Rescind the 14-day self-quarantine and promote Maine as The Safest Place to Vacation this year.
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Questions riddle restaurant reopenings, from capacity limit to customer appetite
Restaurateurs in Maine at last have a date for reopening, but many wonder to what extent they can or should.
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New York City restaurant workers face a new fear: The future
The restrictions on businesses from the coronavirus have thrown New York City’s vibrant restaurant culture into turmoil and owners wonder if staffers and diners will feel safe to eat out anytime soon.
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Maine Voices: Lockdown benefits chains at the expense of small Maine businesses
A restaurant has to close, but gas stations sell food, liquor and coffee, and discounted Easter candy is a big draw at big-box stores.
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Federal loan program a Catch-22 for some Maine small businesses
As $1.5 billion in economic relief flows into the state, some small employers say restrictions and deadlines will prevent the program from saving jobs as intended.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
The Wrap: Where to get take-out Easter dinner
Also, Congdon’s Doughnuts closes for the pandemic and Scattoloni Bakery closes for good.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: New loan program will give Maine hospitality workers, employers relief during crisis
Sen. Collins’ innovative approach won’t keep all hotels and restaurants alive, but it will provide them breathing room.
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Restaurants double down on safety as coronavirus arrives in Maine
As concern over the virus grows, restaurants work to alleviate customers’ fears and to prepare themselves for what may come.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Five Fifty-Five is closing, bartenders taste victory and Hawaiian shave ice coming soon
Plus New York Times food editor Sam Sifton talks about food – what else? – at Maine Voices Live.
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Portland restaurant Five Fifty-Five closing after 17 years
The owners of one of the city’s best-known restaurants have announced they’re closing in April.