Whether you’re headed to the beach, going on a longer camping trip or just having drinks by the bonfire, bring some special food and beverages and pack them properly to make the most of your late-summer getaways.
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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.
The Wrap: Strapped for staff, Cafe Miranda in Rockland and Parker’s Restaurant forced to close for good
The 2 restaurants have served loyal customers for 3 decades. Also, Goodfire Brewing hopes to open a new location in Freeport by summer’s end, the Whoopie Pie Festival returns and Ales for Tails is set for Sunday.
Crisp, refreshing Mexican lagers are finally getting their due
The beers are surging in popularity, fueled by Latin-owned craft breweries and experimentation.
The Wrap: Maine food companies win Golden Fork Awards, new restaurant-brewery opens in Wells
Plus, the West End welcomes a new Asian takeout restaurant, and Wild Blueberry Weekend returns this summer.
Sande’s Picks: Craft brewing offers new sips for spring
Brewers in our area and throughout the state regularly release new beers made with varying formulas and produce different flavors, colors and mouthfeels. These new releases may coincide with or celebrate a holiday or season, and their flavors reflect that celebration. Here are some new products from local brewers. Maine Beer Company in Freeport has […]
The Wrap: New restaurants and food shops, fundraisers, Ninety Nine reasons to love Maine spuds
New restaurants to open in Biddeford and Portland, a happy hour to help fire victims, and Ninety Nine restaurants in New England to serve Maine potatoes exclusively.
Tap Lines: Early worries about the pandemic-era beerscape in Maine allayed by study
There’s been plenty of tough times, but by spring of 2021 there was a ‘broad sense of optimism,’ according to a new study by UMaine economists and the Maine Brewers’ Guild.
Eat & Run: A meal at Bissell Brothers can be unexpectedly elegant
Yes, you can get the usual beer-friendly fare, but you can also get some carefully composed, sophisticated meals.
The Wrap: Brew summit returns, and Turkey Lurkey potato chips arrive
Jewel Box asks for proof of vaccination.