Also, 2 Portland bars nominated for prestigious Spirited Awards, Chase’s Daily bounces back in Belfast, and more.
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Lewiston school team wins state cooking competition for 2nd year
Judges had little else but praise for all the dishes they tasted during the annual cooking competition and was a tough decision to name a winner.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Ranchers and farmers in Maine face bottleneck getting meat products to consumers
Bill in U.S. Senate could make it easier to sell meats locally; owners of a mid-sized ranch offer their views, concerns.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Val’s Drive-In in Lewiston reopens for the season
LEWISTON — Seasonal businesses across the area are opening up for the season. Val’s Drive-In at 925 Sabattus St. is among them, posting on social media that it opened Wednesday. Val’s has been a fixture in the city since 1959, serving up its all-American fare with a Maine bent. Owner Chris Lawrence said the menu […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Len Libby Candies wins candy category in ‘Best of 207’ contest
Len Libby Candies has won ‘Best Candy Shop’ in Portland Radio Group contest.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Nezinscot Farm in Turner wins food award from James Beard Foundation
Called one of America’s Classics, the farm-to-table cafe wowed the judges to capture the prestigious honor.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Nation & World
Pay-Per-Chew: More restaurants trying subscription programs
Some offer unlimited drinks or free delivery for a monthly fee; others will bring out your favorite appetizer each time you visit.
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The Wrap: Coletti’s in Biddeford makes Yelp’s list of 100 best pizzerias
Also, Kennebunk’s Auntie’s House brings its Whoopie Balls to Portland; Readable Feast New England awards Maine writers; fire damages Apres, and more.
Posted inTimes Record
Intertidal: Maine seafood is on the menu
I have often written about ways to enjoy different types of Maine seafood that you might not otherwise think to try. Urchins, periwinkles and seaweeds, for example, are lower on the totem pole than scallops and lobster for most American consumers. These are all delicious and worthy of trying to be sure. But also worth […]
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The Wrap: Bistro Leluco replaces Enio’s in South Portland
Also, Bake Maine Pottery Cafe to open this week on Washington Avenue, Maine Mead Works will close this month, Holy Donut launches a fourth location and more.