Also, Via Sophia in Kennebunk and Auburn brewery Side by Each to close, plus local food events in Camden and Portland.
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.
Via Sophia by the Sea closing in Kennebunk
The Western Avenue restaurant opened in June 2022.
Auburn’s Side By Each Brewing Co. to close later this month
The owner hopes to sell the business to the right buyer.
Three Portland restaurants named among the country’s best
The New York Times, Esquire and Food & Wine magazine give high praise to Mr. Tuna, Ocotillo and Oun Lido’s.
Cocktail bar Apéro launches in downtown Biddeford
Two sisters and Biddeford natives opened the bar in the former home of the Drift & Wander boutique last weekend.
Cheeseburger meets French dip at Gorham roadside burger stand
Backwoods Burger Shack’s Voyageur is a cold-weather comfort food winner.
Dizzy Birds Rotisserie in Biddeford to close Dec. 31
Post-pandemic changes to dining habits and staffing woes strained the nearly 6-year-old downtown restaurant.
Waxwing Bakery opens Friday in Windham
The shop, which specializes in laminated pastries and sourdough bread, is located at 868 Roosevelt Trail.
Oxbow Brewing to buy Portland craft beer pioneer Rising Tide
The two breweries and their facilities will continue to operate independently after the sale, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Counter-service Luncheonette coming to Cumberland Avenue
The daytime eatery, set to open by June, takes over the former home of Union Bagel.