Also, other annual food festivals, Golden Lotus closes, a buzzy menu at Union with honey from its rooftop hives, 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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The Wrap: Anjon’s set to reopen next week; Union Bagel moves to Falmouth
Plus, Elda delays Portland opening; Silly’s to relaunch brick-and-mortar restaurant in Standish; and Food & Wine magazine praises Knightville’s dining scene.
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Cozy, quirky Ohno Cafe in Portland’s West End to close after 20 years
The owners cited family and staffing concerns.
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Brisket hash at Ocotillo is a brunch dish you’ll crave all day long
The new West End spot revives an old fave from its sister restaurant, Terlingua.
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No rivalry here: Twin brothers behind 2 Portland BBQ joints are each other’s wingman
Ryan Carey, owner of Noble Barbecue, and his brother Richard, general manager of Wilson County Barbecue, put family over food fights.
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The Wrap: Finestkind opening in Saco, coffee shop coming to South Portland
Also, Noble Pizzeria and Barbecue hits launch snag and When Pigs Fly closes on Hanover Street.
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The Wrap: New bar for Biddeford; Sapporo moving to Falmouth
Also, Tiki bar Three Dots and a Dash to make a pop-up appearance at Crown Jewel; the Maine Aquaculture Association creates staff position to combat misinformation; and more local food news.
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The Wrap: Maiz closing Brunswick location, The Alna Store gets new chef
Food & Wine rounds up ‘standout’ Maine lobster rolls (with an outlier), Yardie Ting moves downstairs and other food news.
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The Wrap: Gross closes its bakery; a peek at Mayor Pete’s plate
Also, Higgins Beach Market in Scarborough will get a new building, plus several festivals, conferences and cookbook events on the horizon.
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New program to provide free counseling for Maine food industry workers
The Behind You pilot program, funded by a Texas nonprofit and implemented by the clinical students at the University of Maine, will cover up to 200 hours of free counseling in its first year.