Rob Evans and Nancy Pugh first made their mark with Hugo’s, and their former employees have gone on to open their own popular restaurants.
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: Farmers to return to Monument Square; hobbit-core restaurant planned for Brunswick
Also, Magissa ready to open, Off Track Pizza launches; a new breakfast and lunch spot in Saco; and more local food news.
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Portland cracking down on Monument Square parking violations
The city plans to better enforce a 20-minute limit on parking in the bricked park, where many businesses load and unload supplies.
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Falafel Time closes due to health and staffing issues
Owner Qutaiba Hassoon said his father’s poor health has led to the 2 1/2-year-old restaurant to close.
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The Wrap: Mr. Tuna launches in new digs; Tao Yuan closes and Bao Bao moves north
Liquid Riot sold, to relaunch as Camp Pennant; Stonewall Kitchen comes back to Portland; Oun Lido’s opens in Old Port; gluten-free bakery planned for Saco; and more.
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Bao Bao Dumpling House moving to Brunswick
The restaurant has been closed since February, due to a staffing shortage.
Posted inDo This, Food
The secret to Ramona’s roast pork sandwich? It’s not roasted
The Portland sandwich shop braises the meat for this Philly classic.
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Sushi from Yosaku, ajo sauce from Maiz and more: Maine moms’ first bites after giving birth
For Mother’s Day, we talked to experts about the latest nutrition advice for pregnant woman and to moms about what they craved.
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Chinese-Cambodian restaurant Oun Lido’s opening Thursday in the Old Port
Co-owned by Vien Dobui of Cong Tu Bot, the restaurant is in the former home of Pat’s Pizza on Market Street.
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The Wrap: The Garden at Bissell Brothers and Low Key set to open
Also, Model T Coffee launches on Congress Street; plans for a Forest Avenue café from the owners of The Cheese Shop of Portland; Holy Donut to open in Brunswick; and more.