is coming to Biddeford, and a new tavern prepares to open in the Old Port.
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The Wrap: Scorsese pays a visit, plus new restaurants, breweries and bakeries
Bar Harbor Lobster Co., Speckled Ax and Banded Brewing get second locations, Little Lad’s goes retail, and 2 more restaurants close.
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The Wrap: Lost Kitchen opens, Vinland closes
New restaurants, garden tours, and chocolate on the radio.
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Vinland restaurant closes permanently
The famously all-local restaurant in Portland could not survive the pandemic.
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There will be no additional James Beard Award winners this year – or next
The James Beard Foundation has decided not to name any more winners this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is canceling next year’s awards.
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What should you tip during a pandemic?
Mainers have been tipping generously, whether dining in, picking up takeout or ordering delivery – and that’s the right thing to do, experts and restaurant workers say.
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The Wrap: Two new restaurants, and a longtime employee leaves Fore Street
Paella Seafood has opened in Portland, and Kuno is scheduled to come in the fall.
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Maine’s small-business sector still in crisis after reopening
Many businesses report poor sales and low customer counts as the coronavirus pandemic continues to strangle commerce.