Also, Community Plate announces new dates for story suppers; Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association debuts a dip; and upcoming cooking classes at Camden Harbour Inn.
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Some non-vegan ingredients may lurk in alcohol, often used to filter the product
But plenty of Maine breweries, and some local restaurants and wine shops, sell vegan and vegetarian beers.
With Rupee Beer, two brothers are trying to put the India back in IPA
Rupee owners Van and Sumit Sharma, who grew up in Maine, introduced an English-Indian IPA that goes back to the roots of the India Pale Ale style.
The Wrap: Mr. Tuna on track to open on Middle Street in April
Also, Terlingua owners to open West End brunch spot; a taste-test for Maine syrups; Twelve’s chef heads south for a collaboration; and Portland On Tap returns.
Check out a dozen new bars and restaurants Mainers can look forward to in 2024
Affordable pricing is a common theme for many of these new places.
Dine Out Maine: At Sacred Profane in Biddeford, come for the beer, stay for the food
The atmosphere at the Czech-inspired brewery is convivial. It offers several imaginative options for vegetarians. And the menu offers both comfort and fun.
Brickyard Hollow finds recipe for success in craft brews, creative pizzas and community philanthropy
The rapidly expanding Yarmouth-based brewery has nine locations around Maine, and has opened five of them in the last 12 months.
The Wrap: Weekend opening for gluten-free Orange Bike Brewing; Nosh Taco nearly set to launch
Plus, Chocolats Passion moving to Spring Street; brewery comes to East Bayside; Old Port bar named one of country’s best; and places serving Thanksgiving dinners around Maine.
The Wrap: Allagash wins Brewery of the Year at Great American Beer Festival
Plus, Peng’s Pizza Pies opens in Biddeford; Rococo’s Dessert Bar launches in Kennebunk; more awards for Bixby chocolates; a spate of new reviews and accolades from national media outlets about food in Maine; and free coffee from Aroma Joe’s this Friday.
Kennebec River Brewfest in Augusta draws hundreds of attendees and even more beverage samples
About 30 vendors from across Maine — 10 more than last year — featured beer, wine, seltzer, cider, mead and cannabis at Mill Park.