More national plaudits for Portland restaurants, and Oak & Embers opens in Buxton.
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 winners and losers of Maine’s 2023 growing season
Area farmers faced unusual weather conditions this summer, from a late spring frost to persistent hard rains. Based on their reports, here are the crops that fared the best and worst in Maine (so far).
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Portland restaurant and shop Maker’s Galley closing
The Commercial Street business that showcases Maine-made products opened about 2 years ago.
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The Wrap: Portland chefs and restaurateurs win awards; Maine wine shops among country’s best
Also, When Pigs Fly Breads closing in Freeport; Maine’s second gluten-free brewery to open in Portland in October; Wiscasset hosts the state’s first Maine Needham Festival; and more.
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The Wrap: Petite Jacqueline to be sold; new ice cream shop open in Yarmouth
Also, When Pigs Fly opening a Portland shop this fall, Bread & Friends adds dinner service, and Maine Lobster Week returns for a third year.
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French bistro Petite Jacqueline for sale in the Old Port
Owners Steve and Michelle Corry will continue to operate the long-time spot in Portland through September.
Posted inFood, Recipes
A fresh corn primer: How to choose, store and cook summer’s golden treasure
Four area chefs offer their expertise so you can enjoy this season’s sweet corn crop to the fullest.
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The Wrap: Papi co-founder named among country’s best new bartenders; The Good Table sale close
Also, pizza critic Dave Portnoy tries some Portland slices, the Maine Cheese Festival and Latino Food Festival are set for September, and an all-star roster of Maine’s women chefs collaborates for a MOFGA benefit dinner.
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The Wrap: Rabelais bookstore closing in Biddeford; new owners for Little Tap House
Also, Bow Street Beverage opens a location in Wells; a new bar launches on Broadway in SoPo; Brunswick’s 40-Mile Food Festival; and Unity’s Common Ground Country Fair.
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Closure of Rick’s Lobby Café will leave hole in the heart of Portland
While running their cafe, Rick and Molly Wood also act as greeters, tour guides and door holders, brightening the days of everyone passing through the Post Office Square building.