As the food service industry weathers its second pandemic winter, Maine Restaurant Week’s mission to boost business is more relevant than ever.
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Sande’s Picks: Brunswick library hosts winter food carnival
When does a library become a foodie destination? When it hosts a block party with food vendors, food trucks and fun activities for the whole family. Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick is inviting everyone to its Winter Carnival from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, March 5 (snow date March 12). Arrayed along Middle Street in front of […]
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Sande’s Picks: February full of fun and food in Freeport
Flavors of Freeport runs the entire month of February with tastings and games throughout town. Try participating in the Freeport Foodie Lotto. Here’s how it works: Twenty food and food-related businesses are offering special products for sale during the month. Spending $10 or more at one of these establishments will earn a Freeport Foodie Stamp. […]
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Sande’s Picks: Maine Beer Company announces new releases
Maine Beer Company’s Zoe amber ale – named for owner David Kleban’s daughter – will be returning in bottles and on draft March 9. According to MBC’s website, the flavor profile is “pine and raisin predominate with notes of citrus and ripe dark berries. Malty backbone of toasted bread, dark chocolate and caramel.” On March […]
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The Wrap: Restaurants reopen after a long winter
Coffee-centric treats for Maine Restaurant Week, and Standard Baking oven gets refurbished.
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Sande’s Picks: Make plans now for Maine Restaurant Week
The format will be a bit different Maine Restaurant Week, being held this year from March 1-12, but as always the unique menus will be something special. Restaurants will offer special items along with their familiar menus and patrons will be able to safely dine in, dine outside in heated areas or take out complete […]
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Sande’s Picks: Community Supported Restaurants now serving patrons
You have probably heard of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), where consumers purchase a portion of a farm’s seasonal harvest in advance. The benefits include providing customers with regular boxes of just-harvested produce along with eggs, meats, flowers, etc. Farmers get paid upfront so they can plan their operations and both develop a relationship with one […]
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Maine Restaurant Week will go on, with changes
This year, the annual celebration of local restaurants has been redesigned to help them survive the pandemic.