The food blogger and recipe developer, who worked for Ina Garten after graduating from Bowdoin, spent the summer cooking at The Lost Kitchen in Freedom.
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The Wrap: New seafood market, new Turkish bakery, new dessert shop
SoPo Seafood plans a retail shop in South Portland, Turkish coffee and pastries come to Freeport, and pies where doughnuts used to be in the Old Port.
Henry and Marty Restaurant and Catering closes, another victim of COVID-19
Henry and Marty joins Wyler’s, Maine Street Sweets, Benchwarmers Sports Pub, Pedro O’Hara’s and Timeless Cottage as recent downtown closures, many of which were brought about or hastened by the coronavirus pandemic. But despite the times, there are not too many vacant storefronts along Maine Street.
Sande’s Picks: Make Thanksgiving plans early
Thanksgiving is nearly here and it is normally a time for larger, indoor gatherings. If you are not planning to host or attend a celebration with family and friends there are some alternatives in the southern Midcoast for small groups. After checking with many local restaurants here are a few that will offer dining-in or […]
Dine In/Out Maine: An East End recharge
Before winter closes in, we take a tour of the good food still to be had (and the places we still miss) in Portland’s East End.
Sande’s Picks: BDA auction offers magical food and beverage experiences
Brunswick The Brunswick Downtown Association’s Magic on Maine online auction runs from Oct. 19-25 (yes, there is still time to bid) and includes many specialty food items and events, like a pasta cooking class conducted by Tim O’Brien (owner of Enoteca Athena) for four, followed by dinner for four or dessert every month for a […]
HospitalityMaine CEO to leave trade group
Steve Hewins will step down as the organization’s leader at the end of the year.
Surveillance videos reveal unsavory activity in Waterville restaurant district
Insurance business owner John Fortier has dozens of videos showing late-night crowds urinating, drinking alcohol, fighting and doing other such activity on Silver Street downtown.
The Wrap: Tacos, coffee and beer coming this way
Plus, get your Bread Fair in a Basket, and your Girl Scout cookies without the calories.
Portland restaurants look at outdoor options, indoor improvements for winter
Some restaurants are cooking up cool ways to serve customers in the snow and cold, while others remain chilly to the idea, but all agree it will be a struggle to remain open until spring.