The Wrap: Thai Esaan closes indefinitely, and SoPo Seafood opens

Portland to get a golf-themed sports bar and restaurant, Maine Lobster Week is underway, and a fermenting guru speaks

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

Meanwhile, Holy Donut and Otto continue to expand.

Creamy cognac mushroom sauce adds a little luxe to weeknight pasta bowls

The beauty of the sauce is that you can throw it together fairly quickly, and then mix and match to create a meal.

Portland chef to compete in 2021 Great American Seafood Cook-Off

Not enough lobster for ya?

Check out these past lobster stories and recipes from the Portland Press Herald.

Ten Maine lobster dishes you really don’t want to miss

Do not read this list when you're hungry.

The story of how lobster became the symbol of Maine

The Rockefellers, a smart marketing campaign and the ritual of cracking into one all played roles in making lobster intrinsic to the state's identity.

Given the price of lobster, smart cooks know to use every last bit of the bug

Suck out the sweet and delicious meat, add any unfertilized eggs to sauce, and be sure to save the shells for stock.

Lobster recipes from local cooks and restaurants

Think you know the truth about lobster? Here are some common misconceptions

We tell 'em and dispel 'em.