Lawmakers will have a chance to rewrite the country’s tax policy in 2025, when much of Trump’s 2017 tax cut package expires.
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The Wrap: Angoor Wine Bar launches; Anjon’s to reopen in Scarborough
Also, a Maine-focused food hut for Commercial Street; the chef of Pot + Pan edibles competes on Food Network, and Luke’s hosts a benefit that touts Maine’s halibut fishery.
Restaurant workers’ battle for higher minimum wage goes national
At least four states are set to vote on measures to make restaurants pay servers a minimum wage regardless of how much they earn in tips.
The Wrap: Fish & chips coming to Washington Avenue, supper and cocktails to downtown
Also, 9 Maine food businesses win grant money; ChopTails competition is back; and the Casco Bay Seafood Festival is set for June.
As California bans service fees, restaurants brace for impact
The new law is aimed at giving consumers more transparency about prices – including on menus.
The Wrap: Farmers to return to Monument Square; hobbit-core restaurant planned for Brunswick
Also, Magissa ready to open, Off Track Pizza launches; a new breakfast and lunch spot in Saco; and more local food news.
Falafel Time closes due to health and staffing issues
Owner Qutaiba Hassoon said his father’s poor health has led to the 2 1/2-year-old restaurant to close.
The Wrap: Mr. Tuna launches in new digs; Tao Yuan closes and Bao Bao moves north
Liquid Riot sold, to relaunch as Camp Pennant; Stonewall Kitchen comes back to Portland; Oun Lido’s opens in Old Port; gluten-free bakery planned for Saco; and more.
Bao Bao Dumpling House moving to Brunswick
The restaurant has been closed since February, due to a staffing shortage.
The Wrap: The Garden at Bissell Brothers and Low Key set to open
Also, Model T Coffee launches on Congress Street; plans for a Forest Avenue café from the owners of The Cheese Shop of Portland; Holy Donut to open in Brunswick; and more.