New restaurants to open in Biddeford and Portland, a happy hour to help fire victims, and Ninety Nine restaurants in New England to serve Maine potatoes exclusively.
Restaurants
Lewiston-based Sam’s Italian Foods is sold; new owners say no changes planned
The 83-year-old business was acquired by a venture capital firm with the intention of becoming employee owned.
Anonymous diner at Legends Sports Bar & Grill picks up all the open tabs, leaves $1,000 tip
As servers let other diners know, “of course, everybody was pretty excited and the holiday cheer was very evident,” owner Melinda Small said.
Waterville downtown restaurant closed for numerous health violations, state report says
Cancun Mexican Restaurant must immediately address violations found by a state health inspector, according to a report dated Dec. 8.
Domino’s Pizza is slated for Farmington
Fernando Jantorno Stelser, owner of HF Enterprises, Inc. in Bath, received approval for the project Oct. 18.
Going out for a holiday get-together, with a little social distance
As COVID-19 continues to surge in Maine, if your family and friends don’t feel at ease dining among strangers, you have options.
The Wrap: New restaurants in Portland, and Sam Hayward talks shellfish
Aroma Joe’s opens in the Forest Avenue Hannaford, holiday beer and cheese pairings, and happy Beaujolais Day.
Foodie football fans can go out for the game and eat here, too
These hidden gems offer a quieter, tastier sports-watching experience, with elevated fare, large screens and smaller crowds.
Goodbye, exposed brick walls and mismatched tables. Many of Portland’s newest eateries are embracing high-concept design
In these breweries, bars and restaurants, the design is as delicious as the food.
Olive Garden proposed for former Ruby Tuesday site in Auburn
An application filed Friday with the city would knock down Ruby’s on Turner Street and build an Olive Garden in its place.