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Peggy Grodinsky
Staff Writer
Peggy Grodinsky has been the food editor at the Portland Press Herald since 2014. Previously, she was executive editor of Cook’s Country, a now-defunct national magazine that was published by America’s Test Kitchen. She spent several years in Texas as food editor at the Houston Chronicle, seven years at the James Beard Foundation in New York, and a (magical) year as a journalism fellow at the University of Hawaii. Her work has appeared in “Best of Food Writing” (2017) and “Cornbread Nation 4: The Best of Southern Food Writing” (2008).
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Jewel Box bar in Portland faces uncertain future
The owner of the quirky, highly regarded cocktail bar says he is looking for investors or buyers.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Chez Rosa to move to larger space in Kennebunk
The French bistro has been in its current home in Kennebunkport for 5 years.
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French-inspired bar, restaurant planned for Old Port
Elizabeth is slated to open on Wharf Street next fall.
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Tin Pan Bakery in Portland to close
The bakery specialized in homey cookies, cakes and pies.
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Fusion taco spot has opened on Forest Avenue
Loco Taco opened Tuesday, serving tacos, quesadillas and burritos in international flavors.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
New breakfast, lunch spot has opened in Morrill’s Corner
Mandy & Matt’s Cafe is serving a large menu of classics at the spot that once housed Samuel’s Bar & Grill.
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Oldies but goodies: Mainers cherish — and cook on — their old stoves
When it comes to stoves, ‘brand spanking new’ does not appeal to everyone.
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After more than 60 years as a family business, Tony’s Donuts is for sale
The beloved Portland doughnut shop was founded by the late Antonio Fournier in 1965.
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As cocoa prices rise, Maine chocolatiers try to find the sweet spot
Supply problems in West Africa, the commodities market and uncertain tariffs have forced local chocolate makers to find creative solutions to doing business.