Forced by labor and supply shortages to adapt their business models, some restaurant owners and chefs are making concept changes to stay viable and eventually thrive.
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: Bistro Leluco replaces Enio’s in South Portland
Also, Bake Maine Pottery Cafe to open this week on Washington Avenue, Maine Mead Works will close this month, Holy Donut launches a fourth location and more.
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Omi’s Coffee Shop closes in South Portland
The owners could not be reached immediately through social media messaging to ask for more details.
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The Wrap: Little Woodfords will close at end of month, Belleville opens new location
Also, a gluten-free bagel company launches in North Yarmouth, George + Leon’s Famous Roast Beef to open in Westbrook, and more.
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Eat & Run: Underground Biddeford spot takes Tex-Mex to new level
Coco Bar & Grill has been amassing strong online reviews since opening in the summer.
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Aragosta goes to Paris, and a culinary collaboration continues
After hosting Paris-based chef Braden Perkins last summer, Aragosta chef-owner Devin Finigan took her staff to France in November for a three-week research tour, including a pop-up dinner at Perkins’ restaurant.
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The Wrap: New Wharf Street bar on track to open by March
Also, Night Moves Bakery relocates to South Portland, a Vermont wine shop to open a Portland location, and a new coffee shop launches in the Public House Market.
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Looking to eat better in the New Year? Learn to listen to your body
Nutrition professionals say skip the fad diets, food resolutions and ineffective deprivations: Intuitive eating is the path to lasting health and wellness.
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Portland Children’s Museum lets kids in on New Year’s revelries
The Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine has thrown family-oriented daytime New Year’s Eve parties for decades.
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The Wrap: Mr. Tuna gets its own digs on Middle Street
Also, Dobrá Tea has closed its Portland teashop, Quanto Basta will open a storefront on Congress Street, Sam Hayward leads a virtual cooking class, and more.