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Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Mulling over what made Drifters Wife and Piccolo so special
The two restaurants have both closed for good, casualties of the pandemic. Our restaurant critic reflects on their legacy of trust.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
Restaurants holding on for summer, but banking on federal relief to survive
Summer has given local restaurants a boost, but cold weather – and more empty tables – are coming soon.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
There will be no additional James Beard Award winners this year – or next
The James Beard Foundation has decided not to name any more winners this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is canceling next year’s awards.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Reservations, renovations and reopenings
Exclusive dinners sell out, Harding Smith renovates the Rooms restaurants, and the Thistle Pig is now Engrain.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
What should you tip during a pandemic?
Mainers have been tipping generously, whether dining in, picking up takeout or ordering delivery – and that’s the right thing to do, experts and restaurant workers say.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Come for wine, stay for a farm-to-fork meal at Leeds vineyard
Willows Awake Winery restaurant features locally sourced meals in an agricultural setting.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Restaurant delivery service expanding to Brunswick
The Portland food delivery service 2DineIn will launch its first satellite location Aug. 17.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Closings and openings, rare peaches and server stress
And cocktails to go may be here to stay – at least for a while.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Bruno’s Restaurant closes temporarily
The Portland restaurant will close for two weeks after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.