Even the most local or non-adventurous eaters among us probably eat food from overseas. So how are the Trump administration tariffs affecting our grocery bills?
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).
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LB. Mini-Mart opens in Portland’s West End
The ‘modern-day convenience store’ also has a location in Westbrook.
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Marquis Lounge to take over Sagamore Hill Lounge space
Sagamore Hill, in Portland’s Arts District, is closing after 8 years.
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Purple House in North Yarmouth to reopen for ‘fancy lunch’
Noted chef Krista Kern will be serving intimate, multi-course meals.
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Two Maine desserts named to New York Times ‘best’ list
Times staff singled out sweets at Franciska Wine Bar in Portland and McLoons Lobster Shack in South Thomaston.
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Catering company Revel to move to Falmouth
The partners are adding a retail and restaurant component in its new location.
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Our food editor finishes her 2025 culinary bucket list with a family recipe — and memories
Attempting to recreate her mother’s sweet-and-sour stuffed cabbage was a sweet — and bittersweet — experience.
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A listening bar is coming to the old Soakology space in Portland
The partners in Arcadia are developing the new cocktail-focused venue.
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Soup at Portland’s Green Elephant Bistro wins award from PETA
The soup won praise for its taste and its compassion.
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Bandaloop restaurant in Arundel is for sale
The restaurant has been open for more than 20 years.