Robert Young sells both smoked lobster and smoked lobster spreads from his island home.

Chef Christian Hayes' creative Mediterranean-and-Asian inflected modern American menu underpromises and seriously overdelivers.

The plants suggested here do require a little attention but are still easy to grow.

In the run-up to Thanksgiving, we figure out the best local cucurbit for your pie.

Gentle Thanksgiving showcases plant-based holiday meals and the living, breathing turkeys that won't get eaten.

'Chefs possess all this cultural capital, they're agile, they get stuff done and make things work. This could become a global movement of chefs who want to do the right thing.'

Pears, dried cranberries and Gorgonzola work as well with pasta as on a cheese plate.

Thai curry paste, fish sauce, ginger and garlic, and a spray of fresh herbs are the secrets to this easy yet vibrant dish.

The bankruptcy of Dean Foods, the country's largest milk producer, could have some impact in Maine, where milk production and values have remained relatively stable for the last decade.

This DIY project is a perfect way to spend a snow day.

The Knotted Apron will feature American, French and Italian cuisines.

Lots of openings, but this week also saw closure of a coffee shop and a smoothie and juice bar.

Plucked began in Kelly Towle's basement, and now its freshly made salsa is sold in dozens of Hannaford and Whole Foods stores.

The company's shares have lost a quarter of their value since the end of last month, but are still 200 percent higher than when it went public in May.

Making pledges and holding fundraisers are among the ways breweries help causes they believe in.

Andrew and Briana Volk have sold their shares in the Portland restaurant to their business partners to leave more time for their children, new projects and political activism.

Portland is about to get a new African restaurant, as well as a new pasta and pizza place.

Four business partners are opening a restaurant of mostly African food in the building that once housed Maria's.

Maine Food for Thought wins an award in London at the World Food Travel Association.

Games and snacks supplement the standout cider list. Just don't wait to be waited on.

Service is quick at the Westbrook restaurant, but you'll need to account for the time it takes the plate to cool.

It encourages cooks to explore the appliance's multi-faceted functions.

The food is excellent, and the crowds continue to come.

A few basic criteria are listed for those seeking an all-purpose glass.

Mindy Fox, Portland-based food writer, shares her experiences working with Antoni Porowski, star of "Queer Eye," on his new cookbook.

The root vegetable with the funny name gets little respect, but it can, one chef says, 'be something sublime.'

Simple naan is the breakout star in our global food embrace.

Think beyond the blossom. Seed pods, dried hydrangea and alliums, and many others are naturals in a vase.

Thinly sliced local salami and fennel can really dress up a pizza.

Andy's was known for having live music every night, and for being a hangout for a tightknit community of islanders when they visited the mainland.

The South Portland bakery says the second location may reopen in the spring.

The Perfect Spell opens Halloween night, Blue Spoon Cafe changes direction, Terra Cotta Pasta Co. moving, and Maine's Pantry is for sale.

Nura is scheduled to open in Portland's Monument Square in November.

Portland Beer Week starts Sunday with tap takeovers, competitions, storytelling and more.