More than a half-dozen venues have closed in Portland and Yarmouth in the last month, many citing staffing challenges and rising expenses.
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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Landmark Yarmouth restaurant Muddy Rudder closes, listed for sale
The restaurant, which opened in 1976, is located on Route 1 along the Cousins River and can be seen from I-295. It is listed for sale for $1.4 million.
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With new eateries alongside old favorites, Saco ups its food game
More restaurant options are making locals hope the town can become its own food destination.
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Thoroughfare and Dandy’s Handy Store close in Yarmouth
Chef-owner Christian Hayes detailed extensive financial hardships that made the closures necessary, and said he will now focus his efforts on his 16-year-old catering business.
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The Wrap: Mr. Chickpea opens in South Portland; Anjon’s opens
Also, keep an eye out for 2 upcoming Maine fall food festivals this month.
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Coals pizza in Bayside to close
The pizzeria, known for grilling its pizza, has been in business in Portland for five years.
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Old Port’s Thistle & Grouse closes after 10 months
Owners said the modern gastropub faced steep financial challenges from its inception.
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The Wrap: Mindy’s Munchies brings chocolate treats to Falmouth
Also, the second annual Maine Needham Festival is on Saturday; the East Bayside food and drink scene gets some love from Boston Magazine, and more local food news.
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The Alna Store makes the New York Times’ 2024 list of the country’s best restaurants
The highly praised fine-dining destination was the only Maine restaurant to win the recognition.
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Plant-based food columnist explores Maine’s buried vegetarian history
Avery Yale Kamila talks about her co-curated exhibit, ‘Maine’s Untold Vegetarian History,’ which opened this month at the Maine Historical Society Museum.