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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.
Halloween-themed Zero Bar and Grille opens in Portland
The new venue, located in the former Volcano Restaurant Bar & Grill space on Riverside Street, is as dog-friendly as restaurants are allowed to be.
Here are some of the Maine restaurants, eateries and markets offering food assistance
A growing number of Maine businesses are offering free or discounted food to Mainers in need.
Mocktails are becoming popular in Maine. Why are they so expensive?
Industry professionals say premium ingredients and expert labor justify the cost, but for bar and restaurant customers looking to avoid alcohol, the expense can be off-putting.
Brunswick’s ZaoZe Cafe & Market, Chef Cara Stadler’s last business, is to close
Stadler said she wants to step back from hospitality to focus on family.
Sun Korean Ramen House opens in South Portland
The new venue may be the state’s only dedicated hot pot restaurant.
Phoever Maine opening in Portland in early 2026
The restaurant’s move from Westbrook was delayed by permitting holdups.
Bubble tea shop launches in Portland’s Nasons Corner neighborhood
Miss Sweet Bubble Tea opened in late September.
Indian fusion restaurant to open in Portland
Wow India Fusion Restaurant and Bar aims for a launch on Congress Street in November.
Maine food pantries weathering funding cuts with help from retailers
Food donations from supermarkets, local food businesses and wholesalers make up about half the food that’s distributed at most Maine food pantries.