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Dine Out Maine: Savor homestyle Somali cuisine at Mini Mogadishu

by Andrew Ross August 13, 2017August 17, 2017

The setting at the Portland restaurant is festive and the food modest, yet special.

David Levi, who also owns Vinland, says the restaurant was too early on the Bramhall scene.

Portland’s Temple Beth-El offers kosher challah for sale every week, and you don’t have to be a member – or Jewish – to order.

Smoked fish, matzo ball soup, babka and other favorites are popular again on local tables.

The North Yarmouth cafe’s owner cites staffing issues at her Sabbathday Lake snack shack.

Big Fin Poké in Westbrook is opening a second location

Eateries in the state are beginning to embrace new technology that streamlines their service and – hopefully – improves customers’ experience.

by Avery Yale Kamila August 2, 2017February 20, 2018

With at least 10 places serving blended fruits and vegetables – and more planned – demand remains high.

Some customers are balking, but one local restaurant owner is embracing kiosks with touch screens.

The owners – and now empty-nesters – say they’re ‘ready to move on’ and cash in their investment after 12 years of operation.