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Feeding artists in rural Maine turns chef’s dream into reality

by marissa sophia schneiderman October 24, 2018October 23, 2018

Marilou Ranta makes a deal with the Libra Foundation’s arts residency program in Monson to fulfill her goal of opening a restaurant.

And the family that owns Espo’s Trattoria, a Portland mainstay, puts it up for sale.

Another new poké restaurant has opened on Fore Street.

The Italian-American restaurant is known for its huge meatballs and lobster specials.

The Travel Channel produces the show.

A flurry of recent openings in Portland includes new bars for fans of coffee and craft beers.

by Andrew Ross October 21, 2018October 20, 2018

On the plus side, the restaurant on Congress Street in Portland is never boring.

When the forks are down, Avery Richter of The Black Tie Co., wins the judges’ award in this year’s Harvest on the Harbor.

‘For 40 years, people brought their joys and they brought their sorrows,’ proprietor John Kerry says.

They use ingredients they’ve grown at nearby farms for dishes that are both delicious and bittersweet.