Also, Peekytoe Provisions moves into a larger Bar Harbor location; Maine breweries win medals at the Great American Beer Festival; food producers showcase coming to Thompson’s Point and more.
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.
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Finestkind’s chicken-and-biscuit sandwich beats the South at its own game
The F.K.F.C. (no reference to the fast-food chain intended) features a glazed, panko-coated chicken thigh with a cured yolk mayo on a flaky, golden biscuit.
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As climate change hurts Maine farms and restaurants, stakeholders search for solutions
Three takeaways from Friday’s roundtable discussion among local food industry professionals and lawmakers, organized by the James Beard Foundation.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Owner of Kennebunkport’s Lost Fire to open Patagonian grill at Rock Row
The Asador Grill by The Lost Fire begins construction in Westbrook in 2025.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: West End scoop shop opens; Rabelais extends stay
Also, sister restaurants Local 188 and Salvage BBQ close; Ramona’s to launch Philly-style casual eatery; two events this weekend for apple fans; and Saco’s 23rd annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State, News
Local 188 and Salvage BBQ, sister restaurants on Congress Street, have closed
Jay Villani, who owns both restaurants, has talked about the difficulties facing the industry since the pandemic but did not return messages about the closures.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Ramona’s owner to open new Congress Street restaurant
Benny’s will feature classic Philly-style hot sandwiches for lunch and Italian-American classics for dinner.
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Meet 5 of Maine’s foodie influencers
Thousands of Instagram followers take dining tips from these devoted food-lovers.
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The Wrap: Luke’s to relaunch Dry Dock next summer
Plus, a new event space comes to downtown; a gluten-free bakery and café ready to open in Saco; truck-or-treat returns to Congdon’s; Allagash partners with Hearts soccer club; and Slab closes this week.
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Portland pizza restaurant Slab Sicilian Street Food to close after 10 years
The Preble Street eatery, beloved for its thick slices, announced on social media that it will shut its doors for good Saturday.