A new guidebook suggests out-of-the-way historic sites that can be paired with local food.
restaurant industry
Dine Out Maine: Maine Lobster Shack’s corporate roots show – and that’s not good
Problems with execution occur in new kitchens, but there’s no excuse when it comes to your most important sandwich.
Bob’s Clam Hut in Portland opens
The restaurant at the corner of Washington and Cumberland avenues will serve both old favorites from the Kittery restaurant and new menu items.
Ri Ra goes Whole Hog with plans for barbecue spot
The Irish pub and restaurant in Portland is getting in on the business, with plans to open a Congress Street restaurant in November.
Pop-up Uncle Billy’s will become a neighborhood bar and grill
Get your pulled pork, but burgers and fried chicken too
Ri Ra restaurant group to open barbecue restaurant in Portland
The restaurant will focus on North Carolina-style barbecue
From fish to farm to table: Busy chef has a bold new project
Chef Cara Stadler’s new aquaponic greenhouse is shooting up fast, and may be growing vegetables for her three restaurants by this fall.
The Wrap: Take the Rocky Road less traveled at ice cream test kitchen
Rococo Ice Cream’s new location in Wells is offering funky flavors like Cucumber Watermelon and Spinach Strawberry Balsamic sorbet.
Evo restaurant invites patrons to a ‘Chopped’ party
Portland chef Matt Ginn will appear on the show Tuesday night, and Evo Kitchen + Bar is celebrating with drink specials and small bites.
Dine Out Maine: There’s something good – if occasionally off-kilter – going on at The Central
The food is decent and eclectic, the friendly atmosphere is pure pleasure, and the soft tacos are a standout.