The modern restaurant dates back to the French Revolution. It may be time for a wholesale change. Local restaurateurs discuss how they might alter its framework, or how they already have.
Peggy Grodinsky
Staff Writer
Peggy Grodinsky has been the food editor at the Portland Press Herald since 2014. Previously, she was executive editor of Cook’s Country, a now-defunct national magazine that was published by America’s Test Kitchen. She spent several years in Texas as food editor at the Houston Chronicle, seven years at the James Beard Foundation in New York, and a (magical) year as a journalism fellow at the University of Hawaii. Her work has appeared in “Best of Food Writing” (2017) and “Cornbread Nation 4: The Best of Southern Food Writing” (2008).
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Breakfast and lunch cafe set to open in Morrill’s Corner in Portland
Mandy and Matt’s Cafe will take over the former home of Samuel’s Bar & Grill.
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LB. Kitchen to open a market-cafe in Westbrook on Monday
LB. Mini-Mart is located in the new Rock Row Health Campus, where its nutritious menu of functional foods should make it a good fit.
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Taco Trio has reopened in its original South Portland location
The restaurant has (once again) moved down the block, this time returning to its longtime home in the Knightville neighborhood.
Posted inFood, Recipes
A superlative savory hamantaschen for the Jewish holiday of Purim
This non-traditional hamantaschen is tasty anytime of year.
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Cargo Pizza opens on outer Forest Avenue
The Portland pizza place is also offering breakfast sandwiches and smash burgers.
Posted inDo This, Food, Maine
Celebrate Pi Day March 14 in Freeport or Portland
Tell your pie stores at a potluck or just grab a slice of pie.
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Biddeford-Saco Restaurant Week slated for later this month
The annual event includes special culinary deals and events.
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Hannaford donates $400,000 for child health
The money will be used to improve nutrition and decrease obesity.
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Downtown Social to open to public next month in former home of Dogfish Bar & Grille
The event venue has already opened for private gatherings and will soon offer space for regularly scheduled public ones as well.