Restaurants open to outdoor dining, but say it’s not enough to survive

restaurant industry

Published
June 1, 2020

Restaurants open to outdoor dining, but say it’s not enough to survive

Restaurants are coming up with some creative ways to serve customers outdoors, hoping it helps shore up their bottom lines.
Published
May 31, 2020

Our View: Gov. Mills right to pause restaurant reopening

In counties where the coronavirus is spreading, it makes sense to keep people safe.
Published
May 28, 2020

Our View: Portland eatery does the right thing

Salvage BBQ's quick response to a COVID infection shows what will have to happen as limits are relaxed.
Published
May 27, 2020

Restaurant owners steamed at decision to delay indoor dining

Owners who had planned to reopen their dining rooms Monday say they weren't given enough notice of the change, and the money and effort they've put into reopening is wasted.
Published
May 27, 2020

The Wrap: LB Kitchen West closes permanently

The food truck park in Wells will open June 4, and you can now buy Holy Donuts at Hannaford.
Published
May 24, 2020

Restaurants get creative to keep diners distant and maintain an ambience

From life-size cardboard cutouts of diners to canned customer chatter, restaurants across the world are figuring out the new normal restaurant experience.
Published
May 20, 2020

The Wrap: Drifters Wife closes indefinitely, online food drive launches May 28

The Portland restaurant ended take-out and has no set date for re-opening, but several other Maine restaurants have launched take-out programs.
Published
May 19, 2020

Bath restaurants allowed to open dining rooms, but many are taking it slow

Monday marked the first day since March that restaurants in Sagadahoc County could welcome sit-down diners, but some establishments are choosing to continue with curbside pickup instead.
Published
May 19, 2020

Maine Voices: Expanded outdoor dining must make room for public in public spaces

As cities move to enable restaurant patrons to socially distance while eating outside, they should be mindful of equity.
Published
May 19, 2020

Restaurants in 12 counties can open their dining rooms, but many are waiting

Along the midcoast, a popular destination with many renowned restaurants, owners are weighing the financial and health risks.