Many people tell Meredith Goad that she has the best job in Maine, and most of the time she agrees. Maine has a crazy appetite for food stories, and it’s Meredith’s job to satisfy those cravings with juicy tales from chefs, food producers, local farms, and the state’s fast-growing restaurant scene. Her work appears in Wednesday’s Business section and the Sunday Food & Dining section, and occasionally, but not as often as she’d like, on the front page. A native of Memphis, Tenn., Meredith shamelessly flaunts her knowledge of good barbecue in front of her Yankee friends. She earned a bachelor of science degree in wildlife biology from Colorado State University, then studied science writing at the University of Missouri, where she received a master’s degree in journalism. She spent the first 20 years of her career covering science and environmental news, then switched to features in 2004, just as Portland’s food scene was taking off. Her own most memorable meal? Back in the 1980s, on assignment in Finland, she shared a dinner of reindeer and Russian vodka with Maryland’s governor and a bunch of hungry scientists. Meredith lives in Portland, but spends much of her time off back in Tennessee - either visiting family, or in online archives, researching her family’s history.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2017
And the winner of the Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off is …
Brian Anderson, executive chef at Congress Squared, for his breakfast bao.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2017
Flowers aren’t all your garden needs
Timber Bay Home & Garden creates whimsical cast stone statuaries such as Clifford the Copper Eating Caterpillar.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2017
Here is what’s replacing Joe’s Boathouse in South Portland
43North is expected to open in late May or early June.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2017
Maine chefs share their favorite restaurant dishes from the past year
As Restaurant Week approaches on March 1, consult this guide for the best local eating.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2017
Maine Restaurant Week: A look at fundraisers, walking tours, competitions
Special events highlight food and drinks ranging from breakfast to coffee to cocktails.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2017
Rudy’s of the Cape will now be known as …
The Cape Elizabeth restaurant, which has served Mainers for five decades, is changing its name to Bird Dog Roadhouse.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2017
Here’s a way to keep you from falling on ice
Stabilicers are traction devices that will keep you steady on your feet – and they’re made in Maine too.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2017
Maine Restaurant Association criticized for letter supporting Puzder for labor secretary
At least one member of the group’s board says she was never told about the letter asking Sen. Susan Collins to support the labor nominee, who withdrew from consideration Wednesday.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2017
Maine chefs, restaurants nominated for coveted James Beard Awards
The state has a dozen semifinalists. Finalists will be announced March 15.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2017
Small neighborhood groceries in Portland offer local fare, gourmet specialties
These stores give customers a speedy alternative to the supermarket where they can get locally sourced, organic food – and stay for friendly conversation.
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