Also, Freeport’s new food truck park launches on Route 1 in June; the opening of Honey’s in Thomaston beset by storm-related issues; Sacred Profane gets love from Punch magazine; and a TV show features Portland-area food in an upcoming episode.
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10-year-old Gneiss Brewing in Limerick to close
No date for the closure has yet been announced.
The Wrap: Brewers’ Guild taps new director; Luke’s to take lobster rolls out to the ballgame
Ice cream season is here, Onggi baking gets national praise, Lost Kitchen opens postcard reservations, and more.
The Wrap: Catface Cafe opening in Biddeford; new brewery coming to North Yarmouth
Plus, a daytime cafe and high-end lounge bar to open in the Longfellow Hotel; Blue Lobster Urban Winery moving to a bigger space down the street; the owner of Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro explains why she’s closing; and the Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off returns for a 14th year.
The Wrap: Argenta Brewing to open Friday in Bayside; Thai Esaan closes temporarily
Also, Community Plate announces new dates for story suppers; Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association debuts a dip; and upcoming cooking classes at Camden Harbour Inn.
Some non-vegan ingredients may lurk in alcohol, often used to filter the product
But plenty of Maine breweries, and some local restaurants and wine shops, sell vegan and vegetarian beers.
With Rupee Beer, two brothers are trying to put the India back in IPA
Rupee owners Van and Sumit Sharma, who grew up in Maine, introduced an English-Indian IPA that goes back to the roots of the India Pale Ale style.
The Wrap: Mr. Tuna on track to open on Middle Street in April
Also, Terlingua owners to open West End brunch spot; a taste-test for Maine syrups; Twelve’s chef heads south for a collaboration; and Portland On Tap returns.
Check out a dozen new bars and restaurants Mainers can look forward to in 2024
Affordable pricing is a common theme for many of these new places.
Dine Out Maine: At Sacred Profane in Biddeford, come for the beer, stay for the food
The atmosphere at the Czech-inspired brewery is convivial. It offers several imaginative options for vegetarians. And the menu offers both comfort and fun.