Plus, the Tender Table Food and Art Fair returns for a second year, and Gifford’s goes mobile.
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.
The Wrap: New Asian restaurant coming to Congress Street; Latin fusion opens in Old Orchard Beach
Also, Chaval’s chefs are preparing a farm dinner in Bowdoinham, and the Maine Department of Marine Resources partners with local seafood businesses on seafood tower’ ‘lighthouses.’
How one Maine town made sure it had a place to eat out this summer
Food-world connections and eager investors helped get the beloved family restaurant Dennett’s Wharf up and running in Castine.
Argentinian chef leaves behind Europe’s glitzy restaurants to celebrate his culinary roots
Chef German Lucarelli had cooked international cuisine in more than nine countries. Then he found true fulfillment at The Lost Fire, an asado-style Argentinian steakhouse in Kennebunkport.
The Wrap: Sweets shop with vegan and dairy-free frozen treats opens in Old Orchard Beach
Plus, a Filipino food market launches in South Portland, Crispy Gai raises money for local Planned Parenthood programs, eight Maine restaurants win Wine Spectator awards, and the Yarmouth Clam Festival returns.
The Wrap: Kneading Conference returns to Skowhegan for 15th year
Also, a new bakery opening in the West End will offer pay-forward options, Definitive Brewing opens a beer garden in Old Orchard Beach and Dover-Foxcroft celebrates a new bar and lounge.
The Wrap: Strapped for staff, Cafe Miranda in Rockland and Parker’s Restaurant forced to close for good
The 2 restaurants have served loyal customers for 3 decades. Also, Goodfire Brewing hopes to open a new location in Freeport by summer’s end, the Whoopie Pie Festival returns and Ales for Tails is set for Sunday.
South Portland police take man into custody after standoff, witnesses say
The standoff lasted more than two hours before the suspect was arrested at a house on Briarwood Road.
Portland Public Schools will again join Pride Portland parade
Students, their families and school staff will be among more than 500 people expected to march on Saturday.
Proud dads look to pass their family food businesses to the next generation
On Father’s Day, three Maine dads reflect on the importance of keeping their restaurants all in the family.