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Couple to open restaurant, bar, deli, market in downtown Waterville

by Amy Calder January 27, 2020January 28, 2020

The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club owners Andrew and Briana Volk are aiming to open Verna’s All Day at the end of the year in the Colby College-owned Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons at 150 Main St. in downtown Waterville.

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Sande’s Picks: Fresh seafood in abundance

by Sande Updegraph January 24, 2020January 20, 2020

Pepper’s Landing, at 147 Bath Road, Brunswick, has a long list of local seafood sources proudly displayed on the wall by the kitchen. According to Executive Chef Troy Mains, always fresh, local fin and shellfish is the key to the success of Pepper’s Landing. That and Chef Mains’ imaginative creations, such as Firecracker Shrimp with […]

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New Mexican-Salvadoran restaurant coming soon to Congress Street

by Meredith Goad January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

Dos Naciones will open in the space formerly occupied by Local Sprouts.

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Sande’s Picks: Steak and Oysters focus of new eatery to open in Brunswick

by Sande Updegraph January 16, 2020January 10, 2020

Maine Street Steak & Oyster, a new restaurant at 148 Maine St. in Brunswick, will open by the end of this month and will serve dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 4-10 p.m. The owners, Kimberly Lully, Sunny Chung and Tony Pastor, have created a beautiful space that was formerly part of the Local Market and […]

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The Wrap: A new podcast, a new wine festival and 3 new restaurants

by Meredith Goad January 15, 2020January 14, 2020

Also, a new owner for a popular Bar Harbor lobster pound and restaurant.

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Sande’s Picks: Smorgasbord of local cooking classes on the menu

by Sande Updegraph January 8, 2020

After several weeks traveling in December, I am delighted to be writing “Sande’s Picks” again. Winter is also a wonderful time to learn and sample new cuisines and perfect old favorites. Merrymeeting Adult Education offers 15 one-night sessions at various local schools on a broad range of techniques and food styles. All require registration (merrymeeting.org […]

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The Wrap: Solo Italiano and The Farm Stand forge a food partnership

by Meredith Goad January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

Famous Dave’s has closed, and Two Fat Cats is moving.

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The Wrap: New life for old Anjon’s site; diner gets 2nd Food Network visit

by Meredith Goad January 1, 2020January 3, 2020

In other news, a speakeasy arcade/bar opens, Gray says goodbye to Cole Farms, and check out what cookbooks your friends and neighbors are checking out.