Restaurateur Dana Street and Portland Chef Thomas Takashi Cooke move on in the competition.
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 inFood, Maine, News, Recipes, Religion and Values
For Maine’s Episcopal bishop, food is more than pleasure. It’s community.
Bishop Thomas Brown happily cooks and talks food, but for him, there’s a spiritual component, too.
advertisement
Posted inFood, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, Restaurant reviews
The 32 best restaurants in Greater Portland
As voted on by nearly 275 readers as well as more than 20 experts, chefs, restaurateurs and our own food writers.
Posted inFood, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Restaurant reviews
The best restaurants in Greater Portland for a special occasion
Our readers and experts agree: When it’s time to celebrate an important milestone or indulge in an elevated dining experience, here’s where to book a table.
Posted inFood, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, Restaurant reviews
The best bakeries and cafes in Greater Portland
Readers and food experts tell us their favorite places to indulge in pastries, baked goods and coffee.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
After 2 decades, The Cheese Iron in Scarborough to close
The much-loved cheese and wine store will end its run in May.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Pastry chef Brant Dadaleares closes Gross Bakery in Portland
With the closure of the bakery, which was attached to the dessert bar he closed in February, the business is entirely shuttered.
Posted inFood, Maine, Recipes, Schools and Education
In sugaring season, Maine students of all ages study the art of making syrup
Students from kindergarten on up come to understand the state’s maple traditions by making syrup themselves.
Posted inFood, Maine, Recipes, Religion and Values
Angola’s national dish, Muamba chicken stew, becomes a lifeline for new Mainers
You read about Maine parishioners offering a helping hand. You heard the song. Now, cook the stew.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Maine Restaurant Week slated to start March 1
The almost two-week-long event offers deals on restaurant meals and special events.