The restaurant had closed at the end of 2024, citing a lack of dine-in customers.
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.
Rooted Heart Cafe opens in Buxton
The owner aims to make farm-to-table dining accessible and affordable.
North Yarmouth gluten-free bagel wholesaler closes operation
Badger Bagels launched in 2023. Its owner/baker, Chris Franklin, will return to the conservation field.
6 up-and-coming Greater Portland chefs to watch
These talented, ambitious young professionals aim to open their own local restaurants in the years to come.
Southern Maine chef to compete on new season of ‘Top Chef’
Chef Mimi Weissenborn will compete against 14 other rising star chefs for the largest grand prize in show history.
Schooner Landing to open in a temporary site in Damariscotta
The restaurant will operate out of a food trailer this season as it recovers from a devastating fire.
Anthony’s Italian Kitchen closing in February
After 33 years, founder Anthony Barrasso is retiring just a few days shy of his 84th birthday.
James Beard Awards names 10 Maine semifinalists for 2025 honors
Nominees include Taj in South Portland and The Abbey in Brunswick, while 3 southern Maine chefs are nominated in the Best Chef: Northeast category.
New board game cafe coming to Westbrook
Owlbear’s Rest will have a library of several hundred tabletop games.
Maine’s only Cracker Barrel closes in South Portland
The Southern-style comfort food chain had a location on Maine Mall Road for nearly 15 years.