The Maine native has a knack for opening restaurants that make a splash and then quietly close not too long after with a pile of unpaid bills.
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6 ways to be a smarter tipper in restaurants
Tipping at restaurants, with all kinds of service charges and fees, can be confusing. Here are some tips for navigating the new normal.
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Chimney fire damages upstairs function room at Boone’s Fish House & Oyster Room in Old Port
The chimney, which shifted out of place during last week’s windstorms, caught fire Friday afternoon, damaging an upstairs dining room, according to the restaurant’s owner.
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The Wrap: Mr. Tuna on track to open on Middle Street in April
Also, Terlingua owners to open West End brunch spot; a taste-test for Maine syrups; Twelve’s chef heads south for a collaboration; and Portland On Tap returns.
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The Wrap: New owners for Miyake; Double Great Coffee opens on Munjoy Hill
Plus, Dok Mali expands to Knightville; one Thai restaurant replaces another on Congress Street; Jackrabbit Cafe closes in Biddeford, and more.
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The Wrap: Atlanta chef buys Marriner’s in Camden; Citrus closes downtown
Also, Roma Cafe holds special dinners this week to mark its 100th anniversary; The Well at Jordan’s Farm starts taking reservations for the 2024 season; and more.
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Check out a dozen new bars and restaurants Mainers can look forward to in 2024
Affordable pricing is a common theme for many of these new places.
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The Wrap: Holy Donut to open in Brunswick; grant to help develop halal meat cooperative
And a few options for a special New Year’s Eve.
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Salvage BBQ to close for the winter, citing financial pressures
The Portland restaurant is shutting down from January to March.
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The Wrap: Cabana closing in Old Port; Swiss pastry shop launching in Biddeford
Also, a new taproom and a new cocktail bar coming to Thompson’s Point; Bard Coffee to expand; a board game bar planned for Congress Street; and more.