Also, the Lost Kitchen opens its postcard reservation system, a Union winemaker judges a wine and spirits competition in France, 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.
Westbrook teen center’s culinary program teaches knife skills and life skills
The 5-year-old program at My Place Teen Center gives students a sense of accomplishment, knowledge about nutrition and workplace experience.
The Wrap: Biddeford Restaurant Week gets underway with charity soup event
Also, Bite Into Maine is working on its first brick-and-mortar Portland location, Batson River will hold a second annual bartending competition, Prairie Baking Co. plans to open a cafe this summer, and more.
The Wrap: Soon-to-open Papi wins at Spirit Quest, Mexican cuisine coming to West End
Also, Thirsty Pig showcases Maine’s seven newest breweries, and professional summits explore the worlds of seafood and craft beer.
Maple syrup producers optimistic about season’s sap run
Warm weather last month allowed for early runs of what some farms report was a particularly tasty product.
The Wrap: Ugly Duckling wins Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off as Maine Restaurant Week launches
Also, a Portland pub is featured on a new ghost-hunter show, Soul Food Paradise plans a second location, Sacred Profane gets props from Punch, and Forbes Travel Guide gives Cliff House Maine four stars.
Eat & Run: With Boka’s bowls, you can now eat healthily in Old Orchard Beach
The new restaurant, housed in the former China Eatery on Ocean Park Road, opened in December.
Maine prisons’ food program on track to become national model
The state’s Department of Corrections is a leader in food service and culinary training and now is working with outside organizations to replicate its approach.
One person dead, another injured at Cumberland Avenue apartment
Portland police don’t believe there is any threat to the public.
Gov. Mills seeks federal disaster declaration for late December storm
The Dec. 23 storm knocked out power for more than 270,000 households in Maine.