restaurant industry

Published
March 29, 2023

The Quarry in Monson named a finalist for a James Beard award

But 10 other semi-finalists from Maine did not move on. Winners of the prestigious culinary awards will be announced in June.
Published
March 29, 2023

The Wrap: Brea Lu Cafe finds new home in Westbrook

Also, Market Street bar Maps reopens this week after months of renovations, a farm-supplied butcher shop expands in Leeds and Durham, and CBD launches a new line of spirit barrel-aged coffee.
Published
March 27, 2023

Maine lawmakers asked to crack down on ‘grass-fed’ beef label

Farmers say they spend extra time and money raising cattle strictly on grass, and mislabeling cheats them and people who are paying extra for something they're not getting.
Published
March 22, 2023

Old Port bar and restaurant Bull Feeneys’ to close Sunday

The popular Irish pub opened in 2002.
Published
March 22, 2023

Ruby’s restaurant won’t be opening on Congress Street after all

The owners say they intend to return to Portland 'when the time is right.'
Published
March 22, 2023

The Wrap: Maples bakery to close in Yarmouth

Also, the Lost Kitchen opens its postcard reservation system, a Union winemaker judges a wine and spirits competition in France, and more.
Published
March 16, 2023

Boston pizza parlor owner accused of physically abusing employees

Stavros Papantoniadis allegedly abused a longtime immigrant worker who could not legally work in the U.S.
Published
March 16, 2023

Maine restaurants, bars hope for return to a ‘normal’ St. Patrick’s Day

With the holiday falling on a Friday, businesses are looking for a profitable celebration after the pandemic has dampened them for three years.
Published
March 15, 2023

The Wrap: Biddeford Restaurant Week gets underway with charity soup event

Also, Bite Into Maine is working on its first brick-and-mortar Portland location, Batson River will hold a second annual bartending competition, Prairie Baking Co. plans to open a cafe this summer, and more.
Published
March 1, 2023

The Wrap: Ugly Duckling wins Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off as Maine Restaurant Week launches

Also, a Portland pub is featured on a new ghost-hunter show, Soul Food Paradise plans a second location, Sacred Profane gets props from Punch, and Forbes Travel Guide gives Cliff House Maine four stars.