Restaurants

Published
June 13, 2022

Portland chefs and restaurants shut out at James Beard Awards

The five nominees lost in three categories, including Best Chef: Northeast, Best New Restaurant and Outstanding Baker.
Published
June 8, 2022

The Wrap: A new low-alcohol nanobrewery opens this week in East Bayside

Plus, a new Italian bakery comes to Bath, Fish & Whistle opens in Biddeford and LearningWorks culinary students publish a cookbook.
Published
May 2, 2022

Portland’s outdoor dining scene won’t be as expansive this summer

Regulations that took effect last month replace the more relaxed permit standards that were allowed because of the pandemic.
Published
March 27, 2022

Burnt Ends Barbecue opens in Lewiston offering ‘the epitome of comfort food’

'Everything ... we do is about that down-homey-style enjoyment of a meal,' says owner and head chef Kevin Cunningham.
Published
March 12, 2022

Lewiston eateries donating proceeds from Ukraine-inspired creations

From traditional dishes to whimsical drinks, locals have the opportunity to try something new while supporting relief efforts in Ukraine.
Published
February 16, 2022

The Wrap: New restaurants and food shops, fundraisers, Ninety Nine reasons to love Maine spuds

New restaurants to open in Biddeford and Portland, a happy hour to help fire victims, and Ninety Nine restaurants in New England to serve Maine potatoes exclusively.
Published
February 7, 2022

Lewiston-based Sam’s Italian Foods is sold; new owners say no changes planned

The 83-year-old business was acquired by a venture capital firm with the intention of becoming employee owned.
Published
January 2, 2022

Dine Out Maine: The Best of 2021

While it was far from an ideal year for local restaurants, there were still plenty of highlights.
Published
December 21, 2021

Anonymous diner at Legends Sports Bar & Grill picks up all the open tabs, leaves $1,000 tip

As servers let other diners know, "of course, everybody was pretty excited and the holiday cheer was very evident," owner Melinda Small said.
Published
December 15, 2021

Waterville downtown restaurant closed for numerous health violations, state report says

Cancun Mexican Restaurant must immediately address violations found by a state health inspector, according to a report dated Dec. 8.