The Asador Grill by The Lost Fire begins construction in Westbrook in 2025.
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.
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The Wrap: West End scoop shop opens; Rabelais extends stay
Also, sister restaurants Local 188 and Salvage BBQ close; Ramona’s to launch Philly-style casual eatery; two events this weekend for apple fans; and Saco’s 23rd annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival.
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Local 188 and Salvage BBQ, sister restaurants on Congress Street, have closed
Jay Villani, who owns both restaurants, has talked about the difficulties facing the industry since the pandemic but did not return messages about the closures.
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Ramona’s owner to open new Congress Street restaurant
Benny’s will feature classic Philly-style hot sandwiches for lunch and Italian-American classics for dinner.
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Meet 5 of Maine’s foodie influencers
Thousands of Instagram followers take dining tips from these devoted food-lovers.
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The Wrap: Luke’s to relaunch Dry Dock next summer
Plus, a new event space comes to downtown; a gluten-free bakery and café ready to open in Saco; truck-or-treat returns to Congdon’s; Allagash partners with Hearts soccer club; and Slab closes this week.
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Portland pizza restaurant Slab Sicilian Street Food to close after 10 years
The Preble Street eatery, beloved for its thick slices, announced on social media that it will shut its doors for good Saturday.
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Why so many Greater Portland restaurants are closing – and more could be coming
More than a half-dozen venues have closed in Portland and Yarmouth in the last month, many citing staffing challenges and rising expenses.
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Landmark Yarmouth restaurant Muddy Rudder closes, listed for sale
The restaurant, which opened in 1976, is located on Route 1 along the Cousins River and can be seen from I-295. It is listed for sale for $1.4 million.
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With new eateries alongside old favorites, Saco ups its food game
More restaurant options are making locals hope the town can become its own food destination.