None of the state’s 9 semifinalists moved on in the annual competition, often called the Oscars of the food world. That hasn’t happened since 2014.
Tim Cebula
Staff Writer
Tim Cebula has been a food writer and editor for 23 years. A former correspondent for The Boston Globe food section, his work has appeared in Time, Health, Food & Wine, CNN.com, and Boston magazine, among other publications. He is also a former judge for both the restaurant and journalism portions of the James Beard Awards. He was most recently senior editor at Cooking Light magazine, where he worked for 13 years. Tim lives in Old Orchard Beach.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Two Maine restaurants named among the world’s best by Food & Wine
Mr. Tuna in Portland and Aragosta at Goose Cove in Deer Isle made the magazine’s annual Global Tastemakers list.
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Lee Frank’s burger joint is at its best when messiest
The casual South Berwick restaurant’s burgers and dogs shine when smothered with toppings, but some dishes could use more house-made touches.
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Cuties bar slated to open next week in Old Port
The Market Street venue plans to expand its hours, staying open all day, in May.
Posted inFood
Bayley’s Ice Cream in Scarborough becomes The Maine Scoop Co.
The new managers aim to launch the stand May 15.
Posted inFood
Old Port’s Camp Pennant listed for sale
The nine-month-old restaurant, beer and spirits business is on the market for $895,000.
Posted inFood
West African restaurant Mé Lon Togo moving to Freeport
Chef-owner Jordan Benissan expects to partially open by late April.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Japanese restaurant Sapporo relaunching in Falmouth
The 40-year-old restaurant is now in The Wyeth condo building.
Posted inFood
Could Biddeford be Maine’s new pizza capital?
Biddeford skews young, restaurant rents are affordable, so is pizza, and the concept is easy to pull off. Taken together, these factors have led to the town’s hopping pizza scene.
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James Beard changes award listing for New England chef
The award category now cites Chef Lee Frank for his work at Otis Restaurant in New Hampshire instead of Lee Frank’s in South Berwick.