Food
A reluctant bread baker sweetens on sourdough
Over time, the challenge turned from a burden to an obsession.
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Green Plate Special: Asparagus, it’s time for a talk
Local farmers market asparagus doesn't come cheap. But there are ways to make this favorite vegetable stretch.
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Maine Gardener: When we were very young, spending money on annuals seemed an extravagance
Now the Atwells revel in their beauty, in the garden and in the vase.
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Business
The Wrap: Collaborative dinner to honor Chef Larry Matthews Jr., Scratch Baking Co. reopens (it’s about time!)
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Food
Bar Guide: For a more subdued option on Wharf Street, go underground to Rathskeller
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Do This
Eat & Run: Portland welcomes Bulgarian breakfast, brunch and lunch
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Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Small, chickpea-sized surprises and big flavors at Nura
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Food
A from-scratch blueberry poke cake upgrades a retro classic
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Food
Chicken piccata is saucy, speedy and works with a vegetarian mushroom swap
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Food
Crisped fried cheddar crowns this fresh asparagus and bean salad
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Food
Kareemi Atallah, a remembrance
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Business
The Wrap: Wells food truck park reopens, as does Tandem Coffee’s Anderson Street location
At Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro, flavor-driven dishes spotlight the bounty of Maine’s sea
Four stars for a beautiful restaurant where the food feels at once 'approachable and intricate.'
Green Plate Special: Why aren’t you making your own salad dressing?
There is nothing to it, and it saves tons of plastic waste.
Maine Gardener: Natives (and a few others) to grow in your shade garden
A shade garden needn't be a poor stepchild to the sunnier spots. Here are some suggestions for what to plant.
Eager customers line up at vegan food trucks and carts
But food truck owners say diners are patient about the waits.
Eat & Run: Butchers & Bakers goes big in Brunswick
Find hearty sandwiches, prepared or made to order, in the renovated Tontine Mall space.
Make chirashi the next time you’re in the mood for sushi
Sonoko Sakai offers tips on how to make the best sushi rice at home for your chirashi bowl.
Four Maine books coming out this fall you shouldn’t miss
Portland bookseller Josh Christie's recommendations range from food to philosophy to fiction.
Dine Out Maine: The Best of 2021
While it was far from an ideal year for local restaurants, there were still plenty of highlights.
