Restaurants

Published
September 8, 2021

The Wrap: Have a Negroni, Tony, plus eat Filipino food in Portland

Share your apples for a new cider, and find out who fed Phil.
Published
September 8, 2021

Portland’s Little Giant closes; space leased by national hospitality group

The sale was announced while the restaurant was on a break.
Published
September 7, 2021

Maine’s restaurant labor shortage intensifies as student employees return to school

Some businesses are cutting back operating hours to deal with the sudden loss of workers.
Published
September 1, 2021

The Wrap: Falafel coming to Forest Avenue, staffing shortage closes bakery – for now

Plus, good news for lovers of cheese, kelp and Kölsch.
Published
August 29, 2021

The globe-trotting tomato

The simple pleasure of eating a tomato knows no geographic boundaries. 'We feel like without tomatoes, the food doesn’t make any sense,' says one Portland resident who came here from Angola.
Published
August 25, 2021

The Wrap: Anna Kendrick drops by Portland, and gluten-free craft beer debuts in Biddeford

Meanwhile, Holy Donut and Otto continue to expand.
Published
August 18, 2021

Popular South Portland cafe ends its long run

The 158 Pickett Street Cafe, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, has permanently closed.
Published
August 18, 2021

The Wrap: A West End deli closes, a Portland restaurant reopens

Gather is for sale, and a renowned New York City chef pays Maine a visit.
Published
August 13, 2021

Pearl Kennebunk closes amid pandemic’s ‘ripple effects’

The restaurant, owned by the same chef who introduced New Yorkers to lobster rolls, is another victim of the pandemic.
Published
August 11, 2021

The Wrap: Pasta pause, downtown doughnuts and a Greek revival

Grab Italian cookies this weekend and buy tickets for an old-fashioned southern BBQ and fish fry.