The chefs, restaurants and other semifinalists from Maine’s restaurant industry include 8 chefs nominated for Best Chef: Northeast.
Restaurants
The Wrap: New restaurants in the works, and a peek at Seaweed Week
Azure Cafe closes, and Chad Conley of Palace Diner and Rose Foods dishes on his new Washington Avenue concept.
Doughnuts enter the ring
They fight for votes right alongside chefs’ fancy creations at the Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off. Go ahead, grab one. Or two. Gary Leech will do his best to ease your guilt.
Champions of breakfast preparing for contest
On Friday, 10 Maine chefs will compete in the 11th annual Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off. Here’s a look at how one of them prepares for battle.
The Wrap: Fondues, stunning views and igloos
Eat in an igloo, celebrate Leap Year, learn from a Michelin-starred chef and try Maine surf and turf.
Dine Out Maine: At Back Bay Grill, the food is still stellar, along with the service
Four decades in, the dining room could use an update, but the excellent food makes up for any decorative shortcomings.
Bar Harbor chef named HospitalityMaine’s 2020 Chef of the Year
Louis Kiefer Jr. of the Bar Harbor Inn will accept the award at a gala in March.
The Wrap: Our favorite food groups – wings, beer and chocolate
A Portland restaurant changes its name, and a vegan restaurant is coming to Biddeford.
The Dating (and Dining) Game: A guide to best Maine restaurants for romance
Eating out can be a great way to get to know someone or to celebrate the love you already share. Our guide to the best local spots for couples at all ages and stages.
Our View: Cellphones at dinner should be off the table
Using a smartphone in social settings makes what should be a time of bonding and reflection less enjoyable.