From farmers to printers, an array of suppliers that rely on Portland’s booming food scene have had to rethink how they operate.
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Threatened by coronavirus, city’s restaurants turn tables
Creativity and customer support, along with government aid, helped Portland restaurants stay in business at a higher rate than other parts of the country, but dozens have yet to reopen their doors and almost all have losses to recoup.
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In photos: After 30 years and counting, Becky’s Diner is still going strong
Becky’s Diner is an example of the resilience of the Portland restaurant community, where so many establishments have struggled during the pandemic – but are hanging on.
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Database: PPP loans for Portland food and beverage businesses in 2020
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Sande’s Picks: Don’t get left out in the cold
Ice cream season is here (or almost, in some cases), and there are plenty of chances to cool off and relax at these local shops. Some serve milkshakes and frappes. From what I’ve learned, milkshakes in New England contain milk and flavoring syrup that are shaken until foamy. Frappes also contain ice cream, which is […]
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The Wrap: Josh Berry leaves Union, farmers markets head back outside
Scandinavia in Biddeford? Ja!
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Sande’s Picks: Food and beverage events return to the menu
Maine Street Steak & Oyster, 148 Maine St., Brunswick, has added Sunday brunch, which will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A featured menu item is Fried Oyster Benedict on a jalapeño biscuit for $18. The smoked salmon toast ($16) also sounds delicious. Of course, the locally farmed oysters are shucked right at […]
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Portland restaurant owner agrees to pay $200,000 in uncollected, underreported sales taxes
Susan Eklund, owner of Susan’s Fish-n-Chips, will get a suspended sentence if she makes regular payments on more than $205,000 in restitution.
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Sande’s Picks: Craft beer is thriving in the Midcoast
According to the Maine Brewers’ Guild there are 155 active, licensed craft breweries in the state, with 10 in the southern Midcoast area alone. Until 1990 there were two active breweries in Maine. Many of these companies use local grains and hops in their brewing which has supported local agriculture and jobs. Other growers provide […]
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The Wrap: Restaurant reopenings, new one-stop fermentation shop and an April ice bar
Plus, the U.S. Coast Guard’s galley in South Portland wins a national award.