For obvious reasons, the venture was not seen as viable.
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More Portland restaurants embrace charging fees for ‘no-shows’
Blowing off dinner reservations ‘hurts everybody,’ restaurateurs say.
Cold and woo season: Restaurants fight slow winters with special events, deals
Tourists and snowbirds have gone, and profits dwindle – time to beckon people inside.
The Wrap: There’s a slew of new places opening
Plus a new brew and the return of a favored event.
Vegan doughnut shop to open in Kittery
No, vegan doughnut is not an oxymoron.
Dine Out Maine: A beer and a snack at Coppersmith Tavern & Table in South Portland is an OK bet
But so far, the food is lackluster, and the service the same.
New lunch bar coming to Old Port
Get a pastrami sandwich and a beer at Royale Lunch Bar.
Country music bar planned for Bayside
Proposed for an old public works building, The Whiskey Barrel plans to have a stage, dance floor and outdoor patio.
New Peaks Island seafood restaurant is in the works
A local couple plans to turn The Peaks Island House into Island Lobster Co.
Dine Out Maine: Maine Oyster Co. has an admirable aim – spread the love
But before it evangelizes, the tiny restaurant/bar may want to fine-tune its kitchen.