Plus, Holy Donut to ship; new dining discount club from the owners of the former Rick’s Lobby Café; Hannaford staffer writes a produce guide; Parlor’s Salty Honey flavor returns; and summer camp at Allagash.
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The Wrap: In Portland, Lucky Cheetah to launch and Tiqa reopens
Also, a new café/bar for Washington Avenue; an Asian fusion restaurant comes to Freeport; former Food & Wine editor Dana Cowin speaks at Allagash; the 98th annual St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar; and more.
The Wrap: Leisure Time Cocktail Co. launches on Thompson’s Point; Finestkind to open in Saco
Also, a new restaurant replaces Friars’ Brewhouse in Bucksport; 2 burger shacks launch in southern Maine; and Forbes explores the Biddeford food scene.
Can Maine’s coastal restaurants survive climate change?
Seasonal spots from York to Eastport have been icons on the waterfront for decades. Now, an industry known for its resilience wonders how it can ride out the coming storms.
The Wrap: Candy Lounge opens in Camden; Portland to get roast beef restaurant
Also, The Pink Waffle food truck closes after 3 years; Orange Bike Brewing hosts events to benefit Black brewers; a new book on mushrooms from a Maine author; and more.
In Biddeford, 2 pizza joints clash over new location, community culture
The city is tearing down a Domino’s to make way for an intersection. Now, the pizza chain might move across the street from where Pizza by Alex has made pies since the 1960s.
Duckfat’s trailblazing owners talk about the early days, their restaurants and their decision to retire
Rob Evans and Nancy Pugh, of Hugo’s and Duckfat, reflect on their adventures in hospitality and how they came to run some of the city’s most successful and influential restaurants.
The Wrap: Blue Lobster gets bigger; Maine Cheese Guild hires new executive director
Also, a lightning strike damages George + Leon’s; Local 188 marks 25 years; Portland’s food scene basks in more national media attention; and Mast Landing’s Wavy Days Beer Fest returns.
The Wrap: Camp Pennant brewery launches; all-day bar coming to Old Port
Also, culinary bookstore Rabelais returns to Portland with a pop-up store; Bread & Friends brings back dinner; new PBS series features segment with Martha Stewart in Maine; and more.
The Wrap: New Portland bars to offer board games, Latin focus
Also, Pot + Pan cannabis edibles opens a Woodfords Corner store; Onggi launches a café; Highroller opening a sister steakhouse; Blake Orchard expands to Brunswick; and more.