The Franciska is on track to launch this spring in the tiny space that has held several well-known Portland restaurants in the past.
Tim Cebula
Staff Writer
Tim Cebula has been a food writer and editor for 23 years. A former correspondent for The Boston Globe food section, his work has appeared in Time, Health, Food & Wine, CNN.com, and Boston magazine, among other publications. He is also a former judge for both the restaurant and journalism portions of the James Beard Awards. He was most recently senior editor at Cooking Light magazine, where he worked for 13 years. Tim lives in Old Orchard Beach.
Frog & Turtle in Westbrook to close in March
The owners say they won’t be able to absorb the cost of a city-mandated sprinkler system their adjacent property needs.
Vesta restaurant opens in North Yarmouth
The venue takes over the former Trudy Bird’s space.
Taj opening sister restaurant in Portland
The venue will launch in the Silver Street location of the former North Point bar and restaurant.
Westbrook restaurant Phoever Maine moving to Portland
The Vietnamese restaurant will take over the former Anania’s space on outer Congress Street.
Low Stakes Lodge delivers high flavor
With just minor missteps, this Exchange Street steakhouse in Portland shows how to have fun while still taking the food and drinks seriously.
Biddeford’s newest pizza joint, Slice, targets late-night crowd
The owners opened the new Main Street pizzeria between two of their bars.
Bar Futo names Crispy Gai chef, owner as its new chef de cuisine
Cyle Reynolds will also become a co-owner at the Old Port Japanese grill restaurant, a sister restaurant to both Crispy Gai and Mr. Tuna.
New cafe and bakery opening in Wells
Baker Brü Cafe is launching this winter at 2073 Post Road.