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.

Food, Recipes

(Mostly) wild blueberries take a walk on the savory side

by Tim Cebula and Peggy Grodinsky August 4, 2024August 3, 2024

Explore blueberries’ piquant side with 2 craft products and a recipe.

Business, Food

The Wrap: In Portland, Lucky Cheetah to launch and Tiqa reopens

by Tim Cebula July 31, 2024July 30, 2024

Also, a new café/bar for Washington Avenue; an Asian fusion restaurant comes to Freeport; former Food & Wine editor Dana Cowin speaks at Allagash; the 98th annual St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar; and more.

Business, Food, Maine

Yarmouth restaurant The Garrison has closed

by Lily Echeverria and Tim Cebula July 29, 2024December 16, 2024

The highly regarded New American restaurant served its last dinner Saturday.

Food, Recipes

It’s tomato time – what are you making?

by Tim Cebula July 28, 2024July 29, 2024

Shoppers at local farmers markets talk about their go-to dishes for a beloved summer fruit. ‘It’s the only time of year that I feel you can get a tomato that tastes like a tomato.’

Business, Food

The Wrap: Leisure Time Cocktail Co. launches on Thompson’s Point; Finestkind to open in Saco

by Tim Cebula July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Also, a new restaurant replaces Friars’ Brewhouse in Bucksport; 2 burger shacks launch in southern Maine; and Forbes explores the Biddeford food scene.

Business, Food

Once again, Castine revives its restaurant at Dennett’s Wharf

by Tim Cebula July 18, 2024July 20, 2024

Staffed by a remarkably young team, the venue opened for business this month after winter storms that devastated the property left most townspeople doubting it could launch at all.

Business, Food

The Wrap: Candy Lounge opens in Camden; Portland to get roast beef restaurant

by Tim Cebula July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Also, The Pink Waffle food truck closes after 3 years; Orange Bike Brewing hosts events to benefit Black brewers; a new book on mushrooms from a Maine author; and more.

Maine, News