Also, a gluten-free bagel company launches in North Yarmouth, George + Leon’s Famous Roast Beef to open in Westbrook, 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.
Eat & Run: Underground Biddeford spot takes Tex-Mex to new level
Coco Bar & Grill has been amassing strong online reviews since opening in the summer.
Aragosta goes to Paris, and a culinary collaboration continues
After hosting Paris-based chef Braden Perkins last summer, Aragosta chef-owner Devin Finigan took her staff to France in November for a three-week research tour, including a pop-up dinner at Perkins’ restaurant.
The Wrap: New Wharf Street bar on track to open by March
Also, Night Moves Bakery relocates to South Portland, a Vermont wine shop to open a Portland location, and a new coffee shop launches in the Public House Market.
Looking to eat better in the New Year? Learn to listen to your body
Nutrition professionals say skip the fad diets, food resolutions and ineffective deprivations: Intuitive eating is the path to lasting health and wellness.
Portland Children’s Museum lets kids in on New Year’s revelries
The Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine has thrown family-oriented daytime New Year’s Eve parties for decades.
The Wrap: Mr. Tuna gets its own digs on Middle Street
Also, Dobrá Tea has closed its Portland teashop, Quanto Basta will open a storefront on Congress Street, Sam Hayward leads a virtual cooking class, and more.
The Wrap: Trudy Bird’s opens in North Yarmouth
Also, Rosemont Market to close its Thompson’s Point wine bar, Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association again donates monkfish stew for a Midcoast Christmas Eve meal, and restaurant options galore for special holiday dinners.
George Parr, seafood supplier and ‘character’ on Portland’s waterfront, dies at 71
Parr, who co-founded Upstream Trucking, was known for his strong personality and deep knowledge of the industry.
The Wrap: Year-end restaurant openings include Bar Futo, A & C Soda Shop and Full Turn
Also, Chicago’s Big Kids to pop up at Crispy Gai, Ruth Reichl smiles on Maine’s tea towels, and options for holiday dinners on the town.