Plus, Nosh changes hands, Slab’s frozen pizzas hit Hannaford shelves, volunteers at St. Peter’s pump out 7,000 cookies for its annual Italian Bazaar this weekend, 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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Caring for drought-burned lawns proves a losing battle for homeowners
With severe drought conditions and soaring temperatures flash-frying lawns around the southern Maine coast, homeowners can perhaps take comfort in not having to mow their brown, crunchy grass as often.
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Posted inMaine, News
Coastal Maine enters severe drought conditions as dry weather continues
Eight counties on the coast have gone from moderate to severe drought status since last week, according to the latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Posted inFood
This brewer is determined to make the world’s 2 best lagers in Biddeford
Brienne Allan, who accidentally started a movement after posting about sexism in the brewing industry, is starting fresh in Maine with her niche brewery, Sacred Profane, opening this month.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Tortilla Flat closes Portland restaurant after 44 years
Former employees say staffing was a problem at the family-owned Tex-Mex restaurant on Forest Avenue.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Portland chef heads to New Orleans to compete in Great American Seafood Cook-Off
Also, Bread & Friends to start work on new Fore Street bakery and cafe, Crispy Gai throws brunch party with a star NOLA chef, and stew from Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association hits Hannaford supermarkets.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: The Danforth opens in the West End, Nutella puts Maine on a jar
Also, a new small plates restaurant and wine bar is coming to the Saint John Valley neighborhood, Schulte and Herr reopen its dining room, and a Rwandan coffee professional will give a talk in Biddeford.
Posted inDo This, Food
Eat & Run: Paloma’s serves up fun alternatives to typical beach fare
Save room for the churros at this new Latin-American fusion restaurant in Old Orchard Beach.
Posted inFood
Maine’s organic grain producers see increasing consumer demand. Can supply keep pace?
Circumstances like the pandemic and weather gave the state’s organic grain businesses a boost in recent years. But the dwindling number of organic grain farmers means the future of Maine’s grains economy is unclear.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Expect higher costs, more closures as seasonal worker shortage strains Maine restaurants
Overburdened and understaffed restaurant owners consider wage and menu price hikes to stay in business.