None of the state’s 9 semifinalists moved on in the annual competition, often called the Oscars of the food world. That hasn’t happened since 2014.
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Two Maine restaurants named among the world’s best by Food & Wine
Mr. Tuna in Portland and Aragosta at Goose Cove in Deer Isle made the magazine’s annual Global Tastemakers list.
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Lee Frank’s burger joint is at its best when messiest
The casual South Berwick restaurant’s burgers and dogs shine when smothered with toppings, but some dishes could use more house-made touches.
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Cuties bar slated to open next week in Old Port
The Market Street venue plans to expand its hours, staying open all day, in May.
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Old Port’s Camp Pennant listed for sale
The nine-month-old restaurant, beer and spirits business is on the market for $895,000.
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West African restaurant Mé Lon Togo moving to Freeport
Chef-owner Jordan Benissan expects to partially open by late April.
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Japanese restaurant Sapporo relaunching in Falmouth
The 40-year-old restaurant is now in The Wyeth condo building.
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Could Biddeford be Maine’s new pizza capital?
Biddeford skews young, restaurant rents are affordable, so is pizza, and the concept is easy to pull off. Taken together, these factors have led to the town’s hopping pizza scene.
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James Beard changes award listing for New England chef
The award category now cites Chef Lee Frank for his work at Otis Restaurant in New Hampshire instead of Lee Frank’s in South Berwick.
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Peruvian food, nuanced drinks and stellar staff all shine at Magnus on Water
Under a new chef, the Biddeford restaurant once again earns 4 stars for excellence across the board.