Also, Strike Zone in Old Orchard Beach is closing, local restaurants plan to give breakfast to a Portland homeless encampment, a wine bar in Gardiner begins nightly dinner service and more.
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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It’s peak time to start slurping from Maine’s abundant oyster farms
There’s just one oyster species that’s native to Maine, but its taste can different depending on where and how it’s grown.
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Radici pizzeria in East Bayside to close
The restaurant opened soon after the pandemic began.
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The Wrap: Hospitality group buys The Good Table; Banded Brewing closes Portland tasting room
Also, a nitro cold brew coffee shop comes to Saco; a nonprofit supper series starts; and more.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Hard cider is having a renaissance, and it’s taken hold in Maine
Maine has twice as many producers as it did just four years ago, while cider sales have increased 10% in the past year.
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The newest names in Maine hard cider
These seven cideries have cropped up around the state in the last few years as Maine’s fermented cider scene continues to expand.
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The Wrap: Miranda Group to open pizzeria in the Old Port
Also, a bubble tea shop opens in Westbrook, 2 new Asian restaurants launch in Biddeford, Tao Yuan reopens and Ramona’s co-owner sells his stake in the sandwich shop.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Tao Yuan restaurant reopens in Brunswick
Chef-owner Cara Stadler – who also owns Bao Bao in Portland and ZaoZe Cafe in Brunswick – said Tao Yuan reopened ‘quietly’ because it still needs to hire more staff.
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Eat & Run: Smoked meats hit the mark at Ore Nell’s in Biddeford
The restaurant’s new location features Central Texas-style barbecue, though it also makes a mean Frito Pie.
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The Wrap: Barber Brothers market opens in Knightville
Also, Maine Foodscapes hosts a gala fundraiser; the 15th annual Open Creamery Day is set for Sunday; a collaborative dinner at Bar Futo explores sustainability issues; and more.