A bite of duck breast at the Japanese restaurant transports our columnist to a smoky Tokyo bar, where she’s having drinks with a famous film director.
restaurant industry
Bob’s Clam Hut of Kittery fame is coming to Portland
The classic clam shack, operating since 1956, plans to open a second location at the corner of Cumberland and Washington avenues.
Dine Out Maine: Bowling alleys throw strikes and gutter balls in the cuisine game
Bayside Bowl in Portland and 33 Elmwood in Westbrook upgrade their meal choices in sometimes winning ways.
Portland distillery’s gin is finalist in national contest
Hardshore Distilling Co. is a finalist, and fans can vote online.
Bruno’s Restaurant launches new line of Italian food products
Ravioli first, followed by tomato sauce and poppy seed dressing.
Oyster shop opens on Washington Avenue
Island Creek Oysters’ new shop in Portland will feature local and New England oysters.
Boston chef will run 2 new restaurants in Camden
Hoxbill, for casual fine dining, and the Japanese brew pub Kurafuto will open year-round on the waterfront.
The Roma Cafe is reborn in Portland, with ‘big shoes to fill’
Patrons arrive at the newly reopened restaurant, bearing fond memories of special occasions celebrated in the elegant and iconic space.
Vegan restaurants spreading in Maine, one plate at a time
Two new plant-based restaurants open, one in Brunswick, the other in Northeast Harbor.
Diners share memories of Portland’s former Roma Cafe
Patrons recall what it was like to eat at the spot once considered the city’s best special occasion and most romantic restaurant.