As $1.5 billion in economic relief flows into the state, some small employers say restrictions and deadlines will prevent the program from saving jobs as intended.
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Free meal for unemployed Maine food service workers
Also, Congdon’s Doughnuts closes, Tandem sells its biscuit recipe for worker relief, another distiller makes sanitizer and virtual wine dinners for two.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: New loan program will give Maine hospitality workers, employers relief during crisis
Sen. Collins’ innovative approach won’t keep all hotels and restaurants alive, but it will provide them breathing room.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Restaurants double down on safety as coronavirus arrives in Maine
As concern over the virus grows, restaurants work to alleviate customers’ fears and to prepare themselves for what may come.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Five Fifty-Five is closing, bartenders taste victory and Hawaiian shave ice coming soon
Plus New York Times food editor Sam Sifton talks about food – what else? – at Maine Voices Live.
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Portland restaurant Five Fifty-Five closing after 17 years
The owners of one of the city’s best-known restaurants have announced they’re closing in April.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Restaurant openings and an update on Bob’s
And if you like to bake, make like Paul Hollywood and help choose Maine’s Best Baker.
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Bob’s Clam Hut in Portland closes
The restaurant opened in July 2018 on the corner of Washington and Cumberland avenues.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Try Dos Naciones for a Mexican or El Salvadoran meal
You’ll find good food and a warm atmosphere at this new Congress Street restaurant.
Posted inFood & Dining, News
A dozen from Maine are nominated for James Beard Awards
The chefs, restaurants and other semifinalists from Maine’s restaurant industry include 8 chefs nominated for Best Chef: Northeast.