Some restaurants are squeezing what they can out of outdoor patio dining. Others are hoping to survive the winter through takeout and limited indoor seating.
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The Wrap: A reopening, a closing and a pivot
Speckled Ax plans a new coffee roastery, Cong Tu Bot reopens a wee bit, and MOFGA opens a holiday shop in Freeport.
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Waterville officials, business owner seek solutions to Silver Street problems
Business owner John Fortier is asking Waterville officials to find alternatives to closing part of Silver Street downtown from April 1 to Nov. 1, 2021, to allow for outdoor dining and to solve problems with unsavory activities occurring in an alleyway next to his business.
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Portland restaurants look at outdoor options, indoor improvements for winter
Some restaurants are cooking up cool ways to serve customers in the snow and cold, while others remain chilly to the idea, but all agree it will be a struggle to remain open until spring.
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The Wrap: Walkers launches food truck, Snapperfest arrives Sunday
Hot dogs and craft beer will be on tap at Snapperfest, and Banded Brewing opens in Portland.
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Lewiston pizzeria closed after worker exposed to virus
Antigoni’s Pizza in Lewiston announced it closed after an employee came in contact with someone who had tested positive for COVID-19. All its employees have been asked to be tested.
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Vegan Kitchen: Support Black-owned food businesses
Many in Portland offer a plethora of tasty vegan dishes.
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The Wrap: New Asian restaurant in Portland, and 2 favorites reopen
Silly’s and Empire Chinese Kitchen reopen, oysters pop up, and Open Creamery Day goes on.
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Maine CDC investigating COVID-19 outbreak at Applebee’s in Auburn
As of Tuesday evening, the Center Street restaurant was still open to the public.
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Dine In Maine: You may not be able to globe-trot, but your dinner can
The pandemic has complicated travel, but ordering food from elsewhere – for yourself and for others – is one way to experience other places, and to connect during these pretty strange times.