Food
A day-hiker’s guide to trail food
Our expert sources share tips on the snacks, meals and drinks that keep them properly fueled and hydrated on summer hikes, from GORP and PB&Js to dried kiwis and charcuterie boards.
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Dine Out Maine: Paper Tiger’s ‘kooky’ charm stands out in the Old Port
Nerd out over cocktails and Asian plates that offer twists on the classics.
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Before summer’s bounty arrives, go big with fresh herbs
While you patiently wait for the dazzlers, like strawberries and tomatoes, pair the last of the storage root veggie crops with a sprightly herb pistou.
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Food
East Bayside restaurant Full Turn closes after 6 months
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Health
How too much caffeine can lead to sleep deprivation
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Food
Bar Guide: Room for Improvement a bar for Portlanders that’s pretty much perfect
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Food
Eat & Run: Follow your nose to Tacos La Poblanita’s food court stall
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Food
A new Iranian cookbook puts the spotlight on yogurt and whey
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Food
Eat the rainbow with this vegetable-packed curried tofu sandwich
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Maine Gardener
A weird spring led to some weird problems in the garden
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Vegan Kitchen
Vegan cooking classes on offer at MaineGeneral Medical Center
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Food
Maine chefs are putting a new twist on soft serve ice cream
Trudy Bird’s Olbar shows promise but could use restraint
The restaurant is focused on Danish smorrebrod and housemade aquavit. Classic open-faced sandwich combos are a smarter choice than untraditional ones.
Dandelions are the key to a locally sourced piccata
The flower's buds can be made into capers, which typically come from a plant that doesn't grow in the U.S.
Invasive pests spoil the party for some local plant sales
But the Cumberland County Master Gardener Plant Sale is still going strong.
Stores, cafes and home cooks are serving up vegan eggs, every style
Consumers seeking an alternative to chicken eggs – for price, health or lifestyle reasons – have a growing number of choices.
Eat & Run: Mitr in Portland puts a twist on Thai
Mitr Ping Yang Thai Kitchen on outer Congress Street serves up grilled meats and Thai street food.
Frozen artichokes are the secret star in this one-pot chicken dish
A play on an Italian-American dish, this wintry-sounding braise tastes of spring, thanks to frozen artichokes, and can be made year round.
Dine Out Maine: The Best of 2021
While it was far from an ideal year for local restaurants, there were still plenty of highlights.
