Also, a new small plates restaurant and wine bar is coming to the Saint John Valley neighborhood, Schulte and Herr reopen its dining room, and a Rwandan coffee professional will give a talk in Biddeford.
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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Eat & Run: Paloma’s serves up fun alternatives to typical beach fare
Save room for the churros at this new Latin-American fusion restaurant in Old Orchard Beach.
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Maine’s organic grain producers see increasing consumer demand. Can supply keep pace?
Circumstances like the pandemic and weather gave the state’s organic grain businesses a boost in recent years. But the dwindling number of organic grain farmers means the future of Maine’s grains economy is unclear.
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Expect higher costs, more closures as seasonal worker shortage strains Maine restaurants
Overburdened and understaffed restaurant owners consider wage and menu price hikes to stay in business.
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The Wrap: Twelve opens in Portland; Brea Lu goes bigger
Plus, the Tender Table Food and Art Fair returns for a second year, and Gifford’s goes mobile.
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The Wrap: New Asian restaurant coming to Congress Street; Latin fusion opens in Old Orchard Beach
Also, Chaval’s chefs are preparing a farm dinner in Bowdoinham, and the Maine Department of Marine Resources partners with local seafood businesses on seafood tower’ ‘lighthouses.’
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How one Maine town made sure it had a place to eat out this summer
Food-world connections and eager investors helped get the beloved family restaurant Dennett’s Wharf up and running in Castine.
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Argentinian chef leaves behind Europe’s glitzy restaurants to celebrate his culinary roots
Chef German Lucarelli had cooked international cuisine in more than nine countries. Then he found true fulfillment at The Lost Fire, an asado-style Argentinian steakhouse in Kennebunkport.
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The Wrap: Sweets shop with vegan and dairy-free frozen treats opens in Old Orchard Beach
Plus, a Filipino food market launches in South Portland, Crispy Gai raises money for local Planned Parenthood programs, eight Maine restaurants win Wine Spectator awards, and the Yarmouth Clam Festival returns.
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The Wrap: Kneading Conference returns to Skowhegan for 15th year
Also, a new bakery opening in the West End will offer pay-forward options, Definitive Brewing opens a beer garden in Old Orchard Beach and Dover-Foxcroft celebrates a new bar and lounge.