Also, the Portland Farmers’ Market is poised to head back outdoors later this month as the winter season comes to a close.
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Dine Out Maine: Two years after COVID-19 upended the food world, we’re reviewing restaurants again
But we may be judging them a little more gently than in the past.
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Food celebrity Erin French caters to her local community
Even as her star continues to rise, the chef-owner of The Lost Kitchen remembers her roots and shares the fruits of her success with her hometown of Freedom.
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Sande’s Picks: Spring is here and Easter buffets are back
With pandemic restrictions easing, buffets have returned to several local restaurants, at least for the Easter holiday. Harraseeket Inn is hosting its Easter Grand Buffet April 17 with all the traditional items, including all-you-can-eat lobster and baked ham. Two seatings are available at noon and 2 p.m. $105/adults, $55/ages 6-12. Children 5 and under are […]
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The Wrap: Portland students taste-test African food, Silly’s reinvents itself, and raising money for Ukraine
Also, women coffee experts converge at Coffee By Design, Lobster Shack at Two Lights reopens and a new brunch restaurant coming to Portland.
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Sande’s Picks: A few of my favorite things
This will be a departure from my usual list of food and drink activities, but I have recently tasted some yummy items in the area that I want to share with you. These are not elegant or considered gourmet – just tasty and satisfying. • Hot Chocolate and Kahlua Cocktail at Muddy Rudder in Yarmouth. […]
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The Wrap: A reboot of Portland’s classic Five Fifty-Five coming soon to Brunswick, 2 city restaurants say come on in
Five Fifty-Five North will open in The Federal hotel, and Bay Bowls launches a second location.
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Sande’s Picks: It’s full steam ahead for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend
Celebration is the word for all of the activities around Maine maple syrup. Maine is the third-largest producer of maple syrup in the country and Maine Maple Sunday Weekend March 26-27 is crammed with sweetness at sugarhouses offering samples, demonstrations, games, tours, music and more. There is a map of participating producers at MaineMapleProducers.com/events but […]
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James Beard finalists announced, Maine chefs dominate Northeast category
While three Portland chefs earned regional nominations, restaurant Leeward and baker Atsuko Fujimoto are finalists in major national categories.
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Sande’s Picks: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with food, drink and music
There are several area venues that are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Thursday, March 17, with events ranging from live music to specialty food and drink. A whiskey tasting will be offered at the Falmouth Country Club from 6-8 p.m. Sommelier Erica Archer will curate five fine whiskeys from around the world, accompanied by Executive Chef […]