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.

Business, Food

The Wrap: Ugly Duckling opens in the West End

by Tim Cebula February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

Also, a new owner takes over Big Sky Bread, another distillery to launch in Portland this year, The Danforth makes the Imbibe 75, and more.

Food

Food-forward cocktails are in fashion for upscale bar programs

by Tim Cebula February 12, 2023February 11, 2023

Echoing a national trend, savvy area bartenders are working savory foods into cocktails in ever-more surprising ways. ‘If the drinks don’t talk to the food and the food doesn’t talk to the drinks, there’s no cohesion,” says a restaurant GP.

Business, Food

The Wrap: Lenora brings Mexican street food to Old Port

by Tim Cebula February 8, 2023February 7, 2023

Also, Brea Lu Cafe is still looking for a new home in Westbrook, a farmers market is coming to Woodfords Corner, and the Talking Food in Maine series continues with Coffee By Design’s co-founder.

Business, Food

The Wrap: Coletti’s in Biddeford makes Yelp’s list of 100 best pizzerias

by Tim Cebula February 1, 2023January 31, 2023

Also, Kennebunk’s Auntie’s House brings its Whoopie Balls to Portland; Readable Feast New England awards Maine writers; fire damages Apres, and more.

Business, Food

The Wrap: Ruby’s moving to Congress Street, launching new French concept

by Tim Cebula January 25, 2023January 24, 2023

Also, sustainable sushi darlings Rosella to open in Kennebunk; Maine-made foods, including the Maine Coast Monkfish Stew, make the finals at the Good Food Awards, and more.

Business, Food

Local restaurants forge new paths in a post-pandemic market

by Tim Cebula January 19, 2023January 21, 2023

Forced by labor and supply shortages to adapt their business models, some restaurant owners and chefs are making concept changes to stay viable and eventually thrive.

Business, Food

The Wrap: Bistro Leluco replaces Enio’s in South Portland

by Tim Cebula January 18, 2023January 17, 2023

Also, Bake Maine Pottery Cafe to open this week on Washington Avenue, Maine Mead Works will close this month, Holy Donut launches a fourth location and more.