The partners in Arcadia are developing the new cocktail-focused venue.
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).
Soup at Portland’s Green Elephant Bistro wins award from PETA
The soup won praise for its taste and its compassion.
Bandaloop restaurant in Arundel is for sale
The restaurant has been open for more than 20 years.
This Maine cook gets into the season with a steamed pudding worthy of Dickens
The old-fashioned technique has largely fallen from favor, but the cooking is very forgiving and the results incredibly moist.
Keep the pantry filled with homemade holiday snacks for hungry guests
Snacks flow freely during the holidays, and it’s easy to make tasty creations beyond a bag of chips.
Preparing the Thanksgiving feast begins months ahead at Wild Oats in Brunswick
Making thousands of pies, sides, cookies, breads and everything customers need for their holiday table takes lots of planning and oodles of early mornings.
This Maine cook asks: Sure, you could make naan at home. But should you?
Food editor Peggy Grodinsky attempts to make the buttery Indian flatbread, an item on her 2025 culinary bucket list.
Everything but the bird for your Thanksgiving feast
The holiday menu is probably the most traditional on the American calendar. In that spirit, we reprise some favorite recipes.
Model T Coffee in Portland Arts District has closed
The coffee shop had opened in the old Coffee by Design space in spring, 2024.
Chef David Turin to receive lifetime achievement award
HospitalityMaine will give the award to the longtime Greater Portland chef at its annual banquet.