Doodling a new idea can help chefs envision a dish and explain its components and plating to their staff.
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Want an Anthony Bourdain keepsake? An auction of the chef’s possessions gives you the chance
His belongings are largely functional, and there aren’t a lot of mementos for a man who traveled the world.
As interest in local apples soars, so does passion for good cider
Good cider is often compared to good wine. As Maine cider makers diversify their product and celebrate the flavor and variety of local apples, could our state become the Napa of hard cider?
When perfection is the goal, this cookbook makes it easy as pie
Overcoming a fear of making pie crusts unleashes this writer’s love of making pies. ‘The Perfect Pie’ provides loads of inspiration.
Commentary: The devil’s in the details when our differences define us
Community calls for compromise and trust, not kneejerk rejection of anyone whose worldview is slightly out of kilter with our own.
Restaurant dedicated to ‘plant-based power foods’ coming to Old Port
A Portland franchise of Copper Branch will be located in Canal Plaza.
Mexican burrito restaurant to open in Old Port
Jefe Juan’s is a new project from the owner of Mash Tun, a restaurant and bar in the Old Port.
The Wrap: New ramen shop coming to Portland, JP’s Bistro moving, and ‘Truck or Treat’
Would you be willing to lock away your cellphone while you eat? That’s what 1 chef wants you to do at the ramen shop he’s set to open on Washington Avenue.
Nutrition scientists disagree with study’s findings on red and processed meats
The study comes amid warring factions between low-carb advocates and those arguing for a plant-based diet. Both are vying for a place on the American dinner table.
The Wrap: Huong’s changes hands, politicians talk food and free caramel-chocolate popcorn
The owner of Huong’s Vietnamese Restaurant retires, but the restaurant continues under new ownership.