HospitalityMaine, the nonprofit trade group that represents the state’s hotels and restaurants, has named its Chef of the Year, Restaurateur of the Year, and Innkeeper of the Year.
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Sexy bake-off in Portland gives new meaning to hot cakes
Eight local bakers will participate in the spicy event, which will be hosted by a burlesque performer.
Dine Out Maine: Po’ Boys & Pickles has a loyal following, but the sandwich shop needs a serious tune-up
Too many dishes at the New Orleans-themed store disappoint.
Black as midnight? Don’t be frightened by this dark culinary trend
The black food and drink showing up on Maine menus add color and flavor, but they won’t hurt you.
Dine Out Maine: At Portland’s Empire Chinese, big is not always better
The bloated menu offers excellent choices – and some duds.
Customers flock to new rotisserie chicken restaurant in Biddeford
Dizzy Birds’ menu includes rotisserie prime rib and leg of lamb as well as chicken.
New culinary knife shop is a perfect fit for Portland’s booming food scene
Evan Atwell cuts through the confusion and offers sharp advice on buying and caring for kitchen knives.
Vegan cakes have come into their own in Maine
What? No butter, no eggs, no milk, no buttermilk? No problem.
Cafe serving Latin street food coming to Portland
Quiero Cafe, a restaurant in Saco, will open a location on Deering Avenue this spring.
The Wrap: Summer treats arrayed before you
In a favorite harbinger of spring, ice cream and pi, errr, pie offerings make you forget about winter.