Emboldened by their successes and encouraged by their customers, several area food truck operators are opening brick-and-mortar spaces this season.
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The Wrap: Cong Tu Bot to open second restaurant, this one in Old Port
Also, Portland’s only Cambodian restaurant to open in the Public Market House; The Garden Bar launching in Biddeford; Greeks of Peaks rebuilds after losing a truck; and more.
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Portland orders restaurant to remove antique doors over ‘false sense of history’
Papi imported doors from Puerto Rico, but the city says the doors must come down because they don’t honor the history of the Exchange Street building. Some residents say it’s unfair.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Tiqa restaurant in Old Port closes indefinitely
The owners say pandemic and post-pandemic stresses on the restaurant have been unrelenting and volatile.
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The Wrap: New life comes to Rockland’s Cafe Miranda
Also, The Henry to replace Bull Feeney’s in Old Port, Blue Spoon to relocate to the Rockport area, Hannaford donates $250,000 to The Ecology School in Saco, and more.
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If sizzling fajitas are a lie, we can still crave the delicious drama
Some people love the drama and spectacle of fajitas – but in some restaurants, their sizzle might just be smoke and mirrors.
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The Wrap: Room for Improvement opening in Old Port
Also, Chocolats Passion moving to a larger space, a new Mediterranean restaurant comes to Damariscotta, new owners of Ted’s Fried Clams announce operational changes, and more.
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Commentary: Nominee to head federal Department of Labor has it wrong on tipping
California official Julie Su believes tipping culture to be abusive and oppressive. We strenuously disagree.
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Another Old Port bar and restaurant announces it will close
Pat’s Pizza, which has operated in Portland’s Old Port for 14 years, will close Sunday.
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The Wrap: Bruce’s Burritos closes in Yarmouth
Also, Parlor Ice Cream to broaden its distribution, Captain Sam’s closes in Old Port, Coffee By Design to leave L.L. Bean’s flagship store, and more.