A family-style feast in a reserved gazebo feels homey and miles from civilization.
Restaurants
Dine Out Maine: A good bistro-steakhouse is in there waiting to get out at Odd Duck FSE
The new Brunswick restaurant serves some perfectly decent food. It just needs to chill.
Dine Out Maine: So a restaurant critic walks into a ball game …
Here’s the lowdown on the eats at Hadlock Field, from the lobster popcorn to the Muddy Sea Dog Biscuit.
The Wrap: Money is raised, restaurants open, people die before their time
A food truck rolls into town, a Basque cider bar is on its way, and bakers band together to “raise dough” for asylum seekers.
Maine House narrowly approves local option sales tax
The bill, which now goes to the Senate, would let municipalities levy 1% on restaurant meals and lodging if OK’d by local voters.
Boba’s back! Popular Asian bistro moves to downtown Lewiston
The menu is about 40% new, according to co-owner and chef Zach Pratt, but the pho is still flying — he estimates they’re serving 100 to 150 bowls a day.
New restaurant coming to Wilton
“It’ll be classics with a twist; new American cuisine,” said Mary Beane, co-owner of Salt and Pepper.