The rule is scheduled to go into effect June 19 for prepackaged food items and Dec. 1 for other items.
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The Wrap: Desserts downtown, barbecue in Deering Center and Bay Bowls in Biddeford
Also, an Ogunquit wine bar rebrands, Papi gets nominated for a Spirited Award and more.
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Greater Portland restaurants evolve to satisfy diners’ all-day cravings
Many establishments are stretching their hours beyond traditional mealtimes, aligning with shifts in pandemic-era eating habits, finding effficiences and even bringing in more revenue.
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The Wrap: Smoked opens in Portland; Buttermilk Kitchen aims for April launch
Also, new owners for Old Port’s Buzz Coffee; Foulmouthed Brewing in SoPo and Trudy Bird’s in North Yarmouth to close; a panel discussion on coffee; and more.
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Maine has 4 James Beard Award finalists
They are Zu Bakery, Atsuko Fujimoto of Norimoto Bakery, Woodford Food & Beverage and Jake Stevens of Leeward.
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The Wrap: Ocotillo opens soon in West End; new coffee shop on Congress Street
Also, a new Italian restaurant and Sublime Taco relaunch in Biddeford; a bakery and a hot dog joint coming to Windham; Gneiss Brewing to close and sell property; Brickyard serves pizza from Make-A-Wish kid; and more.
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The Wrap: The Good Table reopens Thursday; Freedom’s Edge launching tasting room in Portland
Also, Don’s Lunch opens in Westbrook; local beer malt makers win awards; a benefit market at Maine Craft Distilling; Maine Seaweed week returns; and more.
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The Wrap: Brewers’ Guild taps new director; Luke’s to take lobster rolls out to the ballgame
Ice cream season is here, Onggi baking gets national praise, Lost Kitchen opens postcard reservations, and more.
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Staffing shortage forces Bao Bao Dumpling to close through March
Owner Cara Stadler is on maternity leave. ‘Thanks for your understanding,’ she posted on Facebook.
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The Wrap: Sacred Profane opens at Thompson’s Point; specialty burgers in Gorham
Plus, plans change for a food truck park in Freeport, 2DineIn eliminates tipping, Thai Esaan’s limited reopening and a new hospitality podcast.